Courts and Social Transformation in New Democracies: An Institutional Voice for the Poor?

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Synopsis
Using case studies drawn from Latin America, Africa, India and Eastern Europe, this volume examines the role of courts as a channel for social transformation for excluded sectors of society in contemporary democracies. With a focus on social rights litigation in post-authoritarian regimes or in the context of fragile state control, the authors assess the role of judicial processes in altering (or perpetuating) social and economic inequalities and power relations in society. Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise in the fields of law, political theory, and political science, the chapters address theoretical debates and present empirical case studies to examine recent trends in social rights litigation.
Copyright:
2006

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
328 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781351947961
Related ISBNs:
9781138264540, 9781315259079, 9780754647836
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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Edited by:
Pilar Domingo

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