Folk law: essays in the theory and practice of lex non scripta
Éditeur :
University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN :
9780299143442
Date de publication :
30 sept. 1995
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
1550 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In every culture there exists unwritten law - obligations and prohibitions that are understood, and transgressions that are punished. These volumes explore the historical implications of folk law, its influence around the globe, and the conflicts that arise when it diverges from official law.