Folk Law
| Author | : Alison Dundes Renteln |
| Publisher | : Univ of Wisconsin Press |
| Total Pages | : 620 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0299143449 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780299143442 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (442 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Folk Law by : Alison Dundes Renteln
Download or read book Folk Law written by Alison Dundes Renteln and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk Law, a comprehensive two-volme collection of essays, examines the meeting place of folklore - the unwritten law of obligations and prohibitions that are understood and passed on - and jurisprudence. The contributors explore the historical significance and implications of folk law, its continuing influence around the globe, and the conflicts that arise when folk law diverges from official law. -- Taken from publisher's site
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