Understanding jurisprudence : an introduction to legal theory

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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wacks, Raymond (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press , c2012
Edition:3rd ed
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260 |a New York :   |b Oxford University Press ,   |c c2012 
300 |a xviii, 335 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 25 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. Introduction -- 2. Natural law and morality -- 3. Classical legal positivism -- 4. Modern legal positivism -- 5. Dworkin and the moral integrity of law -- 6. Legal realism -- 7. Law and social theory -- 8. Historical and anthropological jurisprudence -- 9. Theories of justice -- 10. Rights -- 11. Why obey the law? -- 12. Why punish? -- 13. Critical legal theory -- 14. Feminist and critical race theory -- 15. Jurisprudence understood? 
520 |a 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 
650 0 |a Jurisprudence 
650 0 |a Law   |x Philosophy 
999 |a 1000157060   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Gong Badak Campus