Screen LibraryIdentity, diversity, and constitutionalism in Africa
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| Group Author: | ; ; |
| Published: |
United States Institute of Peace Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Washington, D.C. |
| Publication Dates: | 2008. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xiv, 271 p.: ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781601270351 (cloth : alk. paper) 1601270356 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781601270344 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1601270348 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | D740 |
| CLC: | D740.2 |
| Call Number: | D740.2/D392 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-249) and index. The challenges of constitutionalism -- Comparative purview of African constitutionalism -- The politics of identity and the challenge of unity -- Self determination : straddling unity and secession -- African culture and worldview -- Models of African normative concepts -- Elements of a framework : conflict management and democratic participation -- Elements of a framework : human rights, development, environmental protection, and gender issues -- Knowledge of African culture : a prerequisite -- Conclusions. |