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Record Nr.

UNINA9910984646603321

Autore

Nikolić Marko

Titolo

Overview of Early Customary Laws Across the World

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Burlington : , : Arcler Education Inc, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9781779560759

1779560753

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (267 pages)

Soggetti

Customary law

Law and anthropology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- About The Author -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Chapter 1:  Introduction To Customary Law --   Contents --   1.1. What Is Customary Law? --   1.2. What Is A Legal Custom? --   1.3. Understanding Patterns Of Human Behavior --   1.4. Objectivity In The Law --   1.5. Societal Settings And Their Laws --   Chapter 1 Summary -- Chapter 2:  Claims Under Customary Law --   Contents --   2.1. What Is Consuetudinary Or Unofficial Law? --   2.2. Opinion Of Law Or Necessity Or “opinio Juris” --   2.3. Developing Community Standards Of Behavior --   2.4. International Law As A Form Of Customary Law --   2.5. Case Study Of Customary Law In Piracy --   Chapter 2 Summary -- Chapter 3:  The Practices Of Customary Law --   Contents --   3.1. Customary Law As A Justification For Slavery --   3.2. The Principles Of “hostis Humani Generis” --   3.3. Case Law Versus Customary Law

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores the concept and historical significance of customary law, an ancient legal system rooted in community traditions and practices. It examines the origins and evolution of customary law across various cultures and its role in modern societies. The author, Marko Nikolić, delves into the challenges of integrating customary norms into contemporary legal frameworks and argues for their importance in preserving cultural values and ensuring justice within



communities. The book is intended for readers interested in legal history, anthropology, and the impact of traditional laws on modern governance.