Examining mostly Islamic states, law scholars from Britain, Ireland, and Canada explore the complexities inherent in the freedom of religion within international law, and analyze the cultural-religious relativist debate in contemporary human rights law. Their topics include religion as a source of international law, why the Hindu caste system presents a new challenge for human rights, minority rights and self-determination in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the path of Muslim integration into Northern Ireland. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)