Magna Carta and the rule of law / [edited by] Daniel B. Magraw, Andrea Martinez, Roy E. Brownell II ; foreword by former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

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Book
Language
English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/​Created
Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, Section of International Law, [2014]
Description
xxiv, 476 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

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    "Magna Carta and the Rule of Law examines the Great Charter's origins and influence, based on the most current knowledge and research. Distinguished scholars explore the Charter's fascinating story through a series of distinct lenses." -- Back cover.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Introduction : Magna Carta and the rule of law / Daniel B. Magraw, Andrea Martinez, and Roy E. Brownell II
    • The making of Magna Carta : the historical background / Ralph V. Turner
    • Magna Carta and sovereign immunity : strained bedfellows / Diane P. Wood and Danieli Evans
    • Magna Carta and the United States Constitution : an exercise in building fences / Michael Dillon
    • Magna Carta in Supreme Court jurisprudence / Stephen J. Wermiel
    • Magna Carta and executive power / Louis Fisher
    • Magna Carta and habeas corpus / Justin Wert
    • Magna Carta and religious freedom / Tore Lindholm
    • Magna Carta and international law / Larry May
    • Magna Carta unchained : the great charter in modern Commonwealth law / David Clark
    • Magna Carta, civil law, and canon law / Thomas J. McSweeney
    • The charter of the forest : evolving human rights in nature / Nicholas A. Robinson.
    ISBN
    • 9781627226974 (pbk.)
    • 1627226974 (pbk.)
    LCCN
    2014020768
    OCLC
    880672334
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