The Boundaries of Meaning and the Formation of Law

Different legal systems share some basic developmental tendencies that are rooted in the historical evolution of language and culture. In the comparative histor... » 

Different legal systems share some basic developmental tendencies that are rooted in the historical evolution of language and culture. In the comparative history of English common law, Islamic law, and Chinese imperialist law, this book describes the formation of three diverse legal systems in terms of their unique linguistic environments. «