Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory

By Raymond Wacks

Book Overview

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 reader to think analytically about the law and the key debates which surround it.

This book is accompanied by online resources which includes multiple-choice questions with instant feedback to give students the chance to test their understanding.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198806019
• ISBN13: 9780198806011
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Jurisprudence 102

A very dense, sometimes difficult to understand read. This was the first book on jurisprudence I read, and I felt like I was already behind by some of the allusions made in this book. A good informative book, Understanding Jurisprudence is for readers who are already familiar with the basic tenants of jurisprudence and want to learn more about a myriad of different political philosophers.