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: