New Frontiers

Law and Society in the Roman World

Paul J. du Plessis

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Edinburgh University Press
24 June 2014

Classical history & classical civilisation; Roman law; Legal history

Headline: An interdisciplinary, edited collection on social science methodologies for approaching Roman legal sources.

Blurb: Roman law as a field of study is rapidly evolving to reflect new perspectives and approaches in research. Scholars who work on the subject are increasingly being asked to conduct research in an interdisciplinary manner whereby Roman law is not merely seen as a set of abstract concepts devoid of any background, but as a body of law which operated in a specific social, economic and cultural context. This ""context-based"" approach to the study of Roman law is an exciting new field which legal historians must address. Since the mid-1960s, a new academic movement has advocated a ""law and society"" approach to the study of Roman law instead of the prevailing dogmatic methodology employed in many Faculties of law. Key Features:
*This book aims to further the current debate on the interface between legal history and ancient history.
*It brings together a distinguished group of scholars who will provide different perspectives on this debate.
*It addresses particular themes within this debate such as law and legal practice, law and gender as well as law and economics. Keywords: Roman law, ancient history, law and society, law and gender, legal theory, law and legal practice, law and economics. Subject: Law

Edited by: Paul J. du Plessis
Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 388g
ISBN: 9780748668205
ISBN 10: 0748668209
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 24 June 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul J. du Plessis is a legal historian whose research interests include Roman law, medieval interpretations of Roman law, Roman-Dutch law, the historical development of the civilian tradition in mixed jurisdictions, the relationship between law and history as well as between law and society in a historical context.