Buddhism, Politics and the Limits of Law: The Pyrrhic Constitutionalism of Sri Lanka

摘要: It is widely assumed that a well-designed and well-implemented constitution can help ensure religious harmony in modern states. Yet how correct this assumption? Drawing on groundbreaking research from Sri Lanka, book argues persuasively for another possibility: when it comes to religion, relying constitutional law may not be helpful, but harmful; practice give way pyrrhic constitutionalism. Written lucid direct style, aimed at both specialists non-specialists, Buddhism, Politics the Limits of Law explains why has deepened, rather than diminished, conflicts over religion Lanka. Examining roles Buddhist monks, civil society groups, political coalitions more, provides first extended study legal regulation Lanka as well book-length analysis intersections Buddhism contemporary law.