Transformative constitutionalism: Comparing the apex courts of Brazil, India and South Africa, livre ebook

This peer-reviewed book contains a number of contributions about the role of the highest ('apex') courts in Brazil, India and South Africa, in giving effect to the generous group of rights recognised by the aspirational constitutions of these three countries. It is the result of a collaborative research project between researchers in the three countries, involving academics, human rights activists and a judge.The aim of the book is to provide starting points for a horizontal South-South-South 'trialogue' about transformative constitutionalism. While not laying claim to provide a comprehensive comparison of every important aspect covered in each of the three Constitutions, the book focuses on selected thematic areas, including gender, socio-economic rights, land rights and the role of civil society.About the editors:Oscar Vilhena is the Dean of the law school at the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Sao Paulo.Upendra Baxi is Professor of Law in Development, University of Warwick.Frans Viljoen is Director at the Centre for Human Rights and Professor of International Human Rights Law, University of Pretoria.