‘A delightful and fresh approach to the comparative study of law.' (Jans Smits, Maastricht University, the Netherlands) (of the first edition).
This textbook presents a clear and thought-provoking introduction to the study of comparative law.
The book provides students with in-depth analyses of the major global comparative methodologies and theories. Written in a lively style, it leads the student through debates in comparative legal scholarship, both in the Western world and in the lesser studied jurisdictions, beyond Europe and North America.
The second edition includes a revised structure to help the student understand the subject, an updated introductory chapter, and new material on legal transplants and globalisation. It also explores allied disciplines, including linguistics, history, and post-colonial studies giving students full context of the subject.
By:
Jaakko Husa (University of Helsinki Finland)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 232mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 496g
ISBN: 9781509963560
ISBN 10: 1509963561
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 13 July 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction 2. Comparative Law as a Discipline - A Short History 3. Comparative Law - Definitions and Distinctions 4. Comparative Law - One of the Legal Disciplines 5. Why Compare? 6. Basic Strategies in Comparison 7. Comparing - Differences and Similarities 8. Comparison - Obstacles and Difficulties 9. Macro-comparison 10. Legal Evolution? 11. Groupings, Classifications, Categories 12. Conclusion
Jaakko Husa is Professor of Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
Reviews for Introduction to Comparative Law
A sensible and sensitive overview of schools, themes, problems and challenges when 'doing' comparative law. -- Maurice Adams, Tilburg University, the Netherlands A delightful and fresh approach to the comparative study of law. -- Jans Smits, Maastricht University, the Netherlands