Limiting the executive power after the Second World War: the invention of administrative science

This article analyses the emergence of administrative science in France wake Second World War. The birth this discipline is examined through history its founders, a group comparatist aiming at developing universal principles. post-war context prompted creation checks and balances against power (through oversight legality action) powers nation states human rights international organizations). Administrative comparative law were meant to rebuild relations. highlights legal project redefine role limits executive dawn construction new world order. Points for practitioners Looking long-term developments administration helps inform practice by providing historical reflective perspective. shows how understanding reality emerged after fall totalitarian regimes first half 20th century. It different ways which was controlled War greater over legality, establishment principles proclamation rights. Questions legitimacy limitation are still very much part daily power, represent central aspect thinking.