Fondata da Bruno Leoni
a cura del Dipartimento di Scienze politiche e sociali
dell'Università degli Studi di Pavia
Editrice Giuffrè (fino al 2005)
dal 2006 Editrice Rubbettino
dal 2019 Editrice PAGEPress

Abstract


Autore:
Cordini Giovanni

Titolo:
"Cultura e patrimonio culturale nel costituzionalismo comparato"

Constitutionalism has recognized the cultural element under two meanings, one related to the personal sphere and the other to the collective one. The latter is a necessary element to define the concept of “nation”; also, it is a basic element for the foundation of legal systems. Surely this dual applicability of culture has been transposed in liberal constitutions, which protect individual freedom on the subject and promote culture through public initiatives. Besides the reception in these charters, a certain level of uniformity among constitutions can be found; in fact, culture, in the promotion and protection of art, science and environmental sustainability, is particularly relevant in the definition of the form of State. Culture has also gained international recognition; however, its promotion in the international scenario is hindered by the claims of territorial sovereignty and by trade liberalization. These problems are worsened by the recent institutional approach towards this subject, often inconsistent and lacking unitary politics.