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In the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States launched initiatives that test the limits of international human rights law. The indefinite detention and torture of detainees at Guantnamo Bay, targeted killing, and mass surveillance require an expansion of executive authority that negates the rule of law. In Permanent State of Emergency, Ryan Alford establishes that the ongoing failure to address human rights abuses is a symptom of the most serious constitutional crisis in American history. Instead of curbing the increase in executive power, Congress and the courts facilitated the breakdown of the nations constitutional order and set the stage for presidential supremacy. The presidency, Alford argues, is now more than imperial: it is an elective dictatorship. Providing both an overview and a systematic analysis of the new regime, he objectively demonstrates that it does not meet even the minimum requirements of the rule of law. At this critical juncture in American democracy, Permanent State of Emergency alerts the public to the structural transformation of the state and reiterates the importance of the constitutional limits of the American presidency.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Permanent State of Emergency'? A: 'Permanent State of Emergency' discusses the expansion of executive power in the United States post-September 11, 2001, and how this undermines the rule of law.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Permanent State of Emergency' is Ryan Alford.
- Q: When was 'Permanent State of Emergency' published? A: 'Permanent State of Emergency' was published on May 5, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Permanent State of Emergency' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Permanent State of Emergency'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'Permanent State of Emergency' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition for 'Permanent State of Emergency' is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Permanent State of Emergency' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What are the key issues addressed in the book? A: The book addresses issues like indefinite detention, torture, targeted killings, and mass surveillance as symptoms of a constitutional crisis.
- Q: What can readers expect from the author's analysis? A: Readers can expect a systematic analysis of the expansion of executive power and its implications for democracy and the rule of law.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Permanent State of Emergency' is suitable for academic study, especially in fields related to law, political science, and human rights.