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Reasons of identity : a normative guide to the political and legal assessment of identity claims /

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The current legal and political context is more congenial than ever to considering claims made by minorities for the protection of some aspect of their identity. This book argues that multicultural societies depend for their success on having courts and legislatures which are capable of assessing th...

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Main Author: Eisenberg, Avigail I., 1962-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Multiculturalism > Political aspects.
Multiculturalism > Law and legislation.
Minorities.
Minorities > Legal status, laws, etc.
Minorities > Civil rights.
Multiculturalisme > Aspect politique.
Minorités > Droits.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Human Rights.
Minorities
Minorities > Civil rights
Multiculturalism > Law and legislation
Multiculturalism > Political aspects
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The current legal and political context is more congenial than ever to considering claims made by minorities for the protection of some aspect of their identity. This book argues that multicultural societies depend for their success on having courts and legislatures which are capable of assessing these identity claims fairly.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 186 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index.
ISBN:9780191570834
0191570834
9780191710704
0191710709
9780199291304
0199291306