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Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice

Law as Culture in Islamic Society

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Focusing on the operations of modern Islamic courts in the Arabic-speaking world, the study delves into the cultural foundations that influence judicial discretion. Using Morocco's Islamic courts as a case study, it highlights how local concepts and expertise shape legal proceedings. The author contrasts these practices with Anglo-American law, emphasizing the intertwined nature of law and culture in both contexts. This examination reveals the significance of everyday relationships and societal norms in the functioning of legal systems.

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Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice, Lawrence Rosen

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1989
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Título
Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice
Subtítulo
Law as Culture in Islamic Society
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
1989
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
132
ISBN10
0521367409
ISBN13
9780521367400
Serie
Descripción
Focusing on the operations of modern Islamic courts in the Arabic-speaking world, the study delves into the cultural foundations that influence judicial discretion. Using Morocco's Islamic courts as a case study, it highlights how local concepts and expertise shape legal proceedings. The author contrasts these practices with Anglo-American law, emphasizing the intertwined nature of law and culture in both contexts. This examination reveals the significance of everyday relationships and societal norms in the functioning of legal systems.