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Scales of Memory

Constitutional Justice and Historical Evil

By: Justin Collings

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Scales of Memory

Constitutional Justice and Historical Evil

By: Justin Collings

This monograph explores how the constitutional courts in the United States, Germany, and South Africa have invoked slavery, Nazism, and apartheid - three historical evils - as an aid in constitutional interpretation. It examines how the memory of evil pasts moulds constitutional meaning in the contested present.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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019885885X

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Democracy's Guardians

A History of the German Federal Constitutional Court 1951-2001

By: Justin Collings

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Democracy's Guardians

A History of the German Federal Constitutional Court 1951-2001

By: Justin Collings

In its six-decade history, the German Federal Constitutional Court has become one of the most powerful and influential constitutional tribunals in the world. It has played a central role in the establishment of liberalism, democracy, and the rule of law in post-war West Germany, and it has been a model for constitutional tribunals in many other nations. The Court stands virtually unchallenged as the most trusted institution of the German state. Written as a complete history of the German Federal Constitutional Court from its founding in 1951 up into the twenty-first century, this book explores how the court became so powerful, and why so few can resist its strength. Founded in 1951, the Court took root in a pre-democratic political culture. The Court's earliest contributions were to help establish liberal values and fundamental rights protection in the young Federal Republic. The early Court also helped democratize West German politics by reinforcing rights of speech and information, affirming the legitimacy of parliamentary opposition, and checking executive power. In time, as democratic values took hold in the country at large, the Court's early role in nurturing liberalism and democracy led many West Germans to view the Court not as a constraint on democracy, but as a bulwark of democracy's preconditions. In later decades, the Court played a stabilizing role - mediating political conflicts and integrating societal forces. Citizens disenchanted with partisan politics looked to the Court as a guardian of enduring values and a source of moral legitimacy. Through a comprehensive narrative of the Court's remarkable rise and careful analysis of its periodic crises, the work carefully dissects the success of the Court, presenting not only a traditional work of legal history, but a public history - both political and societal - as well as a doctrinal and jurisprudential account. Structured around the Court's major decisions from 1951 to 2001, the book examines popular and political reactions to those decisions, drawing heavily on newspaper accounts of major judgments and material from the archives of individual politicians and judges. The result is an impressive case study of the global phenomenon of constitutional justice.

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0198753373

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Scales of Memory

Constitutional Justice and Historical Evil

By: Justin Collings

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Constitutional Justice and Historical Evil

By: Justin Collings

Since the Second World War, constitutional justice has spread through much of the democratic world. Often it has followed in the wake of national calamity and historical evil - whether fascism or communism, colonialism or apartheid. Unsurprisingly, the memory of such evils plays a prominent role in constitutional adjudication. This book explores the relationship between constitutional interpretation and the memory of historical evil. Specifically, it examines how the constitutional courts of the United States, Germany, and South Africa have grappled, respectively, with the legacies of slavery, Nazism, and apartheid. Most courts invoke historical evil through either the parenthetical or the redemptive mode of constitutional memory. The parenthetical framework views the evil era as exceptional - a baleful aberration from an otherwise noble and worthy constitutional tradition. Parenthetical jurisprudence reaches beyond the evil era toward stable and enduring values. It sees the constitutional response to evil as restorative rather than revolutionary - a return to and reaffirmation of older traditions. The redemptive mode, by contrast, is more aggressive. Its aim is not to resume a venerable tradition but to reverse recent ills. Its animating spirit is not restoration, but antithesis. Its aim is not continuity with deeper pasts, but a redemptive future stemming from a stark, complete, and vivid rupture. This book demonstrates how, across the three jurisdictions, the parenthetical mode has often accompanied formalist and originalist approaches to constitutional interpretation, whereas the redemptive mode has accompanied realist and purposive approaches. It also shows how, within the three jurisdictions, the parenthetical mode of memory has consistently predominated in American constitutional jurisprudence; the redemptive mode in South African jurisprudence; and a hybrid, parenthetical-redemptive mode in German constitutional jurisprudence. The real-world consequences of these trends have been stark and dramatic. Memory matters, especially in constitutional interpretation.

