Protecting minority rights in African countries : (Record no. 34679)
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER | |
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LC control number | 2017950461 |
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
International Standard Book Number | 9781786438607 |
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
Call number | 342.60873 MB PR |
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
Authors | Mbaku, John Mukum, |
Dates | 1950- |
TITLE STATEMENT | |
Title | Protecting minority rights in African countries : |
Subtitle | a constitutional political economy approach / |
Statement of responsibility, etc | John Mukum Mbaku |
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
Place of publication | Cheltenham, UK : |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing, |
Date | c2018. |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
Extent | xii, 351 p. ; |
Size | 25 cm. |
SUMMARY | |
Summary | In this enlightening book, John Mukum Mbaku analyses the main challenges of constitutional design and the construction of governance institutions in Africa today. He argues that the central issues are: providing each country with a constitutional order that is capable of successfully managing sectarian conflict and enhancing peaceful coexistence; protecting the rights of citizens - including those of minorities; minimizing the monopolization of political space by the majority (to the detriment of minorities); and, effectively preventing government impunity. Mbaku offers a comprehensive analysis of various approaches to the management of diversity, and shows how these approaches can inform Africa's struggle to promote peace and good governance. He explores in depth the existence of dysfunctional and anachronistic laws and institutions inherited from the colonial state, and the process through which laws and institutions are formulated or constructed, adopted, and amended. A close look at the constitutional experiences of the American Republic provides important lessons for constitutional design and constitutionalism in Africa. Additionally, comparative politics and comparative constitutional law also provide important lessons for the management of diversity in African countries. Mbaku recommends state reconstruction through constitutional design as a way for each African country to provide itself with laws and institutions that reflect the realities of each country, including the necessary mechanisms and tools for the protection of the rights of minorities. From students and scholars to NGOs, lawyers and policymakers, this unique and judicious book is an essential tool for all those seeking to understand and improve governance and development in Africa. |
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
Topical Heading | Minorities |
General | Legal status, laws, etc. |
Geographic | Africa |
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
Topical Heading | Minorities |
General | Civil rights |
Geographic | Africa |
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
Topical Heading | Constitutional law |
Geographic | Africa |
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
Uniform Resource Identifier | https://uowd.box.com/s/15dbxgfo8qabu6tmc3g5tvw68u9afpal |
Public note | Location Map |
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
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SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Main Collection | 2018-11-07 | AMAUK | 342.60873 MB PR | T0060686 | 2018-10-03 | 2018-10-03 | REGULAR | Oct2018 |