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9780198723868 English 0198723865 What is law? Does it have a purpose? What is its relationship to justice? Do we have a moral duty to obey the law? These are the questions which lie at the heart of jurisprudence and the study of law m general, providing invaluable context for every branch of substantive law, from tort to criminal law. This book is accompanied by the following online resources: Additional chapters give advice on how to study jurisprudence; author analysis of political debates and current legal problems places jurisprudent in its modern world context; further reading including links to relevant journal articles helps with essay preparation; self-assessment tools include questions, answers, and an interactive glossary. Book jacket., With a clear, engaging, and informal style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory looking for a handy and stimulating starting point to this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and practicable 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 jurisprudences extensiveliterature. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and legal theory, and the numerous debates that it generates. 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/wacks4e/) and includes the following resources to support your studies: * Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems* 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* Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback, With its clear and entertaining writing style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory and looking for an accessible introduction to the subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and easy-to-read format, offering an engaging account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Key quotes from leading scholars are included throughout the text, introducing you to their work and its impact on legal philosophy, while further reading suggestions help you to navigate the broad range of literature available in this area. Each chapter concludes with a series of critical questions designed to encourage you 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/wacks4e/) and includes the following resources to support your studies: - Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems- 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- Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback
9780198723868 English 0198723865 What is law? Does it have a purpose? What is its relationship to justice? Do we have a moral duty to obey the law? These are the questions which lie at the heart of jurisprudence and the study of law m general, providing invaluable context for every branch of substantive law, from tort to criminal law. This book is accompanied by the following online resources: Additional chapters give advice on how to study jurisprudence; author analysis of political debates and current legal problems places jurisprudent in its modern world context; further reading including links to relevant journal articles helps with essay preparation; self-assessment tools include questions, answers, and an interactive glossary. Book jacket., With a clear, engaging, and informal style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory looking for a handy and stimulating starting point to this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and practicable 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 jurisprudences extensiveliterature. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and legal theory, and the numerous debates that it generates. 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/wacks4e/) and includes the following resources to support your studies: * Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems* 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* Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback, With its clear and entertaining writing style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory and looking for an accessible introduction to the subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and easy-to-read format, offering an engaging account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Key quotes from leading scholars are included throughout the text, introducing you to their work and its impact on legal philosophy, while further reading suggestions help you to navigate the broad range of literature available in this area. Each chapter concludes with a series of critical questions designed to encourage you 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/wacks4e/) and includes the following resources to support your studies: - Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems- 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- Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback