Edited Book
| 2006
Courts and Social Transformation in New Democracies. An Institutional Voice for the Poor?
Using case studies drawn from Latin America, Africa, India and Eastern Europe, this volue examines the role of courts as a channel for social transformation for excluded sectors of society in contemporary democracies. With a focus on social rightsd litigation in post-authoriatarian regimes or in the context of fragile state control, the contributors assess the role of judicial processes in altering (or perpetuating) social and economic inequalities and power relations in society. Drawing on interdisciplinary expertise in the fields of law, political theory and political science, the chapters address theoretical debates and present empirical case studies to examine recent trends in social rights litigation.
In this volume:
- Courts and Social Transformation: An Analytical Framework
Gloppen, Siri - Courts under Construction in Angola: What can They do for the Poor?
Skaar, Elin and Josè Octavio Serra Van-Dunem
