Ifugao Law (1919) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164298502)

Ifugao Law is a book written by R.F. Barton in 1919 that provides a detailed description of the legal system of the Ifugao people, an indigenous group from the Philippines. The book is based on Barton's firsthand observations and interactions with the Ifugao people during his time as a colonial official in the Philippines. The book covers various aspects of Ifugao law, including the structure of their legal system, the role of customary law, and the importance of oral traditions in the transmission of legal knowledge. Barton also discusses the different types of offenses and punishments in Ifugao law, as well as the role of community leaders in resolving disputes. Overall, Ifugao Law provides a unique insight into the legal system of a traditional indigenous society and offers a valuable contribution to the study of comparative law and legal anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. F. Barton
ISBN-10: 116429850X
ISBN-13: 9781164298502
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d