Tales of the Constituent Moment
Reading Constitutional Preambles as Origin Myths
Nomos, 1. Edition 2023, 256 Pages
The product is part of the series
Fundamenta Juridica
Description
This book delves into the intricate relationship between constitutional preambles and origin/creation stories found in comparative mythology. It uncovers remarkable structural and thematic parallels between these narratives, seamlessly blending legal scholarship with the captivating field of narratology. Through a meticulous examination of how constitutional preambles provide context to the constitution and how creation myths infuse profound meaning and significance into the transformative moments of birthing a new polity, the book establishes historical and horizontal connections across a diverse range of texts that contribute to the paratextual genre of "preambles". Employing theoretical frameworks from philosophy, theology, and history, this book eloquently showcases the unbroken continuity of constituent politico-legal discourses, bridging the gap between ancient times and the modern world.
Bibliographical data
Edition | 1 |
---|---|
ISBN | 978-3-7560-0531-4 |
Subtitle | Reading Constitutional Preambles as Origin Myths |
Publication Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
Year of Publication | 2023 |
Publisher | Nomos |
Format | Hardcover |
Language | englisch |
Pages | 256 |
Medium | Book |
Product Type | Scientific literature |
Additional material
Product safety information
Manufacturer of products offered under GPSR
Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Waldseestraße 3 - 5
76530 Baden-Baden, Germany
service@nomos.de
www.nomos.de