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Exploring Wild Law, The Philosophy of Earth Jurisprudence
Wild Law is a groundbreaking approach to law that stresses human dependence on nature. For the first time, this volume brings together voices from the leading proponents of wild law around the world.
Exploring Wild Law, The Philosophy of Earth Jurisprudence introduces readers to the idea of wild law and considers its relationship to environmental law, the rights of nature, science, religion, property law and international governance.
Compiled and edited by Peter Burdon, Exploring Wild Law is a collection of essays written by leaders in the field of Earth Jurisprudence! Among the authors are Thomas Berry, Ng’ang’a Thiong’o, Peter Burdon, Cormac Cullinan, Klaus Bosselmann, Linda Sheehan, Mari Margil, Judith E. Koons and many others.
Available through Wakefield Press.
‘Wild law is a gathering force beginning to sweep around the world. This
excellent compendium is a must for all those who wish to practise it.’
– James Thornton, CEO ClientEarth
The Rights of Nature, The Case for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Mother Earth
Released April 20, 2011 of The Rights of Nature, The Case for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Mother Earth. This brilliant new book is co-produced by Global Exchange, the Council of Canadians, The Pachamama Alliance, and Fundacion Pachamama.
“The Rights of Nature, The Case for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Mother Earth gathers the unique wisdom of indigenous cultures, scientists, environmental activists, lawyers, and small farmers in order to make a case for how and why humans must work to change our current structures of law to recognize that nature has inherent rights. It includes essays and interviews from esteemed thought leaders such as Maude Barlow, Vandana Shiva, Desmond Tutu, Cormac Cullinan, Edwardo Galleano, Nimo Bassey, Thomas Goldtooth, and Shannon Biggs.
To order, contact Kylie Nealis at Global Exchange. The book price is $15 including shipping within the US. For international orders email Kylie Nealis – kylie@globalexchange.org for shipping price.
Wild Law: A Manifesto for Earth Justice
A newly updated edition of Cormac Cullinan’s seminal work, Wild Law: A Manifesto for Earth Justice was released April 19, 2011 in the US. The new release is NOW AVAILABLE for order through Chelsea Green or Amazon.com!
This revised second edition includes a new preface, postscript and the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth proclaimed on 22nd April 2010 by the People’s World Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth.
“Wild Law is a stimulating, eminently readable response to our governance crisis. The survival of our species and health of the Earth family depends on our ability to transform governance systems so that humans become part of the ecological matrix of biological and cultural diversity. This book is a milestone on that path.”
—Dr. Vandana Shiva, President of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, and author of Staying Alive and Water Wars
Wild Law 2nd Edition just released in South Africa.
This revised second edition includes a new preface, postscript and the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth proclaimed on 22nd April 2010 by the People’s World Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth.
NOW AVAILABLE: Wild Law eBook.
“This book of Cormac Cullinan explains with great clarity how we can change our entire approach to governance so that we can continue life on a liveable planet. In its basic outlines this book is one of the finest contributions to the entire field of jurisprudence in recent times.”
— Thomas Berry, author of The Dream of the Earth, The Universe Story and The Great Work
First Rights of Nature writings
Should Trees Having Standings, Christopher Stone
In this collection of essays on Law, Morality and the Environment, Professor Christopher Stone presents the question, Should Trees Have Standing? Professor Stone argues that natural objects, such as trees, should have legal rights through the appointment of guardians designated to protect them.
Originally published in 1972, Christopher Stone’s Should Trees Have Standing? ignited a furor and an endorsement by Chief Justice Marshall. Republished in 2010, Stone updates his original thesis and explores the impact of his question and thinking on our judicial system and on society as a whole. Enduring, thought provoking work.
Wild Law, A Manifesto for Earth Justice, Cormac Cullinan – First published in 2002, released in 2011 both in the United States and South Africa. Additional information is provided with recent publications above.
Rights of Nature Related Reports
Tiene la naturaleza derechos?, Global Exchange, Fundación Pachamama, Council of Canadians
Be The Change, How to Get What You Want in Your Community
Reconocimiento de los Derechos de la Naturaleza Ecuador, Fundacion Pachamama
La Naturaleza, una nueva persona jurídica, Manuel Aldaz
Recommended books:
The Rights of Nature, A History of Environmental Ethics, Roderick Frazier Nash
The Dream of the Earth, Thomas Berry
Derechos de la Naturaleza, El futuro es ahora, Alberto Acosta y Esperanza Martínez
El Mandato Ecológico, Derechos de la Naturaleza y políticas ambientales en la nueva Constitución, Eduardo Gudynas
