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Understanding Jurisprudence
Raymond Wacks
其他書名
An Introduction to Legal Theory
出版Oxford University Press, 2015
主題Law / GeneralLaw / Jurisprudence
ISBN01987238659780198723868
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=EiDZBQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋"An engaging writing style makes this a highly readable and interesting account for all law students, offering the ideal support for a legal theory module as well as providing valuable context for the study of law in general Written by an experienced academic and author, the text explains complex ideas clearly yet without avoiding the subtleties of the subject Covers a broad range of thinkers and theories including Hart, Dworkin, and Raz as well as discussion of feminist and critical race theory and separate chapters on theories of justice, rights, and punishment Features key quotes and further reading to introduce and explain the central scholarly works, ideas, and commentaries which shape legal theory Includes a glossary to assist understanding and provide a quick-reference guide to the key terms and ideas central to jurisprudence. New to this edition Revised to include the most recent scholarship in several areas of jurisprudence, and to reflect the social and political developments that have influenced the law and legal theory Expanded chapters on natural law, legal positivism, realism, rights, and theories of justice New and enhanced discussions of the rule of law, global justice, virtue ethics, human and animal rights, the economic analysis of law, and postmodernist theories Updated suggested further reading lists and questions at the end of each chapter With a clear, engaging, and informal style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory looking for a handy and stimulating starting point to this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and practicable 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 jurisprudences extensive literature. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and legal theory, and the numerous debates that it generates."--Publisher's website.