Understanding Jurisprudence, 6th Edition, 9780198864677
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Unlock the secrets of law: A journey into legal theory.

Understanding Jurisprudence, 6th Edition

an introduction to legal theory

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  • Paperback

    424 pages

  • Release Date

    17 February 2021

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Summary

Understanding Jurisprudence provides an illuminating and engaging introduction to the central questions of legal theory. Written with students in mind, Professor Raymond Wacks brings legal theory to life through his lucid and entertaining style. The author has crafted a manageable guide, balancing concise introductions to the key theorists and core issues such as punishment and rights without ignoring the subtleties of the subject.

Seminal quotes from leading scholars are included to …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198864677
ISBN-10:0198864671
Author:Raymond Wacks
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:424
Edition:6th
Release Date:17 February 2021
Weight:656g
Dimensions:250mm x 175mm x 25mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Wacks has a remarkable ability to convey difficult concepts and ideas without distorting their meaning.

“Understanding Jurisprudence is a solid, authoritative, and easy-to-read textbook which offers a comprehensive discussion of jurisprudence.” - Dr Luca Siliquini-Cinelli, Lecturer in Law, University of Dundee.“This is an excellent book for law students which provides a well-structured and deep analysis of the major legal theories.” - Professor Mauro Zamboni, Stockholm University.“Wacks has a remarkable ability to convey difficult concepts and ideas without distorting their meaning.” - Daniel Bansal, Lecturer in Law, University of Leicester.“An admirably clear, extremely helpful, and accurate introduction to this formidable subject. The elegance of the writing and the breadth of knowledge - displayed here in such an easily accessible form - make it essential reading for every student of jurisprudence.” - Stephen Guest, Emeritus Professor of Legal Philosophy, University College London.

About The Author

Raymond Wacks

Professor Raymond Wacks has taught jurisprudence around the world for over thirty years. He has published more than twenty books and numerous articles on legal philosophy, the right of privacy, and human and animal rights. His books have been translated into several languages including Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Chinese, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, and Georgian.

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