{"product_id":"the-law-code-of-manu-patrick-olivelle-9780199555338","title":"The Law Code of Manu","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe Law Code of Manu\u003c\/em\u003e is the most authoritative and the best-known legal text of ancient India. Famous for fifteen centuries it still generates controversy, with Manu's verses being cited in support of the oppression of women and members of the lower castes. A seminal Hindu text, the \u003cem\u003eLaw Code\u003c\/em\u003e is important for its classic description of so many social institutions that have come to be identified with Indian society. It deals with the relationships between social and ethnic groups, between men and women, the organization of the state and the judicial system, reincarnation, the workings of karma, and all aspects of the law.\u003cbr\u003e Patrick Olivelle's lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text, and it incorporates the most recent scholarship on ancient Indian history, law, society, and religion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor over 100 years \u003cstrong\u003eOxford World's Classics \u003c\/strong\u003ehas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Olivelle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199555338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199555338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.20d","brand":"Patrick Olivelle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43992888475903,"sku":"9780199555338","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b78c2651-3491-4527-9ba3-c6c465c0a86a.jpg?v=1683321363","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-law-code-of-manu-patrick-olivelle-9780199555338","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}