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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Main Author: Menski, Werner
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2012, 2012
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
Physical Description:xxii, 648 p.
ISBN:9780199080298