The Oxford Handbook of the Brazilian Constitution

The Oxford Handbook of the Brazilian Constitution offers a comprehensive study of the rights and institutions enshrined in the 1988 Constitution, a subject that has become increasingly central to global constitutional debates in recent years.

Drawing on the expertise of Brazilian and international legal scholars and political scientists, the Handbook serves as a practical tool for understanding Brazil's complex constitutional framework. It covers a wide range of topics, including constitutional history, constituent power, constitutional norms, fundamental rights, federalism, separation of powers, constitutional interpretation, constitutional institutions, judicial review, social policies, and international perspectives on Brazil's constitutional structure. As the first work of its kind in English, the Handbook offers an in-depth analysis of the Brazilian Constitution, filling a crucial gap in existing literature, making Brazilian constitutional scholarship more accessible to a global audience. Contributors approach each subject from two perspectives: a functional one, explaining how it is defined legally and constitutionally, how it is discussed in the literature, and how courts interpret it; and a critical one, offering suggestions for improving these institutions in the context of comparative constitutional law. In a world increasingly shaped by constitutional dialogue, this Handbook stands as an essential bridge between Brazilian legal thought and the broader global conversation.