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Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice

Law as Culture in Islamic Society

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Focusing on the operations of modern Islamic courts in the Arabic-speaking world, the study delves into the cultural foundations that influence judicial discretion. Using Morocco's Islamic courts as a case study, it highlights how local concepts and expertise shape legal proceedings. The author contrasts these practices with Anglo-American law, emphasizing the intertwined nature of law and culture in both contexts. This examination reveals the significance of everyday relationships and societal norms in the functioning of legal systems.

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Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice, Lawrence Rosen

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1989
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Title
Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures: The Anthropology of Justice
Subtitle
Law as Culture in Islamic Society
Language
English
Released
1989
Format
Paperback
Pages
132
ISBN10
0521367409
ISBN13
9780521367400
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Focusing on the operations of modern Islamic courts in the Arabic-speaking world, the study delves into the cultural foundations that influence judicial discretion. Using Morocco's Islamic courts as a case study, it highlights how local concepts and expertise shape legal proceedings. The author contrasts these practices with Anglo-American law, emphasizing the intertwined nature of law and culture in both contexts. This examination reveals the significance of everyday relationships and societal norms in the functioning of legal systems.