Legal Systems seems to me an indispensable instrument of work for any person involved in Middle Eastern Affairs". "As an academic jurist, Amin is at his best on constitutions, marine law, the Shari'a and human rights. He is familiar with text and documentations. His heart is in the right place. He is in favour of democracy and the rules of law, which he honestly does not find in the Middle East. He recommends regional co-ordination, economic development by appropriate technology, "Marshall aid" from the Gulf Cooperation Council to make good the damage of the war between Iran and Iraq and "political, social and cultural progress" without too much Westernisation. Amin tries hard to be objective in his analysis and even-handed between the combatants ... ". "The book is well written and produced with a comprehensive index. The material has been well researched and its bibliography will be useful to anyone wishing to gain more in depth information on any particular country or area of law. The book will be useful not only to students and academics with an interest in Middle East but also to legal practitioners dealing with complex problems involving law of the islamic countries of the Middle East." "Amin, a recognised authority in Islamic law, has written a lucid study of Iran's economic and legal systems and its commercial law before and after the 1979 revolution.". providing a solid understanding of the law in this geographic region". "Amin, an international lawyer, is at his best covering the legal aspects of Gulf security". "The author gives a fine description of the Shi'a sect in Chapter 3, and a brief but excellent introduction of the major Islamic schools of jurisdiction in chapter 4.". "When all is said and done, this remains a fascinating book and one which attempts to fill a very real gap in the English language literature. One can only hope for an enlarged second edition fairly soon." "Prof. Amin's book ... is admirably brief and is notable for the clear and practical information given in it". References Iranian expatriate academics University of Tehran alumni 1948 births Academics of Glasgow Caledonian University Iranian legal scholars 20th-century Iranian lawyers Living people People from Sabzevar National Front (Iran) politicians Iran Party politicians Liberal Democrats (UK) people Shahnameh Researchers 21st-century Iranian lawyers 21st-century Scottish lawyers