Self-Determination & Constitution Making in Nepal: Constituent Assembly, Inclusion, & Ethnic Federalism

by Surendra Bhandari

Book Overview

This book systematically analyzes why constitutions do not survive in Nepal, despite sixty years of constitutional history. The author discusses the epistemology of ethnic federalism in Nepal and examines the challenges of nation building and post-nation constitutionalism. The work addresses the connection between ethnic identity, right to self-determination, constitution making and state restructuring, offering possible ways forward for Nepal.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811012318
• ISBN13: 9789811012310
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"