Commentary on the UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) [Hardcover]

Peter Schlechtriem (Editor), Geoffrey Thomas (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198260520 | ISBN-13: 978-0198260523 | Publication Date: June 11, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

This is the first English version of the German Commentary on the 1980 UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods. The commentators include many eminent German scholars, several of whom were involved in the drafting of the Convention itself. The book has been updated and slightly abridged in an effort to make the translation more relevant to an English-speaking audience. It examines every article of the Convention, giving a short explanation of each and comparing its solutions with those of various domestic laws. Case law and academic writings are also taken into account in these evaluations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A great achievement! Of all the existing commentaries on CISG, Professor Schlechtriem's Commentary not only provides the best comparative references but also deals extensively with the growing body of international case law on the Convention. A rich source of information and an extremely useful tool for both academics and practitioners. Originally conceived for the German legal environment it is now fortunately available to a much wider public.'

'The German book of which this is an English version is the largest and most exhaustive commentary on the Convention in any language. Professor Schlechtriem is an internationall recognized expert on the subject and the book which he and his collaborators have produced has established a position of authority in Germany (and Germany has produced more case-law on the Convention than any other jurisdiction). While the book is written from the German point of view, it gives refernces to the case-law of other jurisdictions and, in particular, to the very large amount of scholarly writing in many languages which has accumulated around the Convention.' Barry Nicholas, Principal Brasenose College

'The new English edition of Professor Schlechtriem's outstanding and highly respected Commentary on the UN Convention for International Sales (CISG) will become a most significant source of commercial law for students, scholars and practitioners around the world. The accuracy and quality of the original German edition is maintained throuhgout the excellent translation by Geoffrey Thomas. Like its German language predecessor, this English edition recognizes the truly international character of the CISG and will thus promote the uniform application which the Convention requires and deserves.' Joseph Lookofsky, Professor, University of Copenhagen

'Peter Schlechtriem and his colleagues have provided an indispensable source for any lawyer confronted with a problem under the CISG, a work with clear organization, lucid explanations, careful analysis, and comprehensive citations. The writers' civil law perspective makes it of special interest to the common lawyer.' E. Allan Farnsworth, McCormack Professor of Law, Columbia University

`'The German book of which this is an English version is the largest and most exhaustive commentary on the Convention in any language. Professor Schlechtriem is an internationall recognized expert on the subject and the book which he and his collaborators have produced has established a position of authority in Germany (and Germany has produced more case-law on the Convention than any other jurisdiction). While the book is written from the German point of view, it gives refernces to the case-law of other jurisdictions and, in particular, to the very large amount of scholarly writing in many languages which has accumulated around the Convention.'' Barry Nicholas, Principal Brasenose College

`'The new English edition of Professor Schlechtriem's outstanding and highly respected Commentary on the UN Convention for International Sales (CISG) will become a most significant source of commercial law for students, scholars and practitioners around the world. The accuracy and quality of the original German edition is maintained throuhgout the excellent translation by Geoffrey Thomas. Like its German language predecessor, this English edition recognizes the truly international character of the CISG and will thus promote the uniform application which the Convention requires and deserves.'' Joseph Lookofsky, Professor, University of Copenhagen

`'Peter Schlechtriem and his colleagues have provided an indispensable source for any lawyer confronted with a problem under the CISG, a work with clear organization, lucid explanations, careful analysis, and comprehensive citations. The writers' civil law perspective makes it of special interest to the common lawyer.'' E. Allan Farnsworth, McCormack Professor of Law, Columbia University

`'A great achievement! Of all the existing commentaries on CISG, Professor Schlechtriem's Commentary not only provides the best comparative references but also deals extensively with the growing body of international case law on the Convention. A rich source of information and an extremely useful tool for both academics and practitioners. Originally conceived for the German legal environment it is now fortunately available to a much wider public.'' Professor Dr Bonell, Director UNIDROIT, Centre for Comparative and Foreign Studies

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 856 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2nd edition (June 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198260520
• ISBN-13: 978-0198260523
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,982,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)