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Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory Paperback – 18 February 2021
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- ISBN-100198864671
- ISBN-13978-0198864677
- Edition6th
- PublisherOxford University Press UK
- Publication date18 February 2021
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions24.82 x 2.06 x 17.27 cm
- Print length440 pages
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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
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About the Author
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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- Publisher : Oxford University Press UK
- Publication date : 18 February 2021
- Edition : 6th
- Language : English
- Print length : 440 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0198864671
- ISBN-13 : 978-0198864677
- Item weight : 658 g
- Dimensions : 24.82 x 2.06 x 17.27 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 26,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Raymond Wacks is Emeritus Professor of Law and Legal Theory at the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of some twenty books which have been translated into a dozen languages. They include Personal Information: Privacy and the Law; Privacy and Media Freedom; Privacy: A Very Short Introduction; and Law: A Very Short Introduction, all published by Oxford University Press. His most recent publications are Protecting Personal Information: The Right to Privacy Reconsidered (Hart Publishing, 2020), and COVID-19 and Public Policy in the Digital Age (2021), both with Andrea Monti. The sixth edition of his Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory was published by OUP in 2021.
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