Autor: Basil S. Markesinis

Federalism remains a highly contentious issue in the United Kingdom, but however suspect the ”F” word may be, a substantial amount of devolution has already become part of the local landscape and m …

This book presents an original, deliberately controversial and, at times, disturbing appraisal of the state of comparative law at the beginning of the 21st century: its weaknesses, its strengths, and …

‘Europe’ is one of the defining issues of our times. Politically, economically, legally, culturally, it is a source of division to some and inspiration for others. This book contains essays written b …

This book presents a developed theory of how national lawyers can approach, understand, and make use of foreign law. Its theme is pursued through a set of detailed essays which look at the courts as …

Since its first appearance in 1986, this magisterial work has won uniform praise from many of the world”s leading comparatists. It has been acclaimed by senior judges and has been cited by the court …

Since its first appearance in 1986, this magisterial work has won uniform praise from many of the world”s leading comparatists. It has been acclaimed by senior judges and has been cited by the court …

Recently the contract section of the German Civil Code was amended after one hundred years of un-altered existence. The German Law of Contract, radically recast, enlarged, and re-written since its fi …