Tim Edgar: The Accidental Comparatist

Kim Brooks

Tim Edgar: The Accidental Comparatist

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the contributions of Tim Edgar as a major comparative law scholar. It reviews the major debates and theoretical directions in comparative law scholarship and offers a case study of Edgar's contributions in the light of the major debates in comparative law. Edgar's development as a comparatist is traced through three defined phases. His identification of the policy problem to be resolved is highlighted as a major feature of his contribution.

Original language	Canadian English
Journal	Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
Publication status	Published - Jan. 1 2020

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Tim Edgar
Legal Scholarship
Comparative Law Scholarship

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Comparative and Foreign Law
Law
Legal History
Legal Writing and Research

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