This book examines the relationship between constituent power and the law, and the place of the former in constitutional history, drawing from constitutional th

With a strong focus on constitutional law, this book examines the legal as well as the political power of 'the people' in constitutional democracies. Bringing t

Explores the history of the idea of constituent power over five key events, from the French Revolution to the present.

This book explores the democratic methods by which political communities make their basic law, and the dangers associated with constitution-making.

This book challenges traditional theories of constitution-making to advance an alternative view of constitutions as being founded on power which rests on violen