Protecting the Human Rights of Religious Minorities in Eastern Europe: Human Rights Law, Theory, and Practice - Softcover

Danchin, Peter

 
9780231124751: Protecting the Human Rights of Religious Minorities in Eastern Europe: Human Rights Law, Theory, and Practice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0231124759 ISBN 13: 9780231124751
Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2002

Synopsis

The ousting of the communist regimes has not guaranteed the protection of human rights. The historical reality is that discrimination against minority religious and ethnic groups is often part of a broader monolithic nationalism. As official atheism is replaced by varying models of church-state arrangements, how much will the rule of law prevail against resurgent nationalism and intolerance toward minorities? These nineteen essays consider this question. The authors represent eleven countries (four essays discuss Western Europe ) and include theologians, political and social scientists, legal scholars, and human rights professionals. Whether considering Bulgaria's policy toward Muslims or Christian-Jewish dialogue in Poland, these provocative essays shed new light on human rights in a globalizing world.

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About the Author

Peter A. Danchin is a scholar specializing in human rights and international law. Elizabeth A. Cole is program coordinator for the Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University. Both live in New York City.

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Publisher
Columbia University Press
Publication date
2002
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0231124759
ISBN 13 
9780231124751
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
384

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