INTRODUCTION TO TURKISH LAW

English–speaking legal practitioners and academics get an ideal introduction to the basic institutions, principles and rules of Turkish law in this book. Encompassing ali the majör fields of legal practicelntroduction to Turkish Law provides an essential understanding of the Turkish legal system, so that users can become familiar with law and legal processes in Turkey and pursue further research on specific Turkish legal matters. Twelve chapters, written by Turkish experts in their areas of specialty, focus on particular fields and provide also the Turkish equivalents of English terminology. The book covers the following topics: * sources of Turkish law; * constitutional law; * administrative law; * legal persons and business associations; * family and inheritance matters * property; * obligations; * criminal law; and * the laws of civil and criminal procedure. The sixth edition reflects the continuing adaptation of Turkish law to international standards – especially in light of Turkey's hopes for membership in the European Union. These aspirations forced the Turkish lawmakers to modify some basic laws intensivelychange them entirely. A short updated list of books and articles in English on Turkish law is appended. This concise guide is sure to continue providing interested parties with a speedy and reliable opening to many areas of Turkish law they need to learn about. Konu Başlıkları Sources of Turkish Law Constitutional Law Administrative Law Law of Persons Law of Property