Basil Markesinis ; foreword by the Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers.
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Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Portland, Or. :
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Hart Pub.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource (xxxii, 273 pages)
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Reflections on the state of comparative law I: the twilight of the heroes -- Reflections on the state of comparative law II: the death of heroes and the era of societal needs -- Spreading the gospel (and the name of the evangelist) -- Foreign law inspiring national law: lessons from Greatorex v Greatorex -- The focused approach in public law -- Reflecting on the future: an epilogue -- Appendix 1: correspondence between Lord Atkin and Professor H C Gutteridge -- Appendix 2: the German approach -- Appendix 3: databases searched.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book presents an original, deliberately controversial and, at times, disturbing appraisal of the state of comparative law at the beginning of the 21st century: its weaknesses, its strengths, and its protagonists (most of whom were personally known to the author) during the preceding thirty-five years. It is also a reminder of the unique opportunities the subject has in our shrinking world. The author brings to bear his experience of thirty-five years as a teacher of the subject to criticise the impact the long association with Roman law has had on the orientation and well being of his sub.