Wild Law
The book aims to facilitate the transition of Earth Jurisprudence from theory
into practice. Earth Jurisprudence is an emerging philosophy of law, coined by cultural
historian and geologian Thomas Berry. It seeks to analyse the contribution of law in
constructing, maintaining and perpetuating anthropocentrism and addresses the ways in
which this orientation can be undermined and ultimately eliminated.
In place of anthropocentrism, Earth Jurisprudence advocates an interpretation of law
based on the ecocentric concept of an Earth community that includes both human and
nonhuman entities. Addressing topics that include a critique of the effectiveness of
environmental law in protecting the environment, developments in domestic/constitutional
law recognising the rights of nature, and the regulation of sustainability, Wild
Law - In Practice is the first book to focus specifically on the practical legal
implications of Earth Jurisprudence.
Notes on Contributors, Preface, Anna Grear, Editors Introduction, Michelle Maloney and
Peter Burdon, Introduction,
Chapter 1 'Wild Law Embodies Values for a Sustainable Future', Ian
Lowe, Agency and Implementation,
Chapter 2 Wild Law and the Project of Earth Democracy, Peter Burdon,
Chapter 3 Wild Law from Below - Examining the Anarchists Challenge to
Earth Jurisprudence, Samuel Alexander,
Chapter 4 People's Sustainability treaties at Rio+20: Giving Voice to the Other, Karen
Morrow,
Chapter 5 The Challenges of Putting Wild Law into Practice -
Reflections on the Australian Environmental Defender's Office movement, Brendan Sydes,
Jurisprudential challenges,
Chapter 6 Internalising Ecocentrism in Environmental Law, Brian J Preston,
Chapter 7 Jurisprudential Challenges to the Protection of the Natural Environment, D E
Fisher, Chapter 8 Who's Afraid of the Founding Fathers? Retelling Constitutional Law
Wildly, Nicole Rogers, The Rights of Nature, Chapter 9 Decolonising Personhood, Erin
Fitz-Henry,
Chapter 10 Building an International Movement for the Rights of Nature, Mari Margil,
Chapter 11 'Water as the Way': Achieving Well Being through 'Right Relationship' with
Water, Linda Sheehan,
Chapter 12 Earth Laws, Rights of Nature and Legal Pluralism, Alessandro Pelizzon, A Wild
Law Perspective on Environmental Stewardship,
Chapter 13 Ecological Limits, Planetary Boundaries and Earth Jurisprudence, M. Maloney,
Chapter 14 Biodiversity Offsets - The Dangerous Trade in Wildlife, Brendan Grigg,
Chapter 15 Carbon Pricing and Earth Jurisprudence: Will Liabilities Protect the
Atmospheric Commons?, Felicity Deane,
Chapter 16 Wild Law and Animal Law: Commonalities and Differences,
Steven White
288 pages, Hardcover