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OverviewThis topical book examines how the goals of constitutionalism – good and fair government – are addressed at a time when the multi-religious composition of countries’ populations has never before been so pronounced. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Francois VenterPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd ISBN: 9781785361616ISBN 10: 1785361619 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 30 October 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsContents: PART I RELIGION, THE STATE AND CONSTITUTIONALISM 1. The Roots of a Relationship: Religion, The State and its Power 2. Globalization, Constitutional Law and Religion 3. Constitutionalism PART II RELIGION IN LAW 4. Religion in Constitutions 5. Religion in International Law 6. Travails of the Judges in Religious Cases PART III OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATE IN RELIGIOUS MATTERS 7. The Weaknesses of Contemporary Statehood in the Face of Religious Pluralism 8. The Demands of Constitutionalism Regarding Religion 9. A Post-secular Approach to Religious Pluralism IndexReviews'A timely and immensely scholarly work to explain how present doctrines of secularism could be infused, enriched by the notion of objective constitutionalism. The author's wide-ranging comparative research and his understanding of religious systems, as well as constitutions, judicial precedent and international law instruments, are most impressive. This is a work that deserves serious worldwide study and attention by academics, students, religious leaders and governments.' -- Marinus Wiechers, Former Principal, University of South Africa 'Constitutional arrangements relating to the relationship between religion and the law have over the years reflected a rich variety, ranging from the separation of religion and the law to the identity of religion and the law. Constitutionalism and Religion records the rich varieties of constitutional arrangements of religion in many countries of the world and in respect of a great variety of pragmatic features of our day-to-day lives, such as education, labour relations and the display of religious symbols.' -- Johan D. van der Vyver, Emory University School of Law, US 'Francois Venter's study of Constitutionalism and Religion is a major contribution to the understanding of church-state relations in the modern age. This global comparative exploration of how governments need to engage with twenty-first century religious pluralism is refracted through the prism of the author's informed critique of the challenges faced in post-apartheid South Africa. This book is a handy road map when travelling through potentially hostile territory.' -- Mark Hill QC, University of Pretoria, South Africa 'Constitution arrangements relating to the relationship between religion and the law have over the years reflected a rich variety, ranging from the separation of religion and the law to the identity of religion and the law. Constitutionalism and Religion records the rich varieties of constitutional arrangements of religion in many countries of the world and in respect of a great variety of pragmatic features of our day-to-day lives, such as education, labour relations, and the display of religious symbols.' - Johan D. van der Vyver, Emory University School of Law, Emory University, US; 'A timely and immensely scholarly work to explain how present doctrines of secularism could be infused, and enriched by the notion of objective constitutionalism. The author's wide-ranging comparative research, and his understanding of religious systems, as well as constitutions, judicial precedent and international law instruments are most impressive. This is a work that deserves serious world-wide study and attention by academics, students, religious leaders and governments.'- Marinus Wiechers, Former Principle, University of South Africa; 'Francois Venter's study of Constitutionalism and Religion is a major contribution to the understanding of church-state relations in the modern age. This global comparative exploration of how governments need to engage with twenty-first century religious pluralism is refracted through the prism of the author's informed critique of the challenges faced in post-apartheid of South Africa. This book is a handy road map when travelling through potentially hostile territory.' - Mark Hill QC, University of Pretoria, South Africa Author InformationFrancois Venter, Extraordinary Professor, Faculty of Law, North-West University, South Africa Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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