Folk Law : Essays in the Theory and Practice of Lex Non Scripta, Paperback by...

by Renteln, Alison Dundes (EDT); Dundes, Alan (EDT)

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Folk Law : Essays in the Theory and Practice of Lex Non Scripta, Paperback by Renteln, Alison Dundes (EDT); Dundes, Alan (EDT), ISBN 0367110687, ISBN-13 9780367110680, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Originally published in 1994, Folk Law, a comprehensive two-volme collection of essays, examines the meeting place of folklore - the unwritten law of obligations and prohibitions that are understood and passed on - 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. Valuable for students and scholars of law, folklore, or anthropology, Renteln and Dundes's extensive cas marks a rare interdisciplinary approach to two important areas of research.

• ISBN: 9780367110680
• Condition: Fine

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