The invisible constitution of politics : contested norms and international encounters - Wiener, Antje (Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008)
Three theoretical moves. Constitutionalism beyond modernity ; The dual quality of norms ; Making normative meaning accountable for international relations -- Case study : reconstructing the structure of meaning-in-use. Citizenship ; Democracy and the rule of law ; Human rights and fundamental freedoms -- Evaluation. Comparative assessment and working hypothesis ; Incorporating access to contestation
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-237) and index
Keywords: Social norms; Comparative government; Europe -- Politics and government -- 1989-