This thesis argues that multiculturalism is a principle for interpreting the 1998 Ecuadorian Constitution and, in light of that, the inalienability of indigenous lands reflects the exercise of an inter-generational right and protects the exercise of indigenous self- governance. The Constitution also establishes the state''s ownership of oil and any non- renewable resources in the subsoil. Most of Ecuador''s oil reserves are located in the Amazon region, which is inhabited by several indigenous peoples. The intersection of the property systems for the surface and the mineral estate is a realm of constant conflict between indigenous peoples and the Ecuadorian state. The thesis argues that the 1998 Constitution prevents the multicultural state from extinguishing indigenous property rights even by resorting to expropriation based on a claim of public interest. Thus the thesis argues that indigenous consent is a condition precedent to state authorization of oil projects inside indigenous lands. This thesis was awarded the Chancellor''s Graduate Medal, recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement among students at the Master''s level from the University of Calgary in 2009.
Produktkennzeichnungen
ISBN-10
3838324102
ISBN-13
9783838324104
eBay Product ID (ePID)
162349724
Produkt Hauptmerkmale
Sprache
Englisch
Anzahl der Seiten
160 Seiten
Verlag
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
Publikationsname
The Ecuadorian Multicultural State
Autor
Isabela Figueroa
Format
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsjahr
2010
Zusätzliche Produkteigenschaften
Hörbuch
No
Inhaltsbeschreibung
Paperback
Item Length
22cm
Item Height
10mm
Item Width
15cm
Item Weight
256g
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