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Routledge - The State and the Paradox of Customary Law in Africa

Name: Routledge - The State and the Paradox of Customary Law in Africa
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Explore the complex relationship between state structures and traditional authorities in this academic volume from Routledge. Part of the Cultural Diversity and Law series, this book examines how customary law and non-state normative orders function within contemporary African states. Instead of focusing solely on how the post-colonial state impacts customary regimes, this work shifts the perspective to analyze how the interactions between these orders shape the daily practices of the state itself. It explores the specific challenges faced by local officials who must navigate politico-legal pluralism. This volume provides a deep look at the paradox of customary law, where bureaucrats must operate under conditions of limited state capacity. It is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the legal landscapes of Africa.

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Analyzes the complex roles that customary law and traditional authorities play in contemporary African states.

Shifts the academic focus to how interactions between state and non-state orders shape everyday state practices.

Explores the paradox of customary law and the challenges of operating under politico-legal pluralism.

Examines how local officials manage legal duties when faced with limited state capacity.

Provides a detailed study of the relationship between normative orders and government bureaucracy.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409468631
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 05 February 2018
Listed Since: 01 February 2016

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