Constitutionalism of Australian First Nations a comparative study / Maria Salvatrice Randazzo.

Author/creator Randazzo, Maria Salvatrice
Format Electronic
Publication InfoAbingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.
Descriptionxiii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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SeriesIndigenous peoples and the law
Contents Introduction -- A conceptual narrative of constitutionalism : modern conceptualisation and contemporary (re) formulations -- A conceptual apparatus for inquiries into Australian First Nations constitutionalism -- Journeying 'extraordinary places' : methodological approaches for a macro-intercultural comparison of Australian First Nations constitutional orders -- The genesis of the Warlpiri, Yolngu, and Pintupi constitutional orders -- The foundational principles of the Warlpiri, Yolngu, and Pintupi constitutional orders -- The basic institutional elements of the Warlpiri, Yolngu, and Pintupi constitutional orders -- Articulation of an emergent legal theory for the Warlpiri, Yolngu, and Pintupi constitutional orders -- Conclusion.
Abstract "The book considers Australian First Nations constitutionalism by drawing on the chthonic constitutional traditions of three distinct Australian First Nations legal orders: the Warlpiri, Yolngu, and Pintupi legal orders, in the endeavour of identifying, via a comparative analysis, a core of similarities to be drawn upon and articulate an emergent legal theory common to the three legal orders. The comparative analysis is undertaken at the most foundational levels of their legal traditions, via the prism of a legal paradigm elaborated with reference to an Australian Indigenous cosmological, ontological, and epistemological standpoint. The proposed legal theory comprises a broad overview, general concepts, normative principles, and general working principles. In so doing, the book expounds how Australian First Nations constitutionalism unfolds into holistic orders of spiritual, political, and legal authority that are explainable in terms of legal theory. At most foundational level, such elaboration may help delineate normative and legal constitutional patterns throughout Indigenous Australia"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (219-243) and index.
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LCCN 2022001321
ISBN9780367760281 (hardback)
ISBN9781032300047 (paperback)
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