Menski, Werner.
Hindu law beyond tradition and modernity / [electronic resource] : Werner Menski. - New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (xxii, 648 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780199080298 (ebook) : No price
Hindus--Legal status, laws, etc.--India.
Civil law--India.
Hindu law--History.
KNS469.5
340.5254
Hindu law beyond tradition and modernity / [electronic resource] : Werner Menski. - New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. - 1 online resource (xxii, 648 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9780199080298 (ebook) : No price
Hindus--Legal status, laws, etc.--India.
Civil law--India.
Hindu law--History.
KNS469.5
340.5254