Islamic law and international human rights law : searching for common ground?

Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms. From gender equality to freedom of religion the book explores the main flashpoints in the debate,...

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Main Authors: Emon, Anver M. (Author), Glahn, Benjamin (Author)
Other Authors: Ellis, Mark S. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press , c2012
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Summary:Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms. From gender equality to freedom of religion the book explores the main flashpoints in the debate, examining the operation of the law in context
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xv, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:0199641447 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780199641444 (hardback : alk. paper)