Islam and human rights: tradition and politics
Auteur :
Mayer, Ann Elizabeth
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780367097301
Date de publication :
13 juin 2019
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
600 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This text exams of how the Islamic tradition has been exploited for political ends by regimes and institutions seeking to legitimize policies inimical to human rights. Mayer critically appraises Islamic human rights schemes that dilute the human rights afforded by international law, comparing them with the complex Islamic legal heritage and international human rights law.