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Keith E. Whittington is a professor of politics at Princeton University specializing in constitutional theory and American political development.

Known for: The Oxford Handbook of Law and Politics

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The Oxford Handbook of Law and Politics

The Oxford Handbook of Law and Politics

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This comprehensive volume explores the intersection of law and politics, offering a multidisciplinary examination of how legal institutions, political behavior, and constitutional frameworks interact across different systems. It includes contributions from leading scholars addressing topics such as judicial review, constitutional design, comparative legal systems, and the role of courts in democratic governance.

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Part I – Theoretical Foundations

The first part of the Handbook situates the reader in the theoretical landscape connecting law and political science. We start by tracing the evolution of institutionalism, behavioralism, and rational choice theory as the principal frameworks for integrating legal and political analysis. Institution...

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Part II – Constitutionalism and Judicial Review

This section enters the heart of the law–politics nexus: constitutionalism and judicial review. Constitutions embody both political bargains and normative commitments. They define who rules, how power is distributed, and what constraints are binding. Yet every constitution faces a paradox—it seeks t...

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About Keith E. Whittington, R. Daniel Kelemen, Gregory A. Caldeira (Editors)

Keith E. Whittington is a professor of politics at Princeton University specializing in constitutional theory and American political development. R. Daniel Kelemen is a professor of political science and law at Rutgers University focusing on comparative politics and European Union law. Gregory A. Ca...

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Keith E. Whittington is a professor of politics at Princeton University specializing in constitutional theory and American political development. R. Daniel Kelemen is a professor of political science and law at Rutgers University focusing on comparative politics and European Union law. Gregory A. Caldeira is a professor of political science at Ohio State University known for his research on judicial politics and public opinion.

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