African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam.
An-Na'im, Abdullahi Ahmed.
African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (212 pages) - Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights Series . - Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights Series .
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Toward an Inclusive Theory of Constitutionalism -- 2. Elements of African Constitutionalism -- 3. Evaluating Experience in Incremental Success -- 4. The Contingent Role of Islam -- 5. Islam and Constitutionalism in Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal -- 6. Conclusions: Sustainable Constitutionalism Through Practice -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Constitutionalism is becoming the prevalent form of governance in Africa. But how does constitutionalism deal with the lingering effects of colonialism? And how does constitutional law deal with Islamic principles in the region? African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam seeks to answer these questions.
9780812201116
Constitutional law-Africa.
Constitutional law-Africa-Philosophy.
Constitutional law (Islamic law).
Islam and state.
Electronic books.
KQC524 -- .N35 2006eb
342.6
African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (212 pages) - Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights Series . - Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights Series .
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Toward an Inclusive Theory of Constitutionalism -- 2. Elements of African Constitutionalism -- 3. Evaluating Experience in Incremental Success -- 4. The Contingent Role of Islam -- 5. Islam and Constitutionalism in Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal -- 6. Conclusions: Sustainable Constitutionalism Through Practice -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Constitutionalism is becoming the prevalent form of governance in Africa. But how does constitutionalism deal with the lingering effects of colonialism? And how does constitutional law deal with Islamic principles in the region? African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam seeks to answer these questions.
9780812201116
Constitutional law-Africa.
Constitutional law-Africa-Philosophy.
Constitutional law (Islamic law).
Islam and state.
Electronic books.
KQC524 -- .N35 2006eb
342.6