Changing concepts of rights and justice in south asia

Book Details

• Editor: Michael R. Anderson & Sumit Guha
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Language: English
• Published Year: 2000
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 0195653122
• Book Condition: Used – Good
• Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

Changing Concepts of Rights and Justice in South Asia, edited by Michael R. Anderson and Sumit Guha, presents a scholarly examination of the evolving understanding of rights, justice, and legal frameworks across South Asian societies. The volume brings together contributions from leading scholars who explore how historical, social, and political developments have shaped contemporary legal and ethical concepts in the region.

The book discusses themes such as colonial legal influences, social justice movements, changing interpretations of rights, and the interaction between customary practices and modern legal systems. By examining different historical periods and social contexts, the contributors provide a deeper understanding of how ideas of justice and rights have developed and transformed in South Asia.

Ideal for students, researchers, and readers interested in legal studies, history, and political science, this volume offers valuable insights into the intellectual and institutional evolution of justice and rights in the South Asian context.