Publisher's Synopsis

Sir Henry James Sumner Maine was an English comparative jurist and historian. His thesis in Ancient Law states that law and society developed "from status to contract". In ancient times people were bound by status to their particular group. In modern times people are autonomous agents and are free to make contracts. They can make associations with whomever they want.

Book information

ISBN: 9781438504889
Publisher: Book Jungle
Imprint: Book Jungle
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 428g
Height: 233mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 19mm