| Description |
1 online resource (282 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
African philosophy: critical perspectives and global dialogue
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
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 Western democracy in the twenty-first century. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Law, Yoruba.
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Law, Yoruba. |
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Yoruba (African people) -- Social life and customs.
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Yoruba (African people) -- Social life and customs. |
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Customary law -- Nigeria.
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Customary law. |
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Nigeria. |
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Rule of law -- Nigeria.
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Rule of law. |
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LAW -- Essays. |
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LAW -- General Practice. |
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LAW -- Jurisprudence. |
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LAW -- Paralegals & Paralegalism. |
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LAW -- Practical Guides. |
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LAW -- Reference. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Bewaji, John Ayotunde Isola. Rule of law and governance in indigenous Yoruba society. Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016] 9781498518376 (DLC) 2016023690 (OCoLC)950611451 |
| ISBN |
9781498518383 (electronic book) |
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1498518389 (electronic book) |
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9781498518376 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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