| A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society Contributor(s): Tamanaha, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199244677 ISBN-13: 9780199244676 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $65.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society--a reflection of its customs and morals--that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society, engaging in a theoretical and empirical critique of this common understanding. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Jurisprudence |
| Dewey: 340.115 |
| LCCN: 2001034063 |
| Series: Oxford Socio-Legal Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.8 lbs) 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society--a reflection of its customs and morals--that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society, engaging in a theoretical and empirical critique of this common understanding. |