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Constitutional Mythologies
Alain . Ed(S): Marciano
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Description for Constitutional Mythologies
Paperback. Constitutional Mythologies addresses common societal beliefs that declare constitutions as binding social contracts, economic documents and legal documents. Examples from the US, Canada and Europe illustrate a multi-layered approach to understanding constitutions and their implications for social and political influence. Editor(s): Marciano, Alain. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; KCP; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 296.
Our societies obviously rest on common beliefs. These "myths" are tools that help us to develop and build common identities; they form the structure around which societies function. This does not imply that these beliefs are “true,” in the sense that they would be supported by empirical facts. In social matters, myths have undoubtedly important functions to play even if no empirical facts support them. On the other hand, and precisely because they are not discussed, myths may be problematic: they may create illusions, conserve structures that are inefficient and unable to improve the situation of citizens. This ... Read more
Our societies obviously rest on common beliefs. These "myths" are tools that help us to develop and build common identities; they form the structure around which societies function. This does not imply that these beliefs are “true,” in the sense that they would be supported by empirical facts. In social matters, myths have undoubtedly important functions to play even if no empirical facts support them. On the other hand, and precisely because they are not discussed, myths may be problematic: they may create illusions, conserve structures that are inefficient and unable to improve the situation of citizens. This ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Public Choice
Number of Pages
180
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461429562
SKU
V9781461429562
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