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Jewish and Israeli law : an introduction / Shimon Shetreet, Walter Homolka.
LIBRA KMK68 .S528 2017
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shetreet, Shimon, 1946- author.
- Homolka, Walter, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Law--Israel.
- Law.
- Israel.
- Jewish law.
- Justice, Administration of--Israel.
- Justice, Administration of.
- Israel--Politics and government.
- Politics and government.
- Physical Description:
- xlii, 575 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2017]
- Summary:
- "This book provides a concise introduction to the basics of Jewish law. It gives a detailed analysis of contemporary public and private law in the State of Israel, as well as Israel's legal culture, its system of government, and the roles of its democratic institutions: the executive, parliament, and judiciary. The book examines issues of Holocaust, law and religion, constitutionalization, and equality"--Back cover.
- Contents:
- Jewish Law. The Emergence and Development of Jewish Law
- Jewish Law as a Pluralist Phenomenon
- Legal Culture and System of Government in the State of Israel. General Introduction
- System of Government
- Fundamental Legal Doctrines of Israeli Law. Basic Principles of the Israeli Legal System
- Judicial Role in Society
- Culture of Judicial Independence
- Executive Powers and National Security Powers. The Executive and Legislative Power
- War Powers : Relations between Civil Authorities and the Military
- Law and Religion in Israel
- The Historical Roots of Israel as a Jewish and Democratic State : The Founding Fathers Agreement of 1947
- The Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court on Non-Orthodox Communities
- Law and Religion : International Perspectives. Selected Jewish and Other Religious Issues in International Jurisprudence
- Equality in Israeli Law. Promoting Equality for Women, Minorities, and Jews from Different Countries
- Israel Meets the Challenges of Holocaust Dilemmas. Holocaust Dilemmas in Israel
- Israeli Private and Commercial Law. Commercial and Business Law
- Private Law
- Environmental Law
- Dispute Resolution.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9783899497939
- 3899497937
- OCLC:
- 988253541
- Publisher Number:
- 9783899497939
- 99972758947
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