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Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law
Author(s): Jan M. Smits
- Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date: 25 May 2006
- Language: English
- Print length: 840 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845420136
- ISBN-13: 9781845420130
Book Description
The first of its kind, this comprehensive Encyclopedia on comparative law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship.
Written by authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countries legal systems and as a whole presents an overview of the current state of affairs.
Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in comparative law, especially students and scholars.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘This is a very important and immense book. . . Single-handedly, Smits has reviewed and checked this immense work to bring it to its final high standard in quality and accuracy and selection of laws.’ — The Criminal Lawyer
‘This is a very important and immense book. . . The Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law is a treasure-trove of honed knowledge of the laws of many countries. It is a reference book for dipping into, time and time again. It is worth every penny and there is not another as comprehensive in its coverage as Elgar’s. I highly recommend the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law to all English chambers. This is a very important book that should be sitting in every university law school library.’ — Sally Ramage, The Criminal Lawyer
‘The entries are written in a lucid and accessible style, with appropriate references being given for further research. All in all, a substantial work which will delight enthusiasts of comparative law.’ — The Commonwealth Lawyer
‘The breadth of topics plus the bibliographies allows a reader to use the Elgar Encyclopedia as an initial entry into a field of law, a specific topic, or a legal system. . . Any law library, business library, large public library, or academic library supporting the study of international law or international business will want to have [it] in its collection. . . This work is highly recommended.’ — Ladyjane Hickey, American Reference Books Annual
About the Author
Edited by Jan M. Smits, Professor of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Maastricht University, the Netherlands
