| Synopsis: |
Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts offers an original introduction to, and critical analysis of, the central themes studied in jurisprudence courses. The book is presented in three parts each of which contains General Themes, Advanced Topics, tutorial questions and guidance on further reading: * Law and Politics, locating the place of law within the study of institutions of government * Legal Reasoning, examining the contested nature of the application of law * Law in Modernity, exploring the social forces that shape legal development. Accessible, interdisciplinary, and socially informed this book has been revised to take into account the latest developments in jurisprudential scholarship. |