Global Perspectives on Subsidiarity is the first book of its kind exclusively devoted to the principle of subsidiarity. It sheds new light on the principle and explores and develops the many applications of the principle of subsidiarity.  The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principle in all its facets, from its philosophical origins in the writings of Aristotle and Aquinas, to its development in Catholic social doctrine, and its emergence as a key principle in European Union Law. This book explores the relationship between subsidiarity and concepts such as sphere sovereignty and social pluralism. It analyses subsidiarity in light of globalisation, federalism, democracy, individual rights and welfare, and discusses subsidiarity and the Australian, Brazilian and German Constitutions.¿

Biographical Details.- 1. The Global Relevance of Subsidiarity: An Overview; Michelle Evans and Augusto Zimmermann.- 2. Subsidiarity in the Writings of Aristotle and Aquinas; Nicholas Aroney.- 3. Subsidiarity in Catholic Social Theory; Patrick McKinley Brennan.- 4. The Relationship Between Subsidiarity and Sphere Sovereignty; Lael Daniel Weinberger.- 5. Subsidiarity and Social Pluralism; Jonathan Chaplin.- 6. Subsidiarity, Democracy and Individual Rights in Brazil; Augusto Zimmermann.- 7. Can Subsidiarity Reform the Modern Welfare State?; The Rev Robert A Sirico.- 8. Subsidiarity and the German Constitution; Jürgen Bröhmer.- 9. Subsidiarity as Judicial and Legislative Review Principles in the European Union; Gabriël A Moens and John Trone.- 10. Subsidiarity and Federalism: A Case Study of the Australian Constitution and its Interpretation; Michelle Evans.- 11. Subsidiarity and the Global Order; Andreas Follesdal.