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Introduction To Middle Eastern Law
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This Book Provides An Introduction To The Laws Of The Middle East, Defining The Contours Of A Field Of Study That Deserves To Be Called 'Middle Eastern Law'. It Introduces Middle Eastern Law As A Reflection Of Legal Styles, Many Of Which Are Shared By Islamic Law And The Laws Of Christian And Jewish Near Eastern Communities. It Offers A Detailed Survey Of The Foundations Of Middle Eastern Law, Using Court Archives And An Array Of Legal Sources From The Earliest Records Of Hammurabi To The Massive Compendia Of Law In The Islamic Classical Age Through To The Latest Decisions Of Middle Eastern High Courts. It Focuses On The Way Legislators And Courts Conceive Of Law And Apply It In The Middle East. It Builds On The Author'S Extensive Legal Practice, With The Aim Of Introducing The Middle Eastern Law'S Main Sources And Concepts In A Manner Accessible To Nonspecialist Legal Scholars And Practitioners Alike.The Book Begins With An Exploration Of The Depth And Variety Of Middle Eastern Law, Introducing The Concepts Of Shari'A, Fiqh, And Qanun, (Which All Mean 'Law'), And Dwelling On Islamic Law As The 'Common Law' Of The Middle East. It Provides A Historical Introduction To The Contemporary Middle East, Exploring Political Systems, Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, The Laws Of Tort And Obligations, Commercial Law (Including Islamic Banking, Company Law, Capital Markets, And Commercial Arbitration); And Examines Legislative Reform In Family Law And The Position Of Women In The Legal System. The Author Considers The Interaction Between Islamic And Western Laws And Includes A Bibliography Designed For Further Research Into The Jurisdictions And Themes Explored Throughout The Book.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Middle Eastern Law'? A: The book primarily focuses on the laws of the Middle East, exploring legal styles shared by Islamic law and those of Christian and Jewish Near Eastern communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Introduction to Middle Eastern Law' is Chibli Mallat.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 504 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 1, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Introduction to Middle Eastern Law'? A: The book covers topics such as shari'a, fiqh, qanun, legislative reform in family law, the position of women in the legal system, and the interaction between Islamic and Western laws.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialist readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce Middle Eastern law's main sources and concepts in a manner accessible to non-specialist legal scholars and practitioners.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context? A: Yes, it provides a historical introduction to the contemporary Middle East, discussing political systems and constitutional law.
- Q: What kind of legal sources does the author utilize? A: The author uses court archives and a variety of legal sources, from early records like Hammurabi to Islamic classical law compendia.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.