Offers a comparative analysis of traditional Asian legal systems Includes coverage of Islamic, Chinese, Hindu, and Southeast Asian law Provides a groundbreaking new perspective on Asian legal cultures

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Janos Jany is head of the Institute of International Studies at Pazmany University, Hungary. As a trained lawyer (LLM, PhD) and scholar of oriental cultures (BA,MA, PhD) he dedicated his academic career to Asian legal traditions focusing on the Middle Eastern tradition (Islamic, Jewish, Persian laws). He publishes books and scholarly articles by high standard international publishers and journals across the globe.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Part I: The Ancient Near Eastern Legal Circle.- Chapter 1. Law in The Ancient Middle East.- Chapter 2. Jewish Law.- Chapter 3. Persian Law.- Chapter 4. The Laws of Eastern Christianity.- Part II: Islamic Legal Circle.- Chapter 5. Arabia Before The Advent Of Islam.- Chapter 6. Classical Islamic Law.- Part III: The Indian Legal Circle.- Chapter 7. Hindu Law.- Chapter 8. Laws of Buddhist Societies.- Part IV. The Chinese Legal Circle.- Chpater 9. Chinese Law.- Chapter 10. Societies under Chinese Legal Influence.- Chapter 11. Japanese Law.- Part V. Customary Laws.- Chapter 12. Peculiarities of Customary Laws.- Chapter 13. Customary Laws of the Mongol-Turkish Peoples.- Chapter 14. Customary Laws in Muslim Societies.- Chapter 15. Customary Laws in Southeast Asia.- Conclusion.