Constitutionalism in Asia in the Early Twenty-First Century [Paperback]

A systematic and up-to-date account of constitutional developments in sixteen Asian countries, including analysis from a comparative perspective.A collection of essays examining the latest constitutional developments in sixteen East, Southeast and South Asian countries since the beginning of the twenty-first century. With comparative, historical and analytical perspectives on Asian constitutionalism, this will appeal to students and scholars interested in the origins or contemporary manifestations of constitutionalism in Asia.A collection of essays examining the latest constitutional developments in sixteen East, Southeast and South Asian countries since the beginning of the twenty-first century. With comparative, historical and analytical perspectives on Asian constitutionalism, this will appeal to students and scholars interested in the origins or contemporary manifestations of constitutionalism in Asia.Examining developments in the first decade of the twenty-first century, this authoritative collection of essays studies the evolving practice of constitutional law and constitutionalism in Asia. It provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse constitutional issues and developments in sixteen East, Southeast and South Asian countries. It also discusses the types of constitutionalism that exist and the general trends in constitutional developments whilst offering comparative, historical and analytical perspectives on Asian constitutionalism. Written by leading scholars in the field, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars alike.1. The achievement of constitutionalism in Asia: moving beyond 'constitutions without constitutionalism' Albert H. Y. Chen; 2. East Asian constitutionalism in comparative perspective Tom Ginsburg; 3. Major constitutional developments in Japan in the first decade of the twenty-first century Shojiro Sakaguchi; 4. Upgrading constitutionalism: the ups and downs of constitutional developments in South Korea since 2000 Jongcl“'