Handbook on Global Constitutionalism: Second Edition

Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023.

Under the general editorship: A. Lang, A. Wiener

This thoroughly revised Handbook presents an up-to-date political and philosophical history of global constitutionalism. By exploring the constitutional-like qualities of international affairs, it provides key insights into the evolving world order.

Through a sustained examination of current events, as well as an acknowledgement of the significance of early constitutional history, this erudite Handbook brings together contributions from world-leading academics. New chapters offer timely commentaries on important developments in methodology such as postcolonial and feminist approaches. By providing additional scope for analysis, this updated edition further emphasises the central message of the first: that the global order cannot be understood without a clear comprehension of constitutional theory.

The Handbook on Global Constitutionalism will act as an essential resource for scholars and academics of law, politics and human rights. Due to its comprehensive examination of vital concepts such as legal theory, it will additionally be beneficial for practitioners and policy makers.

Chapters

Liberal Theory

Ferguson I., , in: Handbook on Global Constitutionalism: Second Edition.: Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023. P. 101–114.

This chapter examines the International Relations theory of liberalism in relation to global constitutionalism. It uses the work of G. John Ikenberry, an American professor of International Relations as representative of liberalism. While Ikenberry’s name is synonymous with this theory, as other commentators have suggested, he is far from its only representative in the United ...

Added: March 21, 2024

Keywords: political science, global governance, International Relations Theory, International Relations, global constitutionalism, international law