PDF title page (viewed on February 9, 2010).

'Igat fulap rod blong hem' -- The possibilities and limitations of legal pluralism -- Tradition and transformation in leadership structures and conflict-management mechanisms -- Mat, kava, faol, pig, buluk, woman: the operation of the kastom system in Vanuatu today -- The relationship between the state and kastom systems -- The problems of the existing relationship between the state and kastom systems -- A typology of relationships between state and non-state justice systems -- A new method of legal pluralism.

"This book investigates the problems and possibilities of plural legal orders through an in-depth study of the relationship between the state and customary justice systems in Vanuatu. It argues that there is a need to move away from the current state-centric approach to law reform in the South Pacific region, and instead include all state and non-state legal orders in development strategies and dialogue. The book also presents a typology of models of engagement between state and non-state legal systems, and describes a process for analysing which of these models would be most advantageous for any country in the South Pacific region, and beyond"--Publisher's description

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-298).

English.

Added to collection customer.56279.3