| Description |
[x], 274 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Law, state and secularism -- pt. 2. Religion and speech in a pluralist society -- pt. 3. Religion as a factor in legal processes and decisions -- pt. 4. Negotiating religious law and personal beliefs |
| Summary |
This book highlights the interaction between secular law and religion with particular attention being given to the implications for law and society, religious tolerance and freedom. The book focuses on the practical and topical issues that have arisen in recent years in Australia. As one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, a pioneer of multicutural policies in immigration and social justice, Australia is a revealing site for contemporary studies in a world afraid of immigration and terrorism, issues that are affecting much of the globe |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [246]-268) and index |
| Subject |
Freedom of religion -- Australia.
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Freedom of religion.
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Religion and law.
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Religion and state -- Australia.
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Religion and state.
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Religious minorities -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Australia.
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| Author |
Hosen, Nadirsyah.
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Mohr, Richard.
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| LC no. |
2010050821 |
| ISBN |
0415572495 (hbk.) |
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9780415572491 (hbk) |
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