African constitutionalism and the role of Islam
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.
Print Book, English, ©2006
University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, ©2006
XII, 199 p. ; 24 cm.
9780812239621, 0812239628
851292370
PrefaceChapter 1: Toward an Inclusive Theory of ConstitutionalismChapter 2: Elements of African ConstitutionalismChapter 3: Evaluating Experiences in Incremental SuccessChapter 4: The Contingent Role of IslamChapter 5: Islam and Constitutionalism in Sudan, Nigeria, and SenegalChapter 6: Conclusions: Sustainable Constitutionalism Through PracticeReference List