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Kende, Mark S., 1960-

Constitutional rights in two worlds : South Africa and the United States South Africa and the United States / Mark S. Kende. - Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xiii, 321 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- History and background -- The death penalty -- Gender equality -- Gay rights -- Affirmative action -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of religion -- Socioeconomic rights -- Final thoughts.

This text examines the South African Constitutional Court in detail to determine how it has functioned during the nation's transition and compares its rulings to those of the U.S. Supreme Court on similar rights issues.

ISBN: 9780521879040 (hbk.) 9780521171762 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008050028

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA906354 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014883727 Uk

Subjects--Corporate Names:
South Africa. Constitutional Court.
United States. Supreme Court.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights--South Africa.
Constitutional law--South Africa.
Human rights--United States.
Constitutional law--United States.
Mensenrechten.
Grondrechten.
Rechtsvergelijking.
Grundrecht
Menschenrecht
Verfassungsrecht

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Zuid-Afrika.
Verenigde Staten.
USA
Südafrika

LC Class. No.: K3240 / .K453