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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Menski, Werner
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Hindus > Legal status, laws, etc. > India.
Civil law > India.
Hindu law > History.
Droit hindou > Histoire.
Civil law
Hindu law
Hindus > Legal status, laws, etc.
India
Legal status.
Electronic books.
History
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Print version9780195699210.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 648 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199080298
0199080291