Russian law and legal institutions / William E. Butler (John Edward Fowler Distinguished Professor of Law and International Relations, Pennsylvania State University, Emeritus Professor of Comparative Law, University College London, Foreign Member, National Academy of Science of Ukraine and National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine).
"The Vinogradoff Institute, Pennsylvania State University." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Annex: Constitution of the Russian Federation. Russian law and legal translation -- The pre-revolutionary heritage -- Russian legal theory -- Sources of law -- Legal profession and legal education -- The administration of legality -- Constitutional law -- Annex: Constitution of the Russian Federation.
Summary:
"Russian Law and Legal Institutions is a thoroughly revised and updated introduction to the historical and contemporary foundations of the Russian legal system placed in the larger context of comparative legal studies. Recommendations are made for further reading. The 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation as amended to date is appended"--Publisher's description.
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