Hindu Law: Beyond Tradition and Modernity
Menski, Werner FAuthor
New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2012.
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.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hindus
Civil law
Hindu law