Folk Law Essays in the Theory and Practice of Lex Non Scripta

Name: Folk Law Essays in the Theory and Practice of Lex Non Scripta
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ISBN: 9780299143442

ISBN-10: 0299143449

ISBN-13: 9780299143442

Edition: 1995

Authors: Alison Dundes Renteln, Alan Dundes

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In every culture there exists unwritten law—obligations and prohibitions that are understood and passed on, and transgressions that are punished.Folk Law, a comprehensive two-volume collection of essays, examines this meeting place of folklore and jurisprudence. The contributors explore the historical significance and implications of folk law, its continuing influence around the globe, and the conflicts that arise when folk law diverges from official law. The collection begins by defining various forms of “folk law,” drawing on examples from many cultures. The second section provides historical profiles of pioneering figures in the study of folk law. Following sections examine field…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date: 9/15/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1054
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 2.30" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English