Studies in Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra
Rocher, Ludo;
Studies in Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra English - 1st ed - Delhi Anthem Press 2014 - 759
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. Rochers 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.
9781783083152
Hindu law
294.594 R585 S / 109082
Studies in Hindu law and Dharmaśāstra English - 1st ed - Delhi Anthem Press 2014 - 759
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. Rochers 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.
9781783083152
Hindu law
294.594 R585 S / 109082