Global Society
The Sociology of Law and the Global Transformation of Democracy
This book provides a new legal-sociological account of contemporary democracy. It is based on a revision of standard positions in democratic theory, reflecting the impact of global legal norms on the institutions of national states. Chris Thornhill argues that the establishment of fully democratic, fully inclusive governance systems in national societies was generally impeded by […] Lire la suite
The Legitimacy of Global Social Indicators : Reconfiguring Authority, Accountability and Accuracy
Biens communs. Contribution à une théorie juridique
Global Social Indicators and the Concept of Legitimacy
Transnational Sustainability Laws
Transnational standards related to the environmental and social sustainability of production processes are becoming commonplace governance tools in the global economy. This book demonstrates how sustainability standards serve two fundamentally different functions: coordination and regulation. Standards can coordinate like-minded businesses in an industry by demarcating common sustainability commitments to distinguish between sustainable and unsustainable sectors […] Lire la suite
Biens communs et démocratie participative
Biens communs et droits fondamentaux
