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Magna Carta and New Zealand : history, politics and law in Aotearoa

Winter, Stephen, 1975- editor, Jones, Chris, 1977- editor

Overview

\"This volume is the first to explore the vibrant history of Magna Carta in Aotearoa New Zealand's legal, political and popular culture. Readers will benefit from in-depth analyses of the Charter's reception along with explorations of its roles in regard to larger constitutional themes. The common thread that binds the collection together is its exploration of what the adoption of a medieval charter as part of New Zealand's constitutional arrangements has meant -- and might mean -- for a Pacific nation whose identity remains in flux. The contributions to this volume are grouped around three topics: remembrance and memorialization of Magna Carta; the reception of the Charter by both Maoori and non-Maori between 1840 and 2015; and reflection on the roles that the Charter may yet play in future constitutional debate. This collection provides evidence of the enduring attraction of Magna Carta, and its importance as a platform of constitutional aspiration.\" --publisher's description.

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Subject: Magna Carta. / Civil rights New Zealand. / Human rights New Zealand. / Law New Zealand. / New Zealand Politics and government 21st century.
• ISBN: 9783319584386, 3319584383

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
KUQ2095.M346 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE