Major Legal Systems in the World Today: An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Law

Renà David,John E. C. Brierley

ISBN 10: 0029076102 / ISBN 13: 9780029076101

Published by Free Press, 1978

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Major Legal Systems in the World Today: An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Law
• Publisher: Free Press
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0029076102
• ISBN 13: 9780029076101
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A significant introduction to the study of comparative law and a notable scholarly work, "Major Legal Systems in the World Today" analyzes the general characteristics which lie behind the development of the four principal legal systems of the world: the Civil law, the Common law, the Socialist law (primarily Soviet), and those based on religious or philosophical principles (Muslim, Hindu, Chinese, Japanese, and African). Providing unique insights into the spirt of each "legal family, " the book presents a total view of the historical foundation and the sources and structure of the law in each system.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)