The struggle for constitutional power: law, politics, and economic development in Egypt

1. Introduction: law versus the state 2. The politics of domination: law and resistance in authoritarian states 3. The establishment of the Supreme Constitutional Court 4. The emergence of constitutional power (1979-90) 5. The rapid expansion of constitutional power (1991-7) 6. Executive retrenchment and an uncertain future (1998-2005) 7. Law, development, and democracy: a critical appraisal Appendix A. SCC justices and commissioners Appendix B. Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt Appendix C. Law 49/1979 governing the Supreme Constitutional Court Appendix D. Figures on Supreme Constitutional Court rulings Bibliography.