{"product_id":"towards-a-constitution-of-the-earth-humanity-at-the-crossroads-hardcover","title":"Towards a Constitution of the Earth: Humanity at the Crossroads - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuigi Ferrajoli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharles Barzun\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMaartje de Visser\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 our planet from wars, environmental destruction, climate change, pandemics, widespread violations of human rights, and unbridled public and private powers. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuigi Ferrajoli\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of Law at Roma Tre University, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68638766760242,"sku":"9781509998258","price":187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/1608\/0946\/files\/I-vkRyJvZS9781509998258.webp?v=1794394224","url":"https:\/\/deskinlawfirm.com\/products\/towards-a-constitution-of-the-earth-humanity-at-the-crossroads-hardcover","provider":"DLF Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}