Smits, M. Jan --- "Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, Second Edition" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2012) [2012] ELECD 958

Editor(s): Smits, M. Jan

Title: Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, Second Edition

Series: Elgar original reference

Topics: Comparative Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 31 October 2012

Number of pages: 1,024

ISBN (hard cover): 9781849804158

ISBN (soft cover): 9781782540373

EISBN: 9781781006108

Abstract/Description:

Containing newly updated versions of existing entries and adding several important new entries, this second edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship.

Written by leading 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 academics, students and practitioners.