Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

This book proposes a transformation from human rights organized around a state determined practice to one that is focused on a people-centric approach that empowers individuals. It will appeal to legal educators and practicing lawyers, as well as students of social sciences and scholars of sociology, political science and international relations.

Exploring the intersection of Islamic principles and African legal frameworks, this book delves into how constitutionalism is shaped by religious beliefs and cultural practices. It highlights the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when integrating Islamic law within diverse African contexts. The text examines case studies from various countries, offering insights into the evolving relationship between religion and governance, and advocating for a more inclusive approach to constitutional development that respects both secular and religious perspectives.

This powerful volume challenges the conventional view that the concept of human rights is peculiar to the West and, therefore, inherently alien to the non-Western traditions of third world countries. This book demonstrates that there is a contextual legitimacy for the concept of human rights. Virginia A. Leary and Jack Donnelly discuss the Western cultural origins of international human rights; David Little, Bassam Tibi, and Ann Elizabeth Mayer explore Christian and Islamic perspectives on human rights; Rhoda E. Howard, Claude E. Welch, Jr., and James C. N. Paul examine human rights in the context of the African nation-state; Kwasi Wiredu, James Silk, and Francis M. Deng offer African cultural perspectives; and Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im and Richard D. Schwartz discuss prospects for a cross-cultural approach to human rights.