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Truth about natural law ::history, theory, consequences /
No full textLong sidelined in legal discourse, natural law is undergoing a major resurgence in the United States, with dozens of books and articles on the topic, and several sitting judges referring to it in judicial decisions or legal writings. Yet its century-long dormancy has left many jurists and laypeople with a limited and superficial understanding of what natural law is about. 'Truth About Natural Law' addresses this gap, offering an accessible yet critical exploration of the theory, history, and contemporary relevance of natural law. Brian Z. Tamanaha draws on a wealth of original material to explore the diverse natural law and natural rights positions of prominent past and contemporary authorities
Land transactions and practice in Uganda : (case law, procedures and practice principles).
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Law, justice, society ::selected works of Upendra Baxi.
No full textThis volume presents a selection of Upendra Baxi's works on the broad theme of constitutionalism. The first of these works dates to 1969, while the last is from 2014. Read together, they enable readers to see how an engaged scholar has grappled with the important questions of his time across four and a half decades. These 15 works contain some rare writings that have remained under-studied, as well as some classic pieces that are well known and widely cited, but offer the promise of new insights when placed against the evolution of Baxi's thought over time. Taked as a whole, the volume offers much to anyone interested in issues of law and constitutionalism, be it a seasoned veteran or a fresh disciple
Law, justice, society ::selected works of Upendra Baxi.
No full textThis volume recognizes that Baxi has continually stressed on the importance of compassion, dignity, solidarity and participation in his exposition on human rights. There is a need to return to the self-same values as humanity confronted with its own extinction wishes to escape it. The volume has been divided into four parts namely: theory, context, movements and constituencies
