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‘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.

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Author:   Jaakko Husa (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Hart Publishing
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781509963560

ISBN 10:   1509963561
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   18 May 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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

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

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Jaakko Husa is Professor of Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

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