The rule of law and governance in indigenous Yoruba society : a study in African philosophy of law / John Ayotunde Isola Bewaji.

This book explores aspects of indigenous Yoruba philosophy of law and relates this philosophy to the Yoruba indigenous traditions of governance. It is written with an appreciation of the relevance of the Yoruba traditions of law and governance to contemporary African experiments with imported Wester...

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Main Author: Bewaji, John Ayotunde Isola (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]
Series:African philosophy: critical perspectives and global dialogue
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