Buddhism, politics and the limits of law: the pyrrhic constitutionalism of sri lanka
Auteur :
Schonthal, Benjamin
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781316606414
Date de publication :
15 mars 2018
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,3 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
490 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
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.