Political Theory and the European Constitution
Andreas Follesdal editor Lynn Dobson editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:6th Apr '06
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In June 2003, the Convention on the Future of Europe released what may become the Constitution of the European Union. This timely volume provides one of the first critical assessments of the draft Constitution from the vantage point of political theory.
The work combines detailed institutional analysis with normative political theory, bringing theoretical analysis to bear on the pressing issues of institutional design answered - or bypassed - by the draft Constitution. It addresses several themes that play out differently in federal arrangements than in unitary political orders:
* European values, especially the legitimate role of alleged common values
* liberty and powers - how does the draft Constitution address competing normative preferences?
* the European interest: the noble words regarding common European objectives and values are often muddled or conflated, different actors intending quite different things. Several chapters contribute to clarifying the different senses of these terms.
'A much needed theoretical examination of how we understand the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.'- David J. Galbreath, Political Studies Review
'A much needed theoretical examination of how we understand the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.'- David J. Galbreath, Political Studies Review
ISBN: 9780415406741
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Weight: 340g
244 pages