{"product_id":"modern-isonomy-9780226811932","title":"Modern Isonomy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deep dive into the history and philosophy of isonomy, a system of equal rights for all, as an alternative to the concept of democracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stourzh revives the half-forgotten word ‘isonomy’ as rival to ‘democracy’ from its start in Herodotus, its development through regimes with ‘gradations’ of hierarchy, and its modern flowering in ‘equalizations’ and ‘democracy with adjectives.’ In brief compass he supplies a wonderful variety of thoughtful descriptions from the many sources of his remarkable learning.” -- Harvey Mansfield, Harvard University\u003cbr\u003e“The eminent historian Gerald Stourzh has drawn on a lifetime of engagement in the development of law, constitutions, and citizens’ rights in Austria, the United States, and internationally to offer this learned essay on the concept of equality before the law, what the ancient Greeks were first to call \u003ci\u003eisonomy\u003c\/i\u003e. Writing with wisdom, directness, and strong conviction, Stourzh deftly traces the evolution of isonomy over the centuries and assesses its realization and vulnerabilities in the contemporary world.” -- Gary B. Cohen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Introduction 1 Isonomy in Greek Antiquity 2 Gradations: Hierarchy in This World and the Other World 3 Equalizations: Ways toward Modern Isonomy in America and in France 4 Democracy with Adjectives 5 The Six Components of Modern Isonomy    General Legal Capacity: From Slavery to Freedom    Equality before the Law       The Liberation of Peasants       Tolerance and Equalization of Religious Groups       Jewish Emancipation and Renewed Deprivation of Rights       On the Equal Rights of Women       Indigenous Persons       Citizens and Foreigners       Positive Discrimination (Affirmative Action)    The Evolution of Fundamental Rights    The Protection of Fundamental Rights as Part of Constitutional Justice    The Internationalization of Fundamental Rights as Human Rights    Democracy Conclusion: The Two Focal Points of Modern Isonomy Bibliography Index of Names","brand":"The University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732922544471,"sku":"9780226811932","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780226811932.jpg?v=1719998963","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/modern-isonomy-9780226811932","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}