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Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory Paperback – 18 February 2021

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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 help students recognise the impact of their work, while extensive further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter invite students to explore the broad range of literature available on central topics. Each chapter concludes with a series of critical questions designed to encourage the reader to think analytically about the law and the key debates which surround it.NEW TO THIS EDITIONExpanded discussions of theories of justice, globalisation, and environmental protectionA new section dedicated to judicial review and democracyUpdated suggested further reading lists and self-test questions at the end of each chapter.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.

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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

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"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.

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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

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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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