Constitutionalizing Globalization: The Postmodern Revival of Confederal Arrangements

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Constitutionalizing Globalization explores two converging trends: the spread of federalism and federal arrangements around the world, and the globalization taking place on the international scene. Daniel Elazar shows how globalization of the economy and the concern for global human rights bring with them the need for development of a constitutional order that will control both. The gradual development of appropriate constitutional mechanisms and controls are part of a general shift from modern statism to post-modern federalism. The reliance on the sovereignty of the nation state, which marked the era from the Treaty of Westphalin in 1648 to the end of World War II, gave way to the beginning of a world order which, while built on states, links those states in various ways through enforceable constitutional bonds. These trends have been recognized by both students of federalism and students of international relations. Constitutionalizing Globalization is the first book to join the perspectives of both in order to explain the new paradigm. It is important reading for students and scholars of constitutional issues, federalism, and international relations.

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Daniel Elazar, one of the most widely published and cited students of contemporary federalism... For those seeking a discussion of the constitutional questions raised by a number of prominent aspects of world politics, this book will be an important resource. -- N.J. Rengger, University of St. Andrews * International Affairs *
Daniel Elazar makes a substantial contribution to the literature of global governance by drawing on history and theory. Constitutionalizing Globalization is a valuable addition to the literature of globalization. The book should be of significant use as a collection of provocative ideas... -- Paul R. Williams, American University School of International Service Washington College of Law * American Journal of International Law *
[Daniel Elazar] demonstrates convincingly that the federal tradition brings many insights to the task of 'constitutionalizing globalization'. * Foreign Affairs *

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Daniel J. Elazar is Senator M. Paterson Professor of Intergovernmental Relations at Bar-Ilan University, and president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He is also a professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Federalism at Temple University. Among his books are Exploring Federalism and Federalism and the Way to Peace.

Daniel J. Elazar is Senator M. Paterson Professor of Intergovernmental Relations at Bar-Ilan University, and President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. He is also a professor of political science and Director of the Center for the Study of Federalism at Temple University. Among his books are Exploring Federalism and Federalism and the Way to Peace.