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Oxford University Press

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0192602578

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9780192602572

Historical Dictionary of Singapore

By: Justin Corfield

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Historical Dictionary of Singapore

By: Justin Corfield

In spite of Singapore's small size, it has long had a major impact on the world because of its geographical location and its wealth. The British initially made the island a major port for the shipping of goods and later as an airline hub for the region. These factors, along with a steady government, have helped to contribute to the country's affluence. This multicultural, multiracial, and multi-religious island-nation is the envy of many countries in the world, which have tried to emulate the economic success of Singapore. The new edition of the Historical Dictionary of Singapore has been completely rewritten since the first edition was released 20 years ago. It relates the history of this country through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Singapore history from the earliest times to the present.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810873877

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9780810873872

William Blake

A New Kind of Man

By: Michael Davis,Michael Justin Davis

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William Blake

A New Kind of Man

By: Michael Davis,Michael Justin Davis

A biography of the great English visionary poet incorporates numerous quotations from Blake's letters and poems in tracing the development of his creative genius

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Univ of California Press

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0520034430

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The Washingtons. Volume 5, Part 1

Generation Nine of the Presidential Branch

By: Justin Glenn

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The Washingtons. Volume 5, Part 1

Generation Nine of the Presidential Branch

By: Justin Glenn

This is the fifth volume of Dr. Justin Glenn’s comprehensive history that traces the “Presidential line” of the Washingtons. Volume One began with the immigrant John Washington, who settled in Westmoreland Co., Va., in 1657, married Anne Pope, and became the great-grandfather of President George Washington. It continued the record of their descendants for a total of seven generations. Volume Two highlighted notable family members in the next eight generations of John and Anne Washington’s descendants, including such luminaries as General George S. Patton, the author Shelby Foote, and the actor Lee Marvin. Volume Three traced the ancestry of the early Virginia members of this “Presidential Branch” back in time to the aristocracy and nobility of England and continental Europe. Volume Four resumed the family history where Volume One ended, and it contained Generation Eight of the immigrant John Washington’s descendants. Volume Five now presents Generation Nine, including more than 10,000 descendants. Future volumes will trace generations ten through fifteen, making a total of over 63,000 descendants. Although structured in a genealogical format for the sake of clarity, this is no bare bones genealogy but a true family history with over 1,200 detailed biographical narratives. These in turn strive to convey the greatness of the family that produced not only The Father of His Country but many others, great and humble, who struggled to build that country. ADVANCE PRAISE “I am convinced that your work will be of wide interest to historians and academics as well as members of the Washington family itself. Although the surname Washington is perhaps the best known in American history and much has been written about the Washington family for well over a century, it is surprising that no comprehensive family history has been published. Justin M. Glenn’s The Washingtons: A Family History finally fills this void for the branch to which General and President George Washington belonged, identifying some 63,000 descendants. This is truly a family history, not a mere tabulation of names and dates, providing biographical accounts of many of the descendants of John Washington who settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1657. . . . Each individual section is followed by extensive listings of published and manuscript sources supporting the information presented and errors of identification in previous publications are commented upon as appropriate.” John Frederick Dorman, editor of The Virginia Genealogist (1957-2006) and author of Adventurers of Purse and Person “Decades of reviewing Civil War books have left me surprised and delighted when someone applies exhaustive diligence to a topic not readily accessible. Dr. Glenn surely meets that standard with the meticulous research that unveils the Washington family in gratifying detail—many of them Confederates of interest and importance.” Robert K. Krick, author of The Smoothbore Volley that Doomed the Confederacy and Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain

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Savas Publishing

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1940669308

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9781940669304

The Washingtons. General Index, L-Z

By: Justin Glenn

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The Washingtons. General Index, L-Z

