African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam » (New Edition)

Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law. He is the author of Toward an Islamic Reformation (1990). He is also editor of several books, including Human Rights in Cross-Cultural Perspectives, both available from the University of Pennsylvania Press.

Constitutionalism is becoming the prevalent form of governance in Africa. But how does constitutionalism deal with the lingering effects of colonialism? And how does constitutional law deal with Islamic principles in the region? African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam seeks to answer these questions.

Preface

Chapter 1: Toward an Inclusive Theory of Constitutionalism Chapter 2: Elements of African Constitutionalism Chapter 3: Evaluating Experiences in Incremental Success Chapter 4: The Contingent Role of Islam Chapter 5: Islam and Constitutionalism in Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal Chapter 6: Conclusions: Sustainable Constitutionalism Through Practice

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