This book analyzes how replacing democratic constitutions may contribute to the improvement or erosion of democratic principles and practices.

Leading scholars from a range of disciplines address questions central to the development and survival of democratic rule.

Since 1787, constituent assemblies have shaped politics. This book provides a comparative, theoretical framework for understanding them.

Law is fast globalizing as a field, and many lawyers, judges and political leaders are engaged in a process of comparative borrowing. But this new form of legal

Public participation is a vital part of constitution-making processes around the world, but we know very little about the extent to which participation affects