Samuel, Geoffrey, 1947-

An introduction to comparative law theory and method / Geoffrey Samuel. - xiv, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - European Academy of Legal Theory monograph series . - European Academy of Legal Theory series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-190) and index.

Problems and promises of comparative law -- Asking the right question -- What is 'Comparison'? -- Functional method -- Alternatives to functionalism -- Structural method -- Hermeneutical method -- What is 'law' (1)? -- What is law (2)? -- Paradigm orientations -- A methodological road map? Concluding remarks:

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Comparative law.
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