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Skirmishing witchcraft related deaths and abuses with human rights loom : overcoming the socio-cultural practices in african countries by application of law and science
Publication details: BangaloreBangalore NLSIU 2013Description: 98 p. ; 25 cmOnline resources:
Contents:
Table of contents- Definition of terms; Research Methodology; I. The contribution of legal Anthropology and law In a debate with cultural relativism concerning witchcraft related practices and deaths; II. The Jurisprudence of Cultural Relativism and Universalism III. The Nexus of Normative Jurisprudence, Universalism and Cultural Relativism; IV. Is Universalism on the verge of disintegration?; V. Witchcraft and Human Rights: The Nexus; VI. Witch-Hunting: A social anathema of 21st Century; VII. Branded Witches- Children accused of Sorcery; VIII. NGO Statement via Human Rights Council XVI Session on Child accused of Witchcraft; IX State specific Case Studies; Case studies from Nigeria; Case studies from Malawi; Case studies from South Africa; case studies from Tanzania; X. Psychopathology and Cultural Psychology: the psychiatric approach and Scientific Temper; Conclusion; Bibliography.
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Dissertation
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Table of contents- Definition of terms; Research Methodology; I. The contribution of legal Anthropology and law In a debate with cultural relativism concerning witchcraft related practices and deaths; II. The Jurisprudence of Cultural Relativism and Universalism III. The Nexus of Normative Jurisprudence, Universalism and Cultural Relativism; IV. Is Universalism on the verge of disintegration?; V. Witchcraft and Human Rights: The Nexus; VI. Witch-Hunting: A social anathema of 21st Century; VII. Branded Witches- Children accused of Sorcery; VIII. NGO Statement via Human Rights Council XVI Session on Child accused of Witchcraft; IX State specific Case Studies; Case studies from Nigeria; Case studies from Malawi; Case studies from South Africa; case studies from Tanzania; X. Psychopathology and Cultural Psychology: the psychiatric approach and Scientific Temper; Conclusion; Bibliography.