Proportionality principles in American law controlling excessive government actions
From the ancient origins of Just War doctrine to contemporary theories of punishment, concepts of proportionality have long been an instrumental part of the rule of law and an essential check on government power. Two renowned legal scholars seek to advance such a theory
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2009, 2009
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | From the ancient origins of Just War doctrine to contemporary theories of punishment, concepts of proportionality have long been an instrumental part of the rule of law and an essential check on government power. Two renowned legal scholars seek to advance such a theory |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 284 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780199869411 |