Courts and Social Transformation in New Democracies - An Institutional Voice for the Poor? (Hardcover, New Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Roberto Gargarella
Editors:	Pilar Domingo
Authors:	Theunis Roux
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-4783-6
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > General
LSN:	0-7546-4783-8
Barcode:	9780754647836

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