The Oxford Handbook of Law and Anthropology

This collection of essays examines the interplay between law and anthropology, providing insights into their relationship and future directions for research in The Oxford Handbook of Law and Anthropology.

This Handbook brings together a collection of essays that delve into the intricate connections between law and anthropology. The Oxford Handbook of Law and Anthropology highlights the narrative surrounding the relationship between these two fields, particularly in the contexts of immigration, international justice forums, and the drafting of new national constitutions. It presents a comprehensive exploration of how law and anthropology have historically interacted and how they should continue to do so in the future.

The collection is groundbreaking, offering an original and internationally framed perspective on the historical, theoretical, and ethnographic interconnections of law and anthropology. Each chapter provides a thorough survey of the current scholarly debates while proposing future research directions in this dynamic, interdisciplinary field. The Handbook is structured around a collective narrative that emphasizes the intersections of law and anthropology, addressing essential questions related to dispute resolution, normative ordering, social organization, and the construction of legal, political, and social identities.

As the collaboration between lawyers and anthropologists becomes increasingly crucial in various areas, including immigration and asylum processes, cultural heritage certification, and the drafting of new constitutions, the need for a comprehensive project like this has never been more pressing. The Handbook critically examines these intersections, identifying promising areas for innovation and sociolegal relevance while also acknowledging existing tensions, unresolved questions, and opportunities for future exploration.