Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory

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Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory

Raymond Wacks

Oxford University Press, 2009

2nd ed.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

What is law? Does it have a purpose? What is its relationship with justice? Do we have a moral duty to obey the law? These sorts of questions lie at the heart of jurisprudence. Moreover, every substantive or 'black letter' branch of the law raises questions about its own meaning and function. The law of contract cannot be properly understood without an appreciation of the concepts of rights and duties. The law of tort is directly related to several economic theories of compensation. The criminal law is inextricably linked to philosophies of punishment? Understanding Jurisprudence explores these problems and provides an engaging introduction to the central issues of legal theory. The book navigates the reader through legal philosophy's fundamental concepts, concerns, and controversies. An experienced teacher of jurisprudence and distinguished writer in the field, Professor Wacks adopts an approach that is easy to follow and understand without avoiding the complexities and subtleties of the subject. Students of law, politics, philosophy, and other social sciences will find this an ideal guide to the essential themes of contemporary jurisprudence. Online Resource Centre A free online resource accompanies the book and provides the following resources: Analysis of current controversies of a jurisprudential nature such as current legal and moral controversies and political debates An additional chapter providing guidance and advice on the study of jurisprudence An interactive glossary of key terms relating to legal theory Further reading, including links to full text journal articles Questions and answers Useful Web links to support learning

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Law and Morals
  • 3. Classical legal positivism
  • 4. Modern legal positivism
  • 5. Law as integrity
  • 6. Legal realism
  • 7. Law and social theory
  • 8. Historical and anthropological jurisprudence
  • 9. Justice
  • 10. Rights
  • 11. The duty to obey the law
  • 12. Punishment
  • 13. Critical legal theory
  • 14. Feminist and critical race theory

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  • NCID
    BB00622147
  • ISBN
    • 9780199532124
  • LCCN
    2004022646
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Oxford ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxiv, 392 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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