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The Civil Law Tradition: Europe, Latin America, And East Asia, Cases And Materials (Contemporary Legal Education Series)
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This Book, Intended For Use In Introductory Courses In Comparative Law Or Civil Law Systems, Is The Successor Edition To John Henry Merryman And David S. Clark, Comparative Law: Western European And Latin American Legal Systems (1978). It Is A Successor Edition Rather Than A Second Edition Because It Reflects The Truly Fundamental Changes That Have Occurred In The Relationships Among The World'S Major Legal Systems.The Aim Of This Book Is To Introduce The Student To The Family Of Legal Systems Common To Europe, Latin America, And East Asia. The Materials Include Readings That Explain What Binds Together Countries That Participate In The World'S Oldest, Most Widely Distributed, And Most Influential Legal Tradition. At The Same Time, The Authors Use Materials From Or About Specific Countries To Illustrate The Many Fascinating Variations That Exist Within The Civil Law Tradition. The Principal Countries Utilized For This Purpose Are France, Germany, Italy, And Spain Within Europe; Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, And Mexico Within Latin America; And Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, And Thailand In East Asia.A Distinguishing Feature Of This Book Is Its Relative Deemphasis Of Rules And Related Doctrine And Greater Attention To The Intellectual History, Structure, Professional Actors, And Processes That Are Characteristic Of Civil Law Systems.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Contemporary Civil Law Tradition'? A: The book primarily focuses on analyzing the similarities and differences among various civil law nations, specifically in Europe, Latin America, and East Asia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Contemporary Civil Law Tradition' is John Henry Merryman.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Contemporary Civil Law Tradition'? A: The book contains 1335 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'The Contemporary Civil Law Tradition' published? A: The book was published on January 5, 1999.
- Q: What legal systems does the book cover? A: The book covers the civil law systems of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and several countries in Latin America and East Asia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of law? A: Yes, the book is part of the Contemporary Legal Education Series and is designed to help students understand the civil law tradition.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features include an analysis of civil law traditions, comparisons among national legal systems, and insights into how these systems operate.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the book? A: More information can be found on the publisher's website or through online booksellers.