@book {188176, title = {Advanced Introduction to Comparative Constitutional Law}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, organization = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, abstract = {Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by some of the world{\textquoteright}s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Mark Tushnet, a world-renowned scholar of constitutional law, presents an introduction to comparative constitutional law through an analysis of topics at the cutting-edge of contemporary scholarship. His authoritative study investigates constitution making, including the problem of unconstitutional constitutional amendments; recent developments in forms of constitutional review, including {\textquoteleft}the battle of the courts{\textquoteright}; proportionality analysis and its alternatives; and the emergence of a new {\textquoteleft}transparency{\textquoteright} branch in constitutions around the world. Throughout, the book draws upon examples from a wide range of nations, demonstrating that the field of comparative constitutional law now truly encompasses the world.}, author = {Tushnet, Mark} }