The Global Debate over Constitutional Property
Gregory S. Alexander
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The Global Debate over Constitutional Property
Published
July 15, 2006
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780226012988
ISBN-10
0226012980
Description
"Countries around the world are heatedly debating whether property should be a constitutional right. But American lawyers have largely ignored this debate, which is divided into two clear camps: those who believe making property a constitutional right undermines democracy by fostering inequality, and those who believe it provides the security necessary to make democracy possible. In The Global Debate over Constitutional Property, Gregory Alexander recasts this discussion, arguing that both sides overlook a key problem: that constitutional protection, or lack thereof, has little bearing on how a society actually treats property." "A society's traditions and culture, Alexander argues, have a much greater effect on property rights. Laws must aim, then, to change cultural ideas of property, rather than deem whether one has the right to own it. Ultimately, Alexander builds a strong case for improving American takings law by borrowing features from the laws of other countries - particularly those laws based on the idea that owning property not only confers rights, but also entails responsibilities to society as a whole."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
U.S. Postal Service
In defense of property
A theory of property
Changing properties of property
Economic analysis of property rights
Principles of property law
Frequently Asked Questions
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This edition of The Global Debate over Constitutional Property has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of The Global Debate over Constitutional Property?
The Global Debate over Constitutional Property was written by Gregory S. Alexander.
When was The Global Debate over Constitutional Property published?
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