Studies in Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra / / Ludo Rocher ; edited with an introduction by Donald R. Davis, Jr [[electronic resource]]

• Autore: Rocher Ludo
• Pubblicazione: London : , : Anthem Press, , 2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (759 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)
• Disciplina: 349.54
• Soggetto topico: Hindu law; Dharma
• Persona (resp. second.): DavisDonald R <1970-> (Donald Richard)
• Note generali: Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [719]-744) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The nature of Hindu law -- General topics of Hindu law -- Hindu legal procedure -- Technical studies of Hindu law -- Anglo-Hindu and customary law.
• Sommario/riassunto: The main sources for an understanding of classical Hindu law are the Sanskrit treatises on religious and legal duties, known as the Dharmasastras. In this collection of his major studies in the field, Ludo Rocher presents essays on a wide range of topics, from general themes such as the nature of Hindu law to technical matters including word studies and text criticism. Rocher's deep engagement with the language and worldview of the authors in the Dharmasastra tradition yields distinctive and corrective contributions to the field. This collection serves as an invaluable introduction to a leading authority in the field of Indology.
• Altri titoli varianti: Studies in Hindu Law & Dharmasastra
• Titolo autorizzato: Studies in Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra
• ISBN: 1-283-70505-2; 0-85728-578-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910462303203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II