Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory
- Title
- Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory / Raymond Wacks.
- Published by
- Oxford : New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
- Author
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Details
- Description
- xviii, 335 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
- Summary
- "With a clear, engaging, and informal writing style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory and looking for a convenient and interesting starting point for this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and manageable format, offering an accessible account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Further reading suggestions are included throughout, helping students to structure their research and navigate the many texts and articles available in this subject area. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and the key ideas and debates which surround it."--Publisher's information.
- Alternative title
- Introduction to legal theory
- Subject
- Contents
- Introduction -- Natural law and morality -- Classical legal positivism -- Modern legal positivism -- Dworkin and the moral integrity of law -- Legal realism -- Law and social theory -- Historical and anthropological jurisprudence -- Theories of justice -- Rights -- Why obey the law? -- Why punish? -- Critical legal theory -- Feminist and critical race theory -- Jurisprudence understood?
- Owning institution
- Princeton University Library
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.