Understanding Jurisprudence
An Introduction to Legal Theory
(Sprache: Englisch)
Understanding Jurisprudence provides an illuminating and engaging introduction to the central questions of legal theory. It is the perfect starting point for those new to the subject.
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Understanding Jurisprudence provides an illuminating and engaging introduction to the central questions of legal theory. It is the perfect starting point for those new to the subject.
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Written with students in mind, Professor Raymond Wacks brings legal theory to life through his lucid and entertaining style. The author has crafted a manageable guide, balancing concise introductions to the key theorists and core issues such as punishment and rights without ignoring the subtleties of the subject.Seminal quotes from leading scholars are included to help students recognise the impact of their work, while extensive further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter invite students to explore the broad range of literature available on central topics. Each chapter concludes with a series of critical questions designed to encourage reader to think analytically about the law and the key debates which surround it.
This book is accompanied by online resources which includes multiple-choice questions with instant feedback to give students the chance to test their understanding.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Understanding Jurisprudence “
1 What's it all about?; 2 Natural law and morality; 3 Classical legal positivism; 4 Modern legal positivism; 5 Law and moral legitimacy; 6 Legal realism; 7 Law and social theory; 8 Historical and anthropological jurisprudence; 9 Theories of justice; 10 Rights; 11 Why obey the law?; 12 Why punish?; 13 Critical legal theory; 14 Feminist theory; 15 Jurisprudence understood
Autoren-Porträt von Raymond Wacks
Professor Raymond Wacks has taught jurisprudence around the world for over thirty years. He has published more than twenty books and numerous articles on legal philosophy, the right of privacy, and human and animal rights.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Raymond Wacks
- 2017, 5. Aufl., 432 Seiten, Maße: 17,2 x 24,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10: 0198806019
- ISBN-13: 9780198806011
- Erscheinungsdatum: 26.10.2017
Sprache:
Englisch
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