Buddhism, politics and the limits of law: the pyrrhic constitutionalism of sri lanka
Auteur :
Schonthal, Benjamin
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107152236
Date de publication :
17 nov. 2016
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
590 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
It is widely assumed that a well-designed and well-implemented constitution can help ensure religious harmony in modern states. Drawing on groundbreaking research from Sri Lanka, with a focus on Buddhism, this book argues that constitutional law can be more harmful than helpful when it comes to addressing conflicts over religion.