Author

Contributions

  • Smits, J. M. - Contributor
  • Edward Elgar Publishing. - Contributor

Publication

2006 - Edward Elgar Pub., Cheltenham, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

205,250 words, Guess

Page Count

821 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing1992681
  • Goodreads4226105

Classifications

  • DDC340/.203
  • LCCK48 .E42 2006

Description

Publisher's description: Containing newly updated versions of existing entries and adding several important new entries, this second edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship. Written by leading authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countries' legal systems and, as a whole, presents an overview of the current state of affairs. Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in comparative law, especially academics, students and practitioners.

Description

The first of its kind, this comprehensive Encyclopedia on comparative law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship. Written by authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countries legal systems and as a whole presents an overview of the current state of affairs.

Subjects

Topics

Genres

  • Encyclopedias.

Series Statement

  • Elgar original reference

Other Editions

  • Elgar encyclopedia of comparative lawEdward Elgar Pub.2006-01-01

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