Religious Freedom and the Law

<p>This volume presents a timely analysis of some of the current controversies relating to freedom <i>for </i>religion and freedom <i>from </i>religion that have dominated headlines worldwide. The collection trains the lens closely on select issues and contexts to provide detailed snapshots of the ways in which freedom <i>for </i>and <i>from </i>religion are conceptualized protected neglected and negotiated in diverse situations and locations. A broad range of issues including migration education the public space prisons and healthcare are discussed drawing examples from Europe the US Asia Africa and South America. Including contributions from leading experts in the field the book will be essential reading for researchers and policy-makers interested in Law and Religion. </p>