Constitutionalism & Its Discontents

In the early 21st century, constitutionalism confronts numerous pressures and critiques. Some prominent critics are concerned that constitutionalism’s modern form may be unduly rigid in the face of changing social, economic, and environmental conditions. In their new book, Professors Mark Tushnet (HLS) and Bojan Bugarič (University of Sheffield) propose a “thin” idea of constitutionalism and suggest that we should scale back our expectations for what constitutionalism can achieve. Please join us for this faculty book talk and panel discussion with authors Mark Tushnet & Bojan Bugaric, HLS Professor Ryan Doerfler, and Visiting Professor Vlad Perju.  Lunch will be provided for those who register by September 17th. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on site. Registration required. The Faculty Book Talk series from HLSL is sponsored by the HLS Dean’s Office.