Law, culture, and ritual disputing systems in cross-cultural context - Chase, Oscar G.; ebrary, Inc. (New York : New York University Press, 2005)
The lessons of the Azande -- "Modern" dispute-ways -- American "exceptionalism" in civil litigation -- The discretionary power of the judge in cultural context -- The rise of ADR in cultural context -- The role of ritual -- How disputing influences culture.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-196) and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Culture and law; Dispute resolution (Law); Electronic books