
Introduction to Comparative Law
Jaakko Husa(Author)
Hart Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 18. May 2023
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-5099-6360-7 (ISBN)
Description
'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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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 [The book] is well written and provides the necessary information in an understandable form. -- Igor Hron * Comenius University * This is an excellent textbook... I found the book to be very detailed, informative and written in a very accessible way. -- Katarina Trimmings * University of Aberdeen * Professor Husa has written a remarkable book on this subject. Contemporary thinking is emphasised with a tip of the hat to the development of this area of law. What has been missing from many writings in this area is why students should study this topic and how it might be applied. Professor Husa has addressed modern thinking in comparative law, its methods and its applications together with acknowledging some of the difficulties of doing so, something others have skipped. An excellent introduction and text. -- Tony Meacham * Coventry University *More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-5099-6360-7 (9781509963607)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jaakko Husa is Professor of Law and Globalisation at the University of Helsinki, Finland.
Content
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
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