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UNDERSTANDING JURISPRUDENCE
AN INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL THEORY |
| By: |
Raymond Wacks |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£27.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0199608261 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780199608263 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
2 February, 2012 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
360 |
| Description: |
Perfect for the student new to jurisprudence, this book provides an illuminating introduction to the central questions of legal theory. An experienced teacher of jurisprudence, Professor Wacks' approach is both accessible and entertaining, providing the ideal base for further study. |
| Synopsis: |
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. Professor Wacks is an experienced teacher of jurisprudence and excels in providing a concise, student-friendly introduction to the subject, without avoiding the subtleties of this fascinating discipline. An extensive Online Resource Centre also accompanies this text (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/wacks3e/) and includes the following valuable resources: - Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems, to keep you informed of the relevance of jurisprudence to everyday life - Interactive self-test glossary of key terms - Additional chapters on approaching the study of jurisprudence, including revision and examination tips - Further reading suggestions, including links to relevant and recent journal articles - Useful weblinks - Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
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