Redefining Codification
A Comparative History of Civil, Commercial, and Procedural Codes
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 23 January 2025
- ISBN 9780198947363
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages480 pages
- Size 240x165x32 mm
- Weight 850 g
- Language English 791
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Short description:
This book explores the evolution of law codes in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium from the late eighteenth century to today. It delves into civil, commercial, and procedural codes, even uncovering the stories of drafts that never became law.
MoreLong description:
More than half of the world's population lives under law codes. Yet, defining the concept of codification remains elusive. Rather than delving into abstract theories, this book provides a rich and contextual comparative legal history of codes in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium from the late eighteenth century to the present.
The author starts by examining the evolution of French, German, Dutch, and Belgian codes in their political and comparative context, thus challenging deeply rooted national narratives. He covers the well-studied civil codes and the often-overlooked commercial and procedural codes and drafts that failed to become law.
Against this backdrop, the book embarks on a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to the success or failure of codification efforts. Employing an innovative method of comparative legal history, Redefining Codification explores the key players and objectives behind codification, revealing that traditional notions of codification are far removed from reality. Following the deconstruction of some 'universal truths' about codifications, this volume offers fresh insights into the behind-the-scenes of the lawmaking machinery and an empirically based definition of codification.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
France
Germany
The Netherlands
Belgium
The Lack of an Ideal Code
A Comparative Legal History Method for Studying the Success and Failure of Draft Codifications
Actors: Drafters, Politicians, and Other Stakeholders
Aims: Do Ambitions Survive Contact with Reality?
Conclusion: Redefining the Concept of a Code
