Bøger af Marcelo (Professor of Public Law Neves

The book focuses on the symbolic function of constitutions from the point of view of social contexts in which rule of law and constitutional rights do not play a relevant role despite their solemn declaration in legal texts. It is recommended to anyone interested in understanding modern constitutionalism through the lens of world society.

This title tackles the dominant constitutional theories provided by Ronald Dworkin and Robert Alexy and presents a critical counterpoint. It considers the paradoxical relationship between principles and rules within constitutional theory. This is essential reading for those involved in constitutional adjudication involving rules and principles.