Political Technology And The Erosion Of The Rule Of Law (PDF): Normalising The State Of Exception (Elgar Monographs In Constitutional And Administrative Law Ser.)

By: Günter Frankenberg

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Synopsis: This timely volume by distinguished scholar Günter Frankenberg offers a sophisticated analysis and sharp critique of the reactions of nations such as the US, Great Britain and Germany to perceived terrorist threats, organized crime actions and other political emergencies that have occurred in recent years. The author demonstrates how governments have increasingly sacrificed the rule of law and human rights for the benefit of security programs - as evidenced by a rise in extraordinary measures such as surveillance, detention and torture - thus normalizing the state of exception and privileging preemptive, proactive and coercive methods of political engineering. An interdisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional study, this book develops and implements a unique theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding the rise of technical-political rationality and the fall of the rule of law, and submits both to a firm critique. Particularly relevant in light of current controversies, this provocative book will appeal to scholars and students of international and constitutional law, legal theory, political science, and terrorism studies.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 305 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781783472505
Publisher:: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
Date of Addition:: 06/03/21
Copyrighted By:: Günter, Frankenberg
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Military, Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Caroline Phillips
Proofread By:: Caroline Phillips
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.