Social Facts and Fabrications

Customary Law on Kilimanjaro, 1880 1980

Autor*innen

• Sally Falk Moore

Parameter

• 416 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The book explores the contrast between traditional African legal practices and contemporary legal systems found in local courtrooms. It delves into how cultural values and community norms shape legal interpretations and outcomes among African peoples, highlighting the significance of customary law and its role in everyday life. Through this examination, the author sheds light on the complexities of justice and the challenges faced when integrating indigenous practices with formal legal structures.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback