Review
Review from previous edition successful in offering a clear, readable and structured account ... ― International and Comparative Law Quarterly, Vol. 50, Oct 2001
this book is certain to give balanced and intelligent grounding to the uninitiated, and food for further exploration to the enthusiast. Professor Oda's historical awareness makes of an introductory legal text a genuinely delightful read. ― Irish Jurist 35 (2000)
a classic for jurist and Western comparative lawyers ― Xavier Blanc-Jouvan, Revue Internationale de Droit Compare
From the Publisher
Hiroshi Oda is the Sir Ernest Satow Professor of Japanese Law at the University of London (University College), a professor of the College d'Europe (Brugge), and consultant to Herbert Smith, solicitors. He is a graduate of the Law Faculty of the University of Tokyo, held a chair of Soviet Law there and was granted a LL.D before moving to London. He has held various visiting positions including visiting professorship at Cornell Law School (US). He is also a qualified attorney in Japan and practises Japanese and Russian law in London and Tokyo.
About the Author
Hiroshi Oda is the Sir Ernest Satow Professor of Japanese Law at the University of London (University College), a professor of the College d'Europe (Brugge), and consultant to Herbert Smith, solicitors. He is a graduate of the Law Faculty of the University of Tokyo, held a chair of Soviet Law there and was granted a LL.D before moving to London. He has held various visiting positions including visiting professorship at Cornell Law School (US). He is also a qualified attorney in Japan and practises Japanese and Russian law in London and Tokyo.
