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100			_aBingham, T. H.
245		4	_aThe rule of law
260			_aLondon _bAllen Lane _c2010
300			_aix, 213 p. ; 23 cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 175-196) and index.
520			_aIn this brilliant short book, Britain's former senior law lord, and one of the world's most acute legal minds, examines what the idea actually means. He makes clear that the rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government, is an important contribution to economic growth and offers the best means yet devised for securing peace and co-operation. He briefly examines the historical origins of the rule, and then advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in western democracies today. He also discusses the strains imposed on the rule of law by the threat and experience of international terrorism.
650			_aRule of law.
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