Menski, Werner, author.

Comparative law in a global context : the legal systems of Asia and Africa / Werner Menski. - Second edition - New York : Cambridge University Press , 2006. - xx, 674 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 614-658) and index.

Comparative law and legal theory from a global perspective -- Legal pluralism -- Comparative jurisprudence : images and reflections of law -- Hindu law : the search for appropriateness -- Islamic law : god's law or men's law? -- African law : the search for law -- Chinese law : code and conduct.

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Comparative law.
Law--Philosophy.

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