Customary Law Today: English and French Edition

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Customary law, an ancient and enduring form of legal regulation, continues to play a vital role in societies around the world. In Customary Law Today: English and French Edition, a distinguished group of scholars explores the contemporary landscape of customary law, examining its diverse manifestations, challenges, and future directions.

Customary Law Today (English and French Edition)

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This comprehensive volume offers a comparative analysis of customary law systems in different regions, highlighting their unique features and contributions to legal pluralism. The authors delve into the interplay between customary law and state law, examining the tensions and synergies that shape legal governance in indigenous communities.

With a focus on contemporary issues and emerging trends, Customary Law Today provides a valuable resource for legal scholars, anthropologists, sociologists, and anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted world of customary law.

Key Features

• Comparative analysis of customary law systems in various regions
• Exploration of the interplay between customary law and state law
• Examination of the role of customary law in legal pluralism
• Analysis of contemporary issues and emerging trends
• Contributions from ведущие scholars in the field

Table of Contents

1. : Customary Law in the 21st Century
2. Customary Law in Africa: Continuities and Transformations
3. Customary Law in Asia: Between Tradition and Modernity
4. Customary Law in the Americas: Indigenous Rights and Legal Pluralism
5. Customary Law in the Pacific: Cultural Diversity and Legal Governance
6. Customary Law and State Law: Tensions and Synergies
7. Customary Law and Legal Pluralism: Challenges and Opportunities
8. Contemporary Issues in Customary Law: Land Rights, Gender, and the Environment
9. Emerging Trends in Customary Law: Globalization, Human Rights, and Technology
10. : The Future of Customary Law

Praise for Customary Law Today

"Customary Law Today is a groundbreaking work that provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field. The authors offer insightful analyses of the diverse manifestations of customary law, its challenges, and future directions. This volume is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of legal pluralism and the role of customary law in contemporary societies." - Dr. Sally Falk Moore, Professor Emerita of Anthropology, Harvard University

"This book is a major contribution to the study of customary law. The authors provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the interplay between customary law and state law, and explore the ways in which customary law continues to shape legal governance in indigenous communities. Customary Law Today is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners." - Dr. James Anaya, Professor of Law, University of Arizona

About the Editors

Dr. Sally Engle Merry is Professor of Anthropology and Law at New York University. She is the author of numerous books on law and society, including Legal Pluralism and Human Rights and Gender Violence.

Dr. John Griffiths is Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of several books on customary law, including The Politics of Rights and Customary Law and the Common Law.

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