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Philosophy Of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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The Concept Of Law Lies At The Heart Of Our Social And Political Life, Shaping The Character Of Our Community And Underlying Issues From Racism And Abortion To Human Rights And International War. Legal Philosophy, Or Jurisprudence, Explores The Notion Of Law And Its Role In Society, Illuminating Its Meaning And Its Relation To The Universal Questions Of Justice, Rights, And Morality.In This Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks Analyzes The Nature And Purpose Of The Legal System, And The Practice By Courts, Lawyers, And Judges. Wacks Reveals The Intriguing And Challenging Nature Of Legal Philosophy With Clarity And Enthusiasm, Providing An Enlightening Guide To The Central Questions Of Legal Theory.In This Revised Edition Wacks Makes A Number Of Updates Including New Material On Legal Realism, Changes To The Approach To The Analysis Of Law And Legal Theory, And Makes Updates To Historical And Anthropological Jurisprudence.About The Series:Oxford'S Very Short Introductions Series Offers Concise And Original Introductions To A Wide Range Of Subjectsfrom Islam To Sociology, Politics To Classics, Literary Theory To History, And Archaeology To The Bible. Not Simply A Textbook Of Definitions, Each Volume In This Series Provides Trenchant And Provocativeyet Always Balanced And Completediscussions Of The Central Issues In A Given Discipline Or Field. Every Very Short Introduction Gives A Readable Evolution Of The Subject In Question, Demonstrating How The Subject Has Developed And How It Has Influenced Society. Eventually, The Series Will Encompass Every Major Academic Discipline, Offering All Students An Accessible And Abundant Reference Library. Whatever The Area Of Study That One Deems Important Or Appealing, Whatever The Topic That Fascinates The General Reader, The Very Short Introductions Series Has A Handy And Affordable Guide That Will Likely Prove Indispensable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book explores the concept of law, its role in society, and how it relates to issues like justice, rights, and morality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Raymond Wacks, who provides an analysis of legal philosophy and the legal system.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the nature and purpose of law, as well as contemporary issues in legal theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in legal studies? A: Yes, it is part of the Very Short Introductions series, which offers accessible and concise overviews, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What updates are included in the revised edition of the book? A: The revised edition includes new material on legal realism and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction' published? A: It was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is new.
- Q: Under which category does this book fall? A: This book falls under the category of Philosophy.