Bronislaw Malinowski's Concept of Law

"Bronislaw Malinowski's Concept of Law" is a comprehensive examination of the legal thought of Bronislaw Malinowski, a significant social scientist who has profoundly influenced modern cultural anthropology and social sciences. This book is the first of its kind to delve deeply into Malinowski's views on law. While his perspectives on language, magic, religion, and culture have been extensively discussed, his understanding of law remains largely unexplored. The author, Mateusz Stepien, highlights the gaps in the existing literature and provides a detailed analysis of Malinowski's legal concepts, particularly in relation to his studies on primitive jurisprudence. The book is divided into two parts: the first part examines the influence of two professors on Malinowski's legal thought, while the second part presents his comprehensive and multidimensional understanding of law, offering new perspectives on his legal concepts, especially from the viewpoint of reciprocity. This work opens new avenues for future studies on legal issues inspired by Malinowski's methodological approaches.