Legal dissonance
by Shaun Larcom
Rate this book:
No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one
About
"Papua New Guinea's two most powerful legal orders -- customary law and state law -- [each] undermine the other in criminal matters. This phenomenon, called legal dissonance, can help explain the low level of personal security found in many parts of the country. It is shown that a lack of coordination in the punishing of wrong behavior is both problematic for legal orders themselves and for those who are subject to such a legal phenomenon. Legal dissonance can lead to an activity being simultaneously advanced by one legal order and punished by the other, leading to injustice, and, perhaps more importantly, an undermining of each legal order's ability to deter wrongdoing"--
Discuss Legal dissonance with other readers
Join or start a book club for Legal dissonance on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for Legal dissonance?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Legal dissonance as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss Legal dissonance with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Legal dissonance with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.