Methods and Legal Comparison

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Methods and Legal Comparison

Challenges for Methodological Pluralism

9781035308798 Edward Elgar Publishing
Roberto Scarciglia, Professor of Comparative Law, Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy
Publication Date: September 2023 ISBN: 978 1 03530 879 8 Extent: c 256 pp
This comprehensive book explores different methods and approaches to legal comparison, considering how they are perceived and understood by the reader. It examines how comparative discussion can be used effectively in both the classroom and courtroom. The author builds on both analytical and methodological perspectives to provide an insight into the phenomenon of legal pluralism across global legal systems.

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This comprehensive book explores different methods and approaches to legal comparison, considering how they are perceived and understood by the reader. It examines how comparative discussion can be used effectively in both the classroom and courtroom. The author builds on both analytical and methodological perspectives to provide an insight into the phenomenon of legal pluralism across global legal systems.

Chapters introduce a historical perspective to provide readers with the tools for deeper comparative legal research, while also discussing the various methods of comparative law and their usefulness in legal education and research. Roberto Scarciglia outlines a detailed methodological framework for the study of complex global issues, and explores the idea that collaboration between scholars and the growing trend towards interdisciplinarity are necessary to study complex legal problems and avoid superficial comparisons.

Providing a well-rounded exploration and navigation of this important topic, this book will be an essential companion for both undergraduate and postgraduate law students. Legal scholars and practitioners will benefit from the nuanced discussion of research on different legal systems.
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‘This brilliant book is an indispensable resource for exploring comparative law's methodological frontiers with a learned and inspiring guide. It offers insightful up-to-date discussions of current approaches to the subject, making it essential reading for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the field.’
– Michele Graziadei, University of Torino, Italy

‘Comparative lawyers, and aspiring comparative lawyers, will be delighted to see the publication of Scarciglia’s new book. It introduces key methods and concepts of understanding comparative law in a global context, but it also moves comparative law in new directions as it advocates for the need for methodological pluralism in this field.’
– Mathias Siems, European University Institute, Italy

‘This book provides a reliable, concise and up-to-date introduction to comparative methodology of legal research. Building on methodological pluralism, Scarciglia shows the value of collaboration across different disciplines as a way of avoiding superficial comparisons. A must-read for anyone interested in studying law comparatively in a globalising world.’
– Jaakko Husa, University of Helsinki, Finland
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