The Changing Constitution

This collection of essays by lawyers and political scientists covers topics in the related fields of constitutional law, political theory, and public administration, and tests traditional constitutional theory against modern governmental practice. The authors consider the functions of various political and economic institutions in society and address important issues of democractic theory, public accountability, and the control of discretionary power. Contributors include: Anthony H. Birch, Norman Lewis, Geoffrey Marshall, David Butler, and David Margaurd.