This groundbreaking book develops a new theory of constitutional democracy. Leading political philosopher Russell Hardin shows how social coordination rather than mutual advantage lies at the heart of liberal constitutionalism.

This groundbreaking book develops a new theory of constitutional democracy. Leading political philosopher Russell Hardin shows how social coordination rather than mutual advantage lies at the heart of liberal constitutionalism.

This book explores the very roots of liberty by examining the development of modern constitutionalism from its ancient and medieval origins. Derived from a series of lectures delivered by Charles Howard McIlwain at Cornell University in the 1938-39 academic year, these lectures provide a useful introduction to the development of modern constitutional forms. McIlwain explores w...(展开全部)

This book explores the very roots of liberty by examining the development of modern constitutionalism from its ancient and medieval origins. Derived from a series of lectures delivered by Charles Howard McIlwain at Cornell University in the 1938-39 academic year, these lectures provide a useful introduction to the development of modern constitutional forms. McIlwain explores w...(展开全部)

"...sweeping in its thematic scope. All should be stimulated by the theoretical debate. Recommended." C.H. Blake, James Madison University, CHOICE "Anyone interested in the origins of democracy or in contemporary political economy will need to read this important work." Nicolas van de Walle, Cornell University

卡莱斯·鲍什，现为普林斯顿大学公共事务与公共管理学教授、美国人文与科学学院院士、古根海姆学者，从事政治经济学与经验政治学领域的教学和科研工作。 鲍针教授的著作《政治党派、经济增长与平等》（剑桥大学出版社，1998年）获得威廉·赖克（William:H.Riker）政治经济学最佳专著奖。他的著作《民主与再分配》（剑桥大学出版社，2003年）同样获得威廉·赖克(William:H.Riker)政治经济学最佳专著奖以及马太·杜干（Mattei Dogan）比较研究领域最佳专著奖。他曾在American Political Science Review,American Journal of Political Science,World Politics,International Organization,Journal of Law,Econ...(展开全部)