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Jurisprudence & general issues

Paperback. As Islamic law is based on the central texts of Islam, the idea of a literal meaning that rules over human attempts to understand God's message has resulted in a series of debates amongst modern Muslim legal theorists. This book traces the emergence and development of the idea of literal meaning in Islamic legal hermeneutics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748689866
ISBN
9780748689866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486. Literal Meaning and Interpretation in Islamic Legal Theory. 224 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HRH; LAFS. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 18. Weight: 486.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748625703
ISBN
9780748625703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.63
€ 115.80

Hardback. Through a detailed account of positive law and related religious and social institutions, Lindsey and Steiner explore the balance that the Singaporean government seeks to maintain between its obligations to an indigenous Muslim minority and the needs of its majority non-Muslim immigrant community. Series: Islam and the Law in Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FM; JFSR2; LAFS; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 686.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848850668
ISBN
9781848850668
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.68

Hardback. This volume traces the development of a unique 'Anglo-Malay madhhab' in these states, initially by colonial and latterly by successor states. In Malaysia and Brunei, shari'ah has been filtered through Anglo-common law state institutions, creating a hybrid 'Anglo-Muslim' mixture of legal doctrines. Series: Islam and the Law in Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1FM; JFSR2; LAFS; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
512
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848850675
ISBN
9781848850675
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.91

Paperback. Addresses the question of human rights in the international context, focusing in particular on the interaction between human rights as a value and norm in international relations and Islam as a constituent of political culture in particular societies. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; JPVH; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845113827
ISBN
9781845113827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.20

Paperback. What happens if we read 'our' legal texts alongside the texts, and experts, of our legal tradition's 'other'? Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRJP; LAFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 222 x 26. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780748801
ISBN
9781780748801
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.43

Hardcover. In a world where conventional interest-based finance is the dominant framework, Islamic banking faces many challenges. This book is the first to address different Islamic banking issues from both the researchers and practitioners' perspective across the world, reviewing their past experiences of Islamic banks. Series: The Economics of the Middle East. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFK; KFFX; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230338395
ISBN
9780230338395
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 123.02

Paperback. Islamic Bioethics presents a critical analysis of legal and political debates resulting from biomedical technologies. Perspectives from traditional Muslim law are compared with contemporary religious authorities, medical associations, as well as individuals. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAFS; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition
2007th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781402096150
ISBN
9781402096150
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 244.01

Paperback. This text focuses on options and futures as trading tools and explores their validity from an Islamic legal point of view. The author's analysis is based on an interpretation of the Qur'an and the Sunna and refers to the principle of "mashala" (consideration of public interest). Num Pages: 276 pages, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFM; LAFS; LNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946621804
ISBN
9780946621804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.71

Paperback. Can Islamic finance save the global system? Islamic Finance and the New Financial System describes how the adoption of Islamic finance principles in future regulatory decisions could help prevent future shocks in the global financial system. Series: Wiley Finance. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KFF; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118990636
ISBN
9781118990636
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.71
€ 53.02

Hardcover. This study gives priority to the jurists' intellectual operations throughout the Muslim world, covering the historical development of Islamic jurisprudence from the middle of 4th century. The book relies on Arabic primary sources to give an impartial presentation of the jurists and produce an accurate memory of the past using objective knowledge. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3F; 3H; HRH; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 225 x 20. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137580900
ISBN
9781137580900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.75

Hardback. This book seeks to present information in relation to the pioneering efforts of Islamic jurists to develop a comprehensive body of human rights principles and practice as well as a corpus of international law principles, and aims to help reduce misunderstanding and resulting tension. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333446683
ISBN
9780333446683
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 217.84

Paperback. "Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition, 1988."--T.p. verso Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; LAB; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349194582
ISBN
9781349194582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 185.14

Paperback. Deepening the discussion of the relationship between Islamic law and human rights, this volume gathers leading experts in both fields to examine how each system protects and limits fundamental freedoms. From gender equality to freedom of religion the book explores the main flashpoints in the debate, examining the operation of the law in context. Editor(s): Emon, Anver M.; Ellis, Mark S. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JPVH; LAFS; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 618.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199641451
ISBN
9780199641451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.43

Paperback. Based on author's thesis (doctoral - University of Hull, England, 2012) issued under title: Islamic diplomatic law and international diplomatic law. Series: Philosophy, Public Policy, and Transnational Law. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; LAFS; LBBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349564163
ISBN
9781349564163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.66

Hardback. This book, in its effort to formulate compatibility between Islamic law and the principles of international diplomatic law, argues that the need to harmonize the two legal systems and have a thorough cross-cultural understanding amongst nations generally with a view to enhancing unfettered diplomatic cooperation should be of paramount priority. Series: Philosophy, Public Policy, and Transnational Law. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; LAFS; LBBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 505.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137558763
ISBN
9781137558763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.58

Hardback. Contains essays that examines the internal dynamics of intellectual and institutional elements of Islamic law in modern Indonesia. This book addresses issues relating to Islamic legal theory, both its historical development over the past Century and analysis of the work of specific groups of contemporary scholars, jurists, and activists. Editor(s): Feener, R. Michael; Cammack, Mark E. Series: Harvard Series in Islamic Law. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University, Islamic Legal Studies
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674025080
ISBN
9780674025080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 33.09

Paperback. Examines the dynamics involved in implementing Islamic law in Southeast Asia, and how this issue has become a source of conflict in Kelantan, Malaysia and Aceh, Indonesia. Using textual and fieldwork methodology, this study compares and contrasts the collective experience of trying to apply Islamic law in these two locations. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 1FM; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 122.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
88
Condition
New
SKU
V9789749511091
ISBN
9789749511091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. This survey of Islamic Law combines Western and Islamic views and describes the relationship between the original theories of Islamic law and the views of contemporary Islamic writers. Series: The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748614592
ISBN
9780748614592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.37

Hardback. Editor(s): Harper, Chairman Malcolm (Cranfield School of Management, U. K. Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant Independent Consultant M-CRIL); Khan, Ajaz Ahmed. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRHP; KFFL; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Practical Action Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853399558
ISBN
9781853399558
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.61

paperback. This volume examines the status of the Palestinian citizens in Israel and explores ethnic privileging and the dynamics of social conflict. Editor(s): Rouhana, Nadim N.; Huneidi, Sahar S. Num Pages: 454 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; GTJ; JFSR1; JHM; LAQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 31. Weight in Grams: 652.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781107622814
ISBN
9781107622814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 36.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Barron, S. L.; Roberts, D. F. Series: Studies in Biology, Economy & Society. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LAFD; MJT; MJTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349238149
ISBN
9781349238149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KC; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226249629
ISBN
9780226249629
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.22

Hardback. This book is a comprehensive source on the use of IT in legal organizations, in particular the Judiciary. Editor(s): Oskamp, Anja; Lodder, Arno R.; Apistola, Martin. Series: Information Technology and Law Series. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LA; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 43.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
T.M.C. Asser Press Netherlands
Number of pages
159
Condition
New
SKU
V9789067041683
ISBN
9789067041683
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.74

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