The Global South and Comparative Constitutional Law (with Michael Riegner and Maxim Bönnemann [eds.])
Philipp Dann, Michael Riegner, Maxim Bönnemann – 2020
Although the Global South represents ‘most of the world’ in terms of constitutions and population, it is still underrepresented in comparative constitutional discourse. Against this background, this volume posits that it is high time for a ‘Southern turn’ in comparative constitutional scholarship. It aims to take stock of existing scholarship on the Global South and comparative constitutional law and to move the debate forward. It brings together authors who all hail from, or are based in, the Global South and who represent a range of regions, perspectives, and methodological approaches. They address the theoretical and epistemic foundations of Southern constitutionalism and discuss its distinctive themes, such as transformative constitutionalism, inequality, access to justice, and authoritarian legality. What emerges is a rich tapestry of constitutional experiences that pluralizes comparative constitutional law as discipline and field of knowledge.