Japanese Law - Hardcover

Oda, Hiroshi; Oad, Hiroshi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 040666921X ISBN 13: 9780406669216

Publisher: Lexis Pub, 1993

Synopsis

Japanese Law is the first investigation in English by a single author of the whole corpus of Japanese law today. Readable and accessible, it demystifies Japanese law by presenting it in a modern, clear and rational way. Beginning with a discussion of Japanese law in comparative legal studies, the reception of foreign law in Japan and the sources of Japanese law, the book then goes on to provide a thorough overview of Japanese law. Looking at individual subject areas in turn, Professor Oda addresses the law of obligation, tort, family law and succession, intellectual property, company law civil and criminal law and procedure, and property law. Separate chapters deal with labor law, human rights, foreign relations law, securities and exchange law and anti-monopoly law, to provide comprehensive and all embracing coverage of the subject. Written by a Japanese academic with first-hand knowledge of his subject, and with considerable international experience of training, teaching and research, this book will be of immense value to all who need to know how Japanese law works in practice today. Whether businessperson with Japanese interests, practitioner participating in legal transactions with Japanese involvement, academic or student taking courses in Japaneses law and comparative legal systems, Japanese Law will prove indispensable. Published as part of Butterworth's "Legal Systems of the World" series, this volume examines the Japanese legal system. Topics include Japanese law in comparative legal studies, the reception of foreign law in Japan, the sources of Japanese law as well as individual aspects of Japanese law.

About this title

About the Author:

Hiroshi Oda is the Sir Ernest Satow Professor of Japanese Law at the University of London (University College), a professor of the College d'Europe (Brugge), and consultant to Herbert Smith, solicitors. He is a graduate of the Law Faculty of the University of Tokyo, held a chair of Soviet Law there and was granted a LL.D before moving to London. He has held various visiting positions including visiting professorship at Cornell Law School (US). He is also a qualified attorney in Japan and practices Japanese and Russian law in London and Tokyo.

Review:

Review from previous edition: "successful in offering a clear, readable and structured account ..."

--International and Comparative Law Quarterly, Vol. 50, Oct 2001

"this book is certain to give balanced and intelligent grounding to the uninitiated, and food for further exploration to the enthusiast. Professor Oda's historical awareness makes of an introductory legal text a genuinely delightful read."
Irish Jurist 35 (2000)

"a classic for jurist and Western comparative lawyers"

--Xavier Blanc-Jouvan, Revue Internationale de Droit Compare

About this edition

• Publisher: Lexis Pub
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 040666921X
• ISBN 13: 9780406669216
• Binding: Hardcover