Legal Pluralism and Shari'a Law by Adam Possamai, James T. Ri... - 9781032931036

Name: Legal Pluralism and Shari'a Law by Adam Possamai, James T. Ri... - 9781032931036
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Legal Pluralism and Shari'a LawAuthor(s): Adam Possamai, James T. Richardson, Bryan Turner\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032931036, 978-1032931036\nSynopsis\nLegal pluralism has often been associated with post-colonial legal developments especially where common law survived alongside tribal and customary laws. Focusing on Sharia, this book examines the legal policies and experiences of various societies with different traditions of citizenship, secularism and common law. Where large diasporic communities of migrants develop, there will be some demand for the institutionalization of Sharia at least in the resolution of domestic disputes. This book tests the limits of multiculturalism by exploring the issue that any recognition of cultural differences might imply similar recognition of legal differences. It also explores the debate about post-secular societies specifically to the presentation and justification .