Hindu Law: Beyond Tradition and Modernity

This book analyses the development of Hindu law from the ancient period to its emergence as a postmodern phenomenon in the 21st century. The author uses comparative social theory literature to establish that Hindu law must be viewed both as an ancient, evolving conceptual entity and a living legal s...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Menski, Werner
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Zusammenfassung:
This book analyses the development of Hindu law from the ancient period to its emergence as a postmodern phenomenon in the 21st century. The author uses comparative social theory literature to establish that Hindu law must be viewed both as an ancient, evolving conceptual entity and a living legal system.
Umfang:
1 online resource (xxii, 648 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-908803-9
0-19-908029-1
Schlagworte:
Hindus > Legal status, laws, etc. > India.
Civil law > India.
Hindu law > History.
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