1st Edition
Family Law, Sex and Society A Comparative Study of Family Law
By Peter De Cruz
Copyright 2010
428 Pages
by
Routledge
428 Pages
by
Routledge
432 Pages
by
Routledge
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Comparative in both approach and framework, Family Law, Sex and Society provides a critical exposition of key areas in family law, exploring their evolution and development within their historical, cultural, political and legal context. Cross-referencing to English law throughout, this comparative textbook pays particular attention to the transformation of marriage; the development of divorce... Read more
Introductory Overview; Jurisdictional Survey: Family Law in Europe; Family Law in the United States; Family Law in Australia and New Zealand; Family Law in Africa and Asia; Family Law in the Russian Federation; Family Law in Japan; Cohabitation, Informal Unions and Civil Partnerships in Comparative Perspective; Domestic Violence - a Comparative Survey; The Impact of Human Rights Law on Family Law; Common Themes, Key Debates and Comparative Overview.
Biography
Peter de Cruz, LLB, LLM, PhD, is Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University.
