History l Medieval

from Spring 2013 Catalogue

by LeuvenUniversityPress

Art l Philosophy

stef feyen is Fellow with the Research Foundation – Flanders (fwo), affiliated with the Institute for Constitutional Law (University of Leuven) and promovendus with the Ius Commune Research School (Maastricht University).

Beyond Federal Dogmatics The Influence of EU Law on Belgian Constitutional Case Law Regarding Federalism

Stef Feyen

Rethinking the relationship between EU law and Belgian national law The relationship between EU law and national constitutional law, including constitutional law in federalism matters, has been subject to an ongoing scholarly debate. This monograph contributes to this debate in two ways. The author argues for an approach to constitutional law that goes beyond the classic – coined dogmatic – understanding of constitutional case law regarding federalism as expounded in Belgian academia. Building on that basis, he sets out to rethink the framework within which the connection between EU law and national constitutional law can be understood. The analysis delves into the relationship (and sometimes tension) between ‘rule-of-law’ values (which may serve as checks upon instrumental forms of reasoning) and the toolbox deployed in constitutional court case law to accommodate several rather pragmatic needs.

‘In this book the author confirms his reputation as an outstanding scholar. He combines a thorough knowledge of the law with a strong familiarity with legal theoretical literature. The book provides many fascinating insights, legal dogmatic as well as theoretical.’ Jan Velaers, Professor of Law, Antwerp University

n € 39,50 / £35.00

n isbn 978 90 5867 938 3 n March 2013 n Paperback, 16 x 24 cm n ca. 300 p. n English

Spatial Data Infrastructures at Work Analysing the Spatial Enablement of Public Sector Processes

Ezra Dessers

Must-read for professionals dealing with sdi and spatial enablement Spatial data, also known as geospatial data or geographic information, identifies the geographic location of natural and constructed features and boundaries on Earth, and has become increasingly important in various administrative practices. In order to facilitate access, use, and sharing of spatial data among organisations, information is brought together in clustered initiatives known as Spatial Data Infrastructures (sdis). In Spatial Data Infrastructures at Work, Ezra Dessers introduces spatial enablement as a key concept to describe the realisation of sdi objectives in the context of individual public sector processes. Drawing on four years of research, Dessers argues that it has become essential, even unavoidable, to manage and (re)design inter-organisational process chains in order to further advance the role of sdis as an enabling platform for a spatially enabled society. Detailed case studies illustrate that the process he describes is the setting in which one can see the sdi at work. This book is must-read material for academics, practitioners, and policymakers dealing with sdi and spatial enablement. By extension, the book will also be of great interest to anyone confronted with societal issues that call for an integrated approach, implying indepth cooperation between multiple organisations.

Also of Interest

n Geographic Data and the Law. Defining New Challenges Katleen Janssen, Joep Crompvoets (eds) € 39,50 / £35.00, isbn 978 90 5867 924 6, paperback ezra dessers is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Sociological Research of the University of Leuven.