By: Justin Glenn

Published in two parts, the General Index of all Washington descendants and their spouses completes a ten-volume history that traces the “Presidential Line” of the Washington family in America. Volume one began with the immigrant John Washington who settled in Westmoreland County, Va., in 1657, married Anne Pope, and became the great-grandfather of President George Washington. It contained the record of their descendants for a total of seven generations. Subsequent volumes two through eight continued this family history for an additional eight generations, also highlighting most notable members (volume two) and tracing lines of descent from the royalty and nobility of England and continental Europe (volume three). Volume nine treated in detail the recently discovered line of William Wright (died in Franklin County, Va., ca. 1809). It also provided briefer accounts of five other Southern Wright families that have often been mentioned by researchers as close kinsmen of George Washington. ADVANCE PRAISE “At long last the Washingtons have a published history worthy of their place in history. Glenn has done a masterful job. . . . I am convinced that his work will be of wide interest to historians and academics as well as members of the Washington family itself. Although the surname Washington is perhaps the best known in American history and much has been written about the Washington family for well over a century, it is surprising that no comprehensive family history has been published. Justin M. Glenn’s The Washingtons: A Family History finally fills this void for the branch to which General and President George Washington belonged, identifying some 63,000 descendants. This is truly a family history, not a mere tabulation of names and dates, providing biographical accounts of many of the descendants of John Washington who settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1657.” — John Frederick Dorman, editor of The Virginia Genealogist (1957-2006) and author of Adventurers of Purse and Person “Decades of reviewing Civil War books have left me surprised and delighted when someone applies exhaustive diligence to a topic not readily accessible. Dr. Glenn surely meets that standard with the meticulous research that unveils the Washington family in gratifying detail—many of them Confederates of interest and importance.” — Robert K. Krick, author of The Smoothbore Volley that Doomed the Confederacy and Stonewall Jackson at Cedar Mountain

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1940669405

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9781940669403

The Memorial History of Boston. Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts. 1630-1880

Vol. IV

By: Justin Winsor,Clarence F. Jewett

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The Memorial History of Boston. Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts. 1630-1880

Vol. IV

By: Justin Winsor,Clarence F. Jewett

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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3385442834

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Moon Puerto Vallarta

Including Sayulita & the Riviera Nayarit

By: Justin Henderson

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Moon Puerto Vallarta

Including Sayulita & the Riviera Nayarit

By: Justin Henderson

divdivJoin author and longtime-resident Justin Henderson for an unforgettable experience. With unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Puerto Vallarta has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience. Covering a lively resort scene, an inviting coastline, and tranquil beach-town getaways, Moon Puerto Vallarta tells you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Discover the sweetest retreats, from private hideaways to jugle lodges and luxury resorts while swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing in the sand. Along with trip ideas like “A Perfect Day for Romance” and “Highlights of Gay Puerto Vallarta”, Henderson includes tips finding the freshest, most delicious seafood, the most perfect beaches, and the top spots to see local wildlife. With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience. Moon Puerto Vallarta includes areas such as: Puerto Vallarta The Bay of Banderas Sayulita and the Riviera Nayarit Barra de Navidad and the Jalisco Coast Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip! Traveling in Mexico for longer? Try Moon Cancún & Cozumel, Moon Puerto Vallarta, Moon Tulum, Moon Mexico City, or Moon San Miguel de Allende./EMbrbrConsidering moving to Mexico/LI/DIV/I

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163121232X

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Democracy's Guardians

A History of the German Federal Constitutional Court 1951-2001

By: Justin Collings

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A History of the German Federal Constitutional Court 1951-2001

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Scales of Memory

Scales of Memory

Democracy's Guardians

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Scales of Memory

Scales of Memory

Historical Dictionary of Singapore

Historical Dictionary of Singapore

William Blake

William Blake

The Washingtons. Volume 5, Part 1

The Washingtons. Volume 5, Part 1

The Washingtons. General Index, L-Z

The Washingtons. General Index, L-Z

The Memorial History of Boston. Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts. 1630-1880

The Memorial History of Boston. Including Suffolk County, Massachusetts. 1630-1880

Moon Puerto Vallarta

Moon Puerto Vallarta

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