Yearbook of Islamic And Middle Eastern Law

by Chibli Mallat (Editor)

The status of Muslim women within marriage, prospects for Muslim law in South Africa, Palestinian citizenship, and Islamic finance and privatization-these are just some of the diverse, compelling subjects covered by leading articles in this Yearbook. The Yearbook of Islamic and Middle Eastern Law provides an authoritative, up-to-date source of reference on Islamic law and modern Middle Eastern legal systems, both individually and comparatively. The third volume maintains the consistently high quality of previous volumes, offering a comprehensive range of information that + a collection of leading articles on salient issues; + an increased number and variety of country surveys, key legislation, and legal documents; + selected cases; + book reviews; and + notes and news. Extensive indexes, both by country and subject, enhance ease of reference. A wide-ranging group of specialists in Middle East and Islamic law -- including judges, ministers, state legal officials, academics and scholars, legal practitioners, and leading law firms -- have carefully researched and compiled this invaluable collection of information to provide a unique source of reference in a single annual volume.

Hardcover

First published December 1, 2004