The Law Code of Manu (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Olivelle, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192802712 ISBN 13: 9780192802712

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for fifteen centuries it still generates controversy, with Manu's verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the Law Code is important for its classic description of so many social institutions that have come to be identified with Indian society. It deals with the relationships between social and ethnic groups, between men and women, the organization of the state and the judicial system, reincarnation, the workings of karma, and all aspects of the law.
Patrick Olivelle's lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text, and it incorporates the most recent scholarship on ancient Indian history, law, society, and religion.

About this title

About the Author:

Patrick Olivelle is a Professor of Sanskrit and Indian Religions, University of Texas at Austin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0192802712
• ISBN 13: 9780192802712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368