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Focussing on key concepts such as union, sovereignty, democracy and devolution, this book provides a critical analysis of Brexit and its broader context in the historical development of the British Constitution. It also features comparative case studies that will appeal to a global readership.

Table of Contents
Introduction; Part I. Five Case Studies of Acts of Union and Disunion: 1. Scotland; 2. Ireland; 3. Britain's loss of its North American colonies in the 18th century; 4. The constitutional status of the British empire and commonwealth; 5. Britain and Europe; Part II. Five Themes: 6. Sovereignty; 7. Unions and disunion; 8. Federalism, devolution and differentiation; 9. Democracy and referendums; 10. Human rights; Conclusion.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 09/11/2023
      ISBN13: 9781108795340, 978-1108795340
      ISBN10: 110879534X
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      Constitution: government and the state

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Focussing on key concepts such as union, sovereignty, democracy and devolution, this book provides a critical analysis of Brexit and its broader context in the historical development of the British Constitution. It also features comparative case studies that will appeal to a global readership.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Part I. Five Case Studies of Acts of Union and Disunion: 1. Scotland; 2. Ireland; 3. Britain's loss of its North American colonies in the 18th century; 4. The constitutional status of the British empire and commonwealth; 5. Britain and Europe; Part II. Five Themes: 6. Sovereignty; 7. Unions and disunion; 8. Federalism, devolution and differentiation; 9. Democracy and referendums; 10. Human rights; Conclusion.

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