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Systems of law

Hardback. Drawing upon his discourse theory, Jurgen Habermas has elaborated an account of law that purports to bridge the gap between democracy and rights, by conceiving law to be at once self-imposed and binding. His proceduralist paradigm of law and further explorations by others are included. Editor(s): Rosenfeld, Michel; Arato, Andrew. Series: Philosophy, Social Theory & the Rule of Law S. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHV; LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 908.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
400
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520204669
ISBN
9780520204669
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.92
€ 53.97

Paperback. Presents a look at the earliest framework of the common law and demonstrates the underlying structural changes that result in modern law. By examining legal, social and economic history, this book aims to reconstruct legal developments into the stages through which an entire legal system has evolved. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: LAFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 584.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780406625038
ISBN
9780406625038
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 92.02

Paperback. This text focuses on options and futures as trading tools and explores their validity from an Islamic legal point of view. The author's analysis is based on an interpretation of the Qur'an and the Sunna and refers to the principle of "mashala" (consideration of public interest). Num Pages: 276 pages, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFM; LAFS; LNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946621804
ISBN
9780946621804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.35

Paperback. In 'Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam', M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations in the religious, social, legal and political fields. Companion volume to 'The Dignity of Man and Freedom of Expression in Islam'. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAB; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
196
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903682012
ISBN
9781903682012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man in Islam. This book goes a long way towards exploring an alternative to Western concepts of human rights. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' is part of a series of studies on fundamental rights and liberties in Islam. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 134 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAFS; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
134
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903682005
ISBN
9781903682005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. This third edition of the best-selling title 'Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence' has been completely revised and substantially enlarged. In this work, Prof Kamali offers us the first detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law ('usul al-fiqh'). Num Pages: 572 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 38. Weight in Grams: 978.
Publisher
The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
572
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946621828
ISBN
9780946621828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.52

Hardcover. Written in the second Islamic century by al-Imam al-Shafi'i (d. 204AH/ 820AD), the founder of one of the four Sunni schools of law, this important work gives the fundamental principles of Islamic jurisprudence, and its influence continues to the present day. Translator(s): Khadduri, Majid. Num Pages: 380 pages, bibliography, glossary, indexes. BIC Classification: 1QFM; JFSR2; LAB; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 39. Weight in Grams: 708.
Publisher
Islamic Texts Society
Number of pages
380
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946621156
ISBN
9780946621156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 31.53

Paperback. Translator(s): Lowry, Joseph E. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: LAFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9781479855445
ISBN
9781479855445
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.76

Paperback. Based on author's thesis (doctoral - University of Hull, England, 2012) issued under title: Islamic diplomatic law and international diplomatic law. Series: Philosophy, Public Policy, and Transnational Law. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; LAFS; LBBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349564163
ISBN
9781349564163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.25

Hardback. This book, in its effort to formulate compatibility between Islamic law and the principles of international diplomatic law, argues that the need to harmonize the two legal systems and have a thorough cross-cultural understanding amongst nations generally with a view to enhancing unfettered diplomatic cooperation should be of paramount priority. Series: Philosophy, Public Policy, and Transnational Law. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; LAFS; LBBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137558763
ISBN
9781137558763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.21

Hardback. Non-State Regulatory Regimes explores how the concept of regulation continues to evolve. Departing from an analysis of the goals and policies of the traditional regulatory state, this volume provides an examination of 'regulation by other means.' Num Pages: 318 pages, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; LAF; LAM; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642149733
ISBN
9783642149733
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.55

Hardcover. Through critical analysis of key concepts and measures of the rule of law, this book shows that the choice of definitions and measures affects descriptive and explanatory findings about nomocracy. It argues a constitutionalist legacy from centuries ago explains why European civilizations display higher adherence to rule of law than other countries. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137320605
ISBN
9781137320605
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.70

Hardcover. A collection of papers which work towards determining how far the law is amenable to formal modelling, and in what ways computers might assist legal thinking and practice. The book is the result of discussions held by a working group, supported by the European Commission, over two and half years. Editor(s): Bankowski, Zenon; White, I.; Hahn, Ulrike. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 168 x 27. Weight in Grams: 732.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
1995th Edition
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792334552
ISBN
9780792334552
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 256.96

Hardcover. Codification in East Asias Editor(s): Wang, Wen-Yeu. Series: Ius Comparatum - Global Studies in Comparative Law. Num Pages: 262 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; LAFD; LAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319034454
ISBN
9783319034454
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.33

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 315 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; LAF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Vs Verlag Fur Sozialwissenschaften United States
Number of pages
315
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531123370
ISBN
9783531123370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.76

Hardcover. The Circulation of Agency in E-Justice Editor(s): Contini, Francesco; Lanzara, Giovan Francesco. Series: Law, Governance and Technology Series. Num Pages: 386 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: LAFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2014th Edition
Number of pages
315
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400775244
ISBN
9789400775244
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.79

Hardback. Series: Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice. Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAFD; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 695.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
356
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319271422
ISBN
9783319271422
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 206.57

Hardback. The book argues that the concept of self-defense in Islamic and International law is compatible. Al-Qaeda's declaration of Jihad does not meet the Islamic legal test. Similarly, the invasion of Iraq does meet the international legal test. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; JPS; JPWL; LAFS; LBB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
205
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230606180
ISBN
9780230606180
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.52

Paperback. The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins, through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 272 pages, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBTB; JFSR2; LAFS; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. 272 pages, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins, through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HBTB; JFSR2; LAFS; LN. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight: 342.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748605149
ISBN
9780748605149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Hardback. Weaving personal experience together with extensive documentation and research, Darwish exposes the facts and reveals the global threat posed by Sharia law. Anyone concerned about Western rights and liberties ignores her warning and analysis at their peril. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: LAFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 146 x 27. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
57574th
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595551610
ISBN
9781595551610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.30

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