The Routledge Handbook of Asian Law provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary survey of legal systems and issues across Asia. Authored by an international team of experts, this volume explores diverse topics from family law and Islamic courts to human rights, corporate governance, and environmental protection, alongside analyses of decentralization and traditional legal forms.

The volume is structured into five parts, covering:

• Asia in Law, and the Humanities and Social Sciences
• The Political Economy of Law in Asia - Law in the Context of Asian Development
• Asian traditions and their transformations
• Law, the environment, and access to land and natural resources
• People in Asia and their rights

Why You Should Read?

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of diverse Asian legal systems and their contemporary challenges.
• Explore interdisciplinary perspectives on law, society, and economics in Asia.
• Access expert analysis on key areas like human rights, environmental law, and traditional legal transformations.
• An essential resource for academics, researchers, legal professionals, and students of Asian law.