Japanese Legal System (Paperback, 2Rev ed)

This book presents a wide-ranging and unique insight into the legal system of a country at the forefront of global development, yet rarely examined by legal scholars. A major contribution to the study of comparative and substantive law, its multidisciplinary approach breaks new ground in providing a comprehensive text. The book covers the history, structure and tradition of the Japanese legal system, and extracts from diverse contemporary sources guide the reader through the complexities of a different culture. Essential for practitioners and those in business, this book will also be relevant for academics and those studying history, politics, international relations and law.