Studies in Hindu Law and Dharmasastra Hardback
by Ludo Rocher
Edited by Jr, Donald R. Davis
Part of the Anthem South Asian Normative Traditions Studies series
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The main sources for an understanding of classical Hindu law are the Sanskrit treatises on religious and legal duties, known as the Dharmasastras.
In this collection of his major studies in the field, Ludo Rocher presents essays on a wide range of topics, from general themes such as the nature of Hindu law to technical matters including word studies and text criticism.
Rocher’s deep engagement with the language and worldview of the authors in the Dharmasastra tradition yields distinctive and corrective contributions to the field.
This collection serves as an invaluable introduction to a leading authority in the field of Indology.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:760 pages, 15+ tables
- Publisher:Anthem Press
- Publication Date:15/09/2012
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- ISBN:9780857285508
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:760 pages, 15+ tables
- Publisher:Anthem Press
- Publication Date:15/09/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9780857285508