Towering Judges: A Comparative Study of Constitutional Judges

Rehan Abeyratne and Iddo Porat's book Towering Judges: A Comparative Study of Constitutional Judges explores the work of nineteen judges from fourteen jurisdictions, examining what makes them towering judges, the background conditions that foster or deter their rise, and their impact on constitutional systems. The answers to these questions offer insight into how these judges were able to shine to an uncommon degree in a profession where individualism is not always looked on favourably.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In Towering Judges: A Comparative Study of Constitutional Judges, Rehan Abeyratne and Iddo Porat delve into a novel realm of comparative constitutional law, exploring the concept of towering judges. This comprehensive volume examines the work of nineteen distinguished judges from fourteen jurisdictions, each of whom stood out individually among their peers and exerted a distinct influence on the development of constitutional law. The chapters pose thought-provoking inquiries such as what defines a towering judge, the underlying factors that promote or hinder the emergence of towering judges, their overall impact on constitutional systems, the variations in their approach across jurisdictions, the interplay between political and historical developments, and their place within the broader framework of global constitutionalism. By unraveling these answers, the book provides valuable insights into the remarkable achievements of these judges in a profession that often values individualism.

In Towering Judges: A Comparative Study of Constitutional Judges, Rehan Abeyratne and Iddo Porat embark on an exploration of a new and intriguing topic within the realm of comparative constitutional law: towering judges. This comprehensive volume delves into the examination of the work of nineteen distinguished judges from fourteen jurisdictions, each of whom stood out individually among their peers and exerted a distinct influence on the development of constitutional law. The chapters raise thought-provoking inquiries such as what defines a towering judge, the underlying factors that promote or hinder the emergence of towering judges, their overall impact on constitutional systems, the variations in their approach across jurisdictions, the interplay between political and historical developments, and their place within the broader framework of global constitutionalism. By unraveling these answers, the book offers valuable insights into the remarkable achievements of these judges in a profession that often values individualism.

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108794145