{"product_id":"9781509998210","title":"Towards a Constitution of the Earth Humanity at the Crossroads","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHart Studies in Constitutional Theory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eTowards a Constitution of the Earth\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHumanity at the Crossroads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLuigi Ferrajoli | Charles Barzun | Maartje De Visser | Matthias Klatt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaw \/ Comparative\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book argues that a Constitution of the Earth is not a utopian ideal, but is, in fact, the only realistic way of saving \u003ci\u003eour \u003c\/i\u003eplanet from wars, environmental destruction, climate change, pandemics, widespread violations of human rights, and unbridled public and private powers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sets out a four-step plan:\u003cbr\u003eFirst, it argues for the introduction of a new category of offences, 'systemic crimes', to address harmful conduct which currently escapes criminal liability.\u003cbr\u003eSecond, it highlights the inadequacy of existing national governments and international organisations, to cope with a range of global anti-humanitarian policies.\u003cbr\u003eThird, taking seriously the commitment to universal human rights enshrined in existing constitutions and international charters and covenants, it proposes a stateless form of global constitutionalism. This model would be grounded on guarantist institutions, operating on a supranational level, regulating markets, promoting the overall enjoyment of fundamental rights and essential goods and services, and, ultimately, seeking to achieve universal and lasting peace.\u003cbr\u003eFourthly, and finally, it presents a draft Constitution of the Earth, comprising 100 Articles, intended as a foundation for debate and deliberation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTowards a Constitution of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is written for, and accessible to, any person concerned about the present state of world affairs, those opposed to a fatalist acceptance of the “Might makes Right” principle, and who believe in the rational possibility of a better world for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLuigi Ferrajoli\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of Law at Roma Tre University, Italy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHart Publishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781509998210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51378307006604,"sku":"9781509998210","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_763ed83b-31f0-43af-8377-642bf1e16f53.jpg?v=1783908461","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781509998210","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}