Martin (philosophy and religious studies, Radford U.) presents a legal-philosophical argument for the establishment of democratic world law. He provides a historical overview of the philosophy of law in Western thought, from pre-Socratic beginnings to Jrgen Habermas in order to provide a foundation for his thoughts on law, human rights, and community and also addresses practical issues concerning the implementation of democratic world law within the framework of the Constitution for the Federation of Earth (which is included in an appendix). Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
