The rule of law and governance in indigenous Yoruba society : a study in African philosophy of law /

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This book explores aspects of indigenous Yoruba philosophy of law and relates this philosophy to the Yoruba indigenous traditions of governance. It is written with an appreciation of the relevance of the Yoruba traditions of law and governance to contemporary African experiments with imported Wester...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bewaji, John Ayotunde Isola (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]
Colección:African philosophy: critical perspectives and global dialogue
Temas:
Law, Yoruba.
Yoruba (African people) > Social life and customs.
Customary law > Nigeria.
Rule of law > Nigeria.
Yoruba (Peuple d'Afrique) > Mœurs et coutumes.
Droit coutumier > Nigeria.
Règle de droit > Nigeria.
LAW > Essays.
LAW > General Practice.
LAW > Jurisprudence.
LAW > Paralegals & Paralegalism.
LAW > Practical Guides.
LAW > Reference.
Customary law
Law, Yoruba
Rule of law
Yoruba (African people) > Social life and customs
Nigeria
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The social contract
  • the foundation of Yoruba society
  • The concept of law in Yoruba society
  • The rule of law in Yoruba society
  • Aspects of legal education in Yoruba society
  • Parallel epistemologies, parallel justice systems in Yorubaland
  • Human rights in Yoruba society
  • Religion, authority, law and order in Yoruba society
  • Social ethics and value in Africa
  • Law, order, Esu and liminality in Yoruba society
  • Culture, property rights and risk management in Africa.

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