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Introduction to Middle Eastern Law (Hardcover)
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Introduction to Middle Eastern Law (Hardcover)
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This book provides an introduction to the laws of the Middle East,
defining the contours of a field of study that deserves to be
called 'Middle Eastern law'. It introduces Middle Eastern law as a
reflection of legal styles, many of which are shared by Islamic law
and the laws of Christian and Jewish Near Eastern communities. It
offers a detailed survey of the foundations of Middle Eastern law,
using court archives and an array of legal sources from the
earliest records of Hammurabi to the massive compendia of law in
the Islamic classical age through to the latest decisions of Middle
Eastern high courts. It focuses on the way legislators and courts
conceive of law and apply it in the Middle East. It builds on the
author's extensive legal practice, with the aim of introducing the
Middle Eastern law's main sources and concepts in a manner
accessible to non-specialist legal scholars and practitioners
alike. The book begins with an exploration of the depth and variety
of Middle Eastern law, introducing the concepts of shari'a, fiqh,
and qanun, (which all mean 'law'), and dwelling on Islamic law as
the 'common law' of the Middle East. It provides a historical
introduction to the contemporary Middle East, exploring political
systems, constitutional law, judicial review, the laws of tort and
obligations, commercial law (including Islamic banking, company
law, capital markets, and commercial arbitration); and examines
legislative reform in family law and the position of women in the
legal system. The author considers the interaction between Islamic
and Western laws and includes a bibliography designed for further
research into the jurisdictions and themes explored throughout the
book.
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