The Constitution of Finland: A Contextual Analysis Contributor(s): Husa, Jaakko (Author), Harding, Andrew (Editor), Berger, Benjamin L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1841138541 ISBN-13: 9781841138541 Publisher: Hart Publishing OUR PRICE: $42.52 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - Law | Constitutional |
Dewey: 342.489 |
LCCN: 2011288186 |
Series: Constitutional Systems of the World |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.70 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book deals with the living Constitution of Finland, with an emphasis on constitutional history, culture, and practice. 'Culture' here refers to the cognitive long-term social or mental structure which makes it possible for politicians, civil servants, judges, and lawyers to grasp the constitutional environment in which they exist. Finland is a small modern, democratic Nordic country with a politically stable welfare system and a constitutional history dating back to the 1700s which contains remnants of Swedish rule, Russian rule, and the period of independence since 1917. It also contains several inner tensions: parliamentarism versus presidentialism, a high level of constitutionalism versus a virtual lack of constitutional judicial review, and a formally rigid but actually flexible constitution. The book offers a realistic but critical overview of the Finnish constitution, while also discussing fundamental questions about the very nature of constitution and constitutionalism. In addition, the constitutional effect of the EU and the European Convention on Human Rights are discussed and, where appropriate, a specific comparative dimension is added. The book is written in an uncomplicated manner and is aimed at those not familiar with the system, providing an introduction and first orientation without excessive detail. Each chapter concludes with a list of further reading and relevant websites. |
Contributor Bio(s): Husa, Jaakko: - Jaakko Husa is Professor of Comparative Law and Constitutional Law at the University of Lapland (Finland) |