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Q&A with Chibli Mallat, author of Democracy Redefined

Chibli Mallat introduces 'Democracy Redefined' and explores the Lebanese Constitution's history and its unique approach to democracy.

September 12, 2025
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Decolonizing the human: Beginning from Edward Said’s humanism

Benjamin P. Davis explores the influence of Edward Said on his novel reading of humanity in decolonial theory.

Edinburgh University Press
May 5, 2025

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Decolonising human rights: a Q&A with Benjamin P. Davis

I want to talk about how all of us can decolonise human rights in our everyday lives, in constructive and imaginative ways

Edinburgh University Press
August 23, 2023