Anthropology and Law.
The relationship between Law and Anthropology can be considered as having been particularly intimate. In this book the authors defend their assertion that the two fields co-exist in a condition of ""balanced reciprocity"" wherein each makes important contributions to the successf...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berghahn Books,
2005
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | The relationship between Law and Anthropology can be considered as having been particularly intimate. In this book the authors defend their assertion that the two fields co-exist in a condition of ""balanced reciprocity"" wherein each makes important contributions to the successful practice and theory of the other. Anthropology, for example, offers a cross-culturally validated generic concept of ""law, "" and clarifies other important legal concepts such as ""religion"" and ""human rights."" Law similarly illuminates key anthropological ideas such as the ""social contract, "" and provides a uni. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: | 1306562708 9781306562706 9781782386063 1782386068 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
