Hindu law
Subtitle: beyond tradition and modernity
By: Werner Menski
Series: Oxford scholarship online
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New Delhi; Oxford
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 648
ISBN-13: 9780199080298
Subjects: Civil law; Hindu law; History; Hindus; Legal status, laws
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.