The Law of the Near and Middle East

Download or read book The Law of the Near and Middle East written by Herbert J. Liebesny and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A systematic survey of fundamental statements of Islamic and Near Eastern law that includes selections from the writings of classic Islamic scholars, contemporary works on legal theory, and modern Middle Eastern codes. No other accessible work brings together so many useful materials on the development of Islamic law, as does this volume based on translations from a variety of languages and numerous sources, all of which are identified. Because of the important role which law plays in Islamic culture, some acquaintance with legal developments is indispensible if one is to gain a rounded picture of Islamic culture.