Full Description
Nordic law is often referred to as something different from other legal systems. At the same time, it is a common belief that the Nordic countries share more or less the same legal tradition and are very similar in their approach to the law. Considering both of these points of view, the book tells a story of how Nordic law and Nordic legal thinking differ from other legal systems, and how there are many particularities in the law of each of the Nordic countries, making them different from each other.
The idea of "Nordic" law also conceals national features. The basic premise of the book is that even if, strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a Nordic common law, it still makes sense to speak of "Nordic" law, and that acquiring a more-than-basic knowledge of this law is interesting not only for comparative lawyers, but also helpful for those working with Nordic lawyers and dealing with questions involving law in the Nordic countries.
Contents
Chapter 1. Nordic Legal Mind.- Chapter 2. Nordic Model of Welfare States.- Chapter 3. Constitutional Mentality.- Chapter 4. Respecting Autonomies and Minorities.- Chapter 5. Promoting Gender Equality.- Chapter 6. Marriage and Family Relations.- Chapter 7. Contracting with a Social Dimension.- Chapter 8. Property and its Limits.- Chapter 9. Labour Market and Collective Agreements.- Chapter 10. Public Administration and Good Governance.- Chapter 11. Crime and Punishment.- Chapter 12. Courts and Court Proceedings.
