The struggle for constitutionalism in Poland

This first time in paperback is the best comprehensive examination of the development of constitutionalism in Poland. In particular, this book examines Poland's long-term constitutional history, the adoption of a new constitutional framework after 1989, and the establishment of structures and procedures designed to institutionalize enduring respect for constitutional rules and principles. Notwithstanding continuing challenges in Poland, the groundwork for constitutionalism based on notions of limited government and reflective of European constitutional norms has emerged from the collapse of the communist system of power.

Preface to the 2000 Reprint List of Tables Acknowledgements List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Introduction Constitutionalism, Limited Government, and Transition to Democracy: An Analytical Framework Early Polish Constitutional History From Constitutionalism to Totalitarianism: Communist Constitutional Practice and its Polish Application (1944-89) Democratic Rebirth and Constitutional Reform (1989-97) The Emergence of Judicial Review in Poland Constitutional Interpretation and Enforcement Constitutionalism and Post-Communist Politics Conclusion: Law vs Power in Post-Communist Poland Notes and References Index