Overview of Early Customary Laws Across the World / Marko Nikolic.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nikolić, Marko, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Customary law.

Law and anthropology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (267 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, Ontario : Society Publishing, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the concept and historical significance of customary law, an ancient legal system rooted in community traditions and practices. It examines the origins and evolution of customary law across various cultures and its role in modern societies. The author, Marko Nikolić, delves into the challenges of integrating customary norms into contemporary legal frameworks and argues for their importance in preserving cultural values and ensuring justice within communities. The book is intended for readers interested in legal history, anthropology, and the impact of traditional laws on modern governance. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

About The Author

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction To Customary Law

Contents

1.1. What Is Customary Law?

1.2. What Is A Legal Custom?

1.3. Understanding Patterns Of Human Behavior

1.4. Objectivity In The Law

1.5. Societal Settings And Their Laws

Chapter 1 Summary

Chapter 2: Claims Under Customary Law

2.1. What Is Consuetudinary Or Unofficial Law?

2.2. Opinion Of Law Or Necessity Or “opinio Juris”

2.3. Developing Community Standards Of Behavior

2.4. International Law As A Form Of Customary Law

2.5. Case Study Of Customary Law In Piracy

Chapter 2 Summary

Chapter 3: The Practices Of Customary Law

3.1. Customary Law As A Justification For Slavery

3.2. The Principles Of “hostis Humani Generis”

3.3. Case Law Versus Customary Law Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781779560759

1779560753

OCLC:

1446133444