Ethnicity, Law and Human Rights: The English Experience
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Author Description
This is the first in-depth study of the interaction between the cultural traditions of Britain's ethnic minorities and English law. It explores the policies and principles that should govern legal responses to ethnic diversity, testing them by reference to six detailed case studies in which a specific issue of major cultural concern to a particular minority community is addressed--primarily from a legal standpoint. The recent global upsurge in assertions of ethnicity and the book's many references to human rights law (as well as to other legal systems) make for a timely analysis set in a representative context. Written by a respected authority on this branch of the law, the book will interest scholars of civil liberties and human rights law, pupils of ethnic studies, and race-relations professionals.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex legal and ethical challenges arising from the interaction between the cultural traditions of ethnic minority communities and the established framework of English law. Sebastian M. Poulter, a recognized authority in the field, examines the policies and principles that govern how a liberal legal system should respond to cultural diversity. By utilizing a combination of legal theory and human rights discourse, the author provides a framework for evaluating how the state balances individual rights with the preservation of minority cultural practices.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- An analysis of the legal principles governing ethnic diversity in Britain.
- Six detailed case studies focusing on specific cultural concerns within minority communities.
- A comparative examination of human rights law and its application to multiculturalism.
- A critical evaluation of the tension between universal legal standards and cultural autonomy.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and human rights professionals frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of multiculturalism and English jurisprudence. Experts note that the book provides a rigorous, balanced analysis that remains relevant for those studying the evolution of civil liberties in diverse societies.
Page Count:
456
Publication Date:
1998-04-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198257732
ISBN-13:
9780198257738
Ethnic Studies
Human rights
Muslims europe
Sociology
Law
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