Sociological foundations of constitutions

The entry aims to chart the origins and current development of sociological constitutionalism. The entry begins by defining the scope of inquiry and situating sociological studies on constitutions within the broader field of sociological research. It then traces the evolution of sociological constitutionalism from its early conceptualizations to its global consolidation. It goes on by discussing methodological diversity in the field, highlighting various approaches that have been employed. The entry then engages with the uses of sociological approaches in comparative constitutional studies by selecting five recurring topics that have been prominent in scholarly debates. Lastly, it provides an outlook of the topic by outlining current research trajectories in the field.