by James M. Donovan (Author)

Legal Anthropology: An Introduction offers an initial overview into the challenging debates surrounding the cross-cultural analysis of legal systems. Equal parts review and criticism, the text outlines the historical landmarks in the development of the discipline, identifying both strengths and weaknesses of each stage and contribution.

Author Biography

James M. Donovan teaches legal anthropology at the University of Georgia. He is co-author of Anthropology and Law.