A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society
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- Paperback
284 pages
- Release Date
19 July 2001
Summary
“A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society” is a theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society–a reflection of its customs and morals–that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society. It then engages in a theoretical andempirical critique of this common unde…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199244676 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199244677 |
| Series: | Oxford Socio-Legal Studies |
| Author: | Brian Z. Tamanaha |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 284 |
| Release Date: | 19 July 2001 |
| Weight: | 396g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 139mm x 16mm |
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‘Tamanaha’s study of the literature contains valuable observations andarguments of interest … useful insights.‘Law Quarterly Review
`Tamanaha’s study of the literature contains valuable observations and arguments of interest … useful insights.‘Law Quarterly Review
About The Author
Brian Z. Tamanaha
Brian Z. Tamanaha is Professor of Law at St John’s Univerity School of Law, New York
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