African Constitutionalism and the Role of Islam
Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im
216 pages | 6 x 9
Cloth 2006 | ISBN 0-8122-3962-8 | $65.00 | £42.50
A volume in the Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights series
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.
Human Rights in the World Community: Issues and Action
Richard Pierre Claude and Burns H. Weston, Editors
Third Edition
568 pages | 7 x 10
Paper 2006 | ISBN 0-8122-1948-1 | $34.95 | £23.00
A volume in the Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights series
This unique textbook seeks to promote students' critical and analytical skills and to provide a teacher-friendly resource featuring: in-depth scholarly introductions to each chapter, multiple questions for discussion and reflection, and an extensive bibliography and annotated filmography.
Now in Paperback
The Pinochet Effect: Transnational Justice in the Age of Human Rights
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
272 pages | 6 x 9
Cloth 2005 | ISBN 0-8122-3845-1 | $55.00 | £36.00
Paper 2006 | ISBN 0-8122-1974-0 | $24.95 | £16.50
A volume in the Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights series
What Pinochet's arrest has taught us about transnational justice and international jurisdiction.
"An electrifying account of Pinochet's extradition proceedings, as it played throughout the international community. . . . A 'must' read"--American Society of International Law Newsletter
More information at http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/series/PSHR.html