constitutionalism in asia in the early
twenty-first century
Examining developments in the first decade of the twenty-first century, this authoritative
collection of essays studies the evolving practice of constitutional law and constitutional-
ism in Asia. It provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse constitutional issues and
developments in sixteen East, Southeast and South Asian countries. It also discusses the
types of constitutionalism that exist and the general trends in constitutional develop-
ments whilst offering comparative, historical and analytical perspectives on Asian con-
stitutionalism. Written by leading scholars in the field, this book will be of great interest
to students and scholars alike.
Albert H.Y. Chen is Chan Professor in Constitutional Law at the University of
Hong Kong.
