Elgar encyclopedia of comparative law
By: edited by Jan M. Smits, Maastricht University, The Netherlands and University of Helsinki, Finland
Contributors: Edward Elgar Publishing
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1000
ISBN-13: 9781849804158
Subjects: Law; Encyclopedias; Comparative law
Description: Publisher's description: Containing newly updated versions of existing entries and adding several important new entries, this second edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship. Written by leading authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countries' legal systems and, as a whole, presents an overview of the current state of affairs. Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in comparative law, especially academics, students and practitioners.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.