Albert Venn Dicey, the law of the constitution

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Abstract

In this chapter, Conor McCormick examines Dicey's The Law of the Constitution, the archetypal leading work in British public law. After exploring the biographical and professional influences on the work, McCormick goes on to outline its key arguments and their shortcomings, some of which Dicey acknowledged himself in later editions. McCormick concludes by exploring the reasons for the book's extraordinary and continuing influence on public law.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLeading works in public law
EditorsPatrick O'Brien, Ben Yong
PublisherRoutledge
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ISBN (Electronic)9780429022135
ISBN (Print)9780367076962
Publication statusPublished - 08 Oct 2024

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NameAnalysing Leading Works in Law

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