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Identity, Diversity, and Constitutionalism in Africa
Francis Mading DengDaniel J. DengDavid K. DengVanessa Jiménez
出版US Institute of Peace Press, 2008
主題Law / InternationalPolitical Science / GeneralPolitical Science / International Relations / GeneralPolitical Science / Political Process / GeneralPolitical Science / ConstitutionsPolitical Science / World / AfricanPsychology / Interpersonal RelationsPsychology / Social Psychology
ISBN16012703489781601270344
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=R5A1nhRT3hQC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Since independence, African states have struggled under the burden of European models of governance. Hobbled by these alien frameworks, countries have limped from crisis to crisis, unable to establish their democratic legitimacy or to quell the secessionist demands of marginalized minorities. In this innovative and stimulating volume, Francis Deng outlines a new relationship between governments and societies a relationship informed by Western concepts but based on traditional African values such as respect for human dignity, equality, and self-rule.Francis Deng, a distinguished scholar and world-renowned diplomat, interweaves legal and cultural anthropology, constitutional law, political science, and a practitioner s pragmatism as he dissects current dilemmas and devises feasible solutions. At the heart of the volume are two key concepts: constitutionalism as an evolving system of laws, norms, practices, and institutions; and self-determination as both an expression of identity and a tool for conflict prevention and resolution. These two ideas, argues Deng, can help Africans resolve the tension between ethnic diversity and national identity."