The Civil Code of Japan, Vol. 2: With an Introduction Treating of the Japanese Family System, a Full Index to the Whole Code, and an Appendix Giving ... Legislation on the Subject (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Harington Gubbins

 
9781527989184: The Civil Code of Japan, Vol. 2: With an Introduction Treating of the Japanese Family System, a Full Index to the Whole Code, and an Appendix Giving ... Legislation on the Subject (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the complete Civil Code of Japan, presented with clear context on the Japanese family system.

This edition translates the latter portions of the Code and adds an introductory overview that helps readers understand how family law shaped Japanese society, from historical customs to modern practice.

The volume covers Books IV and V, including topics on Kindred and Succession, and is accompanied by a full index and an Appendix detailing the most recent legislation on the subject. It also provides the original Japanese text for reference, useful for scholars and practitioners alike.
  • Understand how the family unit influenced laws about property, guardianship, and succession.
  • See how adoption, guardianship, and family councils operate within historic and legal frameworks.
  • Access a comprehensive index and a practical Appendix with recent amendments.
  • Read contextual introductions that illuminate the development of Japanese family law.
Ideal for researchers, historians, legal professionals, and readers seeking a grounded look at Japan’s civil law foundations and how they relate to social structures.

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