The new separation of powers
Carolan, Eoin.
The new separation of powers a theory for the modern state / [electronic resource] : Eoin Carolan. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (xxvii, 286 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book offers a radical & provocative revision of the theory of separation of powers. It argues that, although designed to protect democracy, separation of powers is often used today to undermine it by concealing & centralising the exercise of power by public officials. The theory is then reinvented for the modern regulatory state.
9780191721588 (ebook) : No price
Separation of powers.
Judicial independence.
Separation of powers--Great Britain--Case studies.
Separation of powers--Ireland--Case studies.
Separation of powers--United States--Case studies.
KJC5049
320.404
The new separation of powers a theory for the modern state / [electronic resource] : Eoin Carolan. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (xxvii, 286 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book offers a radical & provocative revision of the theory of separation of powers. It argues that, although designed to protect democracy, separation of powers is often used today to undermine it by concealing & centralising the exercise of power by public officials. The theory is then reinvented for the modern regulatory state.
9780191721588 (ebook) : No price
Separation of powers.
Judicial independence.
Separation of powers--Great Britain--Case studies.
Separation of powers--Ireland--Case studies.
Separation of powers--United States--Case studies.
KJC5049
320.404