Epistemology and Methodology of Comparative Law

Whereas many modern works on comparative law focus on various aspects of legal doctrine the aim of this book is of a more theoretical kind - to reflect on comparative law as a scholarly discipline, in particular at its epistemology and methodology. Thus, among its contents the reader will find: a lively discussion of the kind of 'knowledge' that is, or could be, derived from comparative law; an analysis of 'legal families' which asks whether we...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841134430
• ISBN13: 9781841134437
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.3"