The role of customary law in sustainable development / Peter Ørebech ... [et al.]. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xix, 502 p. : 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-488) and indexes.

The linkage between sustainable development and customary law -- Three case studies from Hawaii, Norway and Greenland -- Social interaction : the foundation of customary law -- How custom becomes law in England -- How custom becomes law in Norway -- Adaptive resource management through customary law -- The place of customary law in democratic societies -- Customary law, sustainable development and the failing state -- Towards sustainability : the basis in international law -- The case studies revisited -- The choice of customary law -- Conclusion : customary law in a globalizing culture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

9780521859257 (hbk.)


Customary law.
Sustainable development--Law and legislation.

346.044 / Q17r