| Edition |
Fifth edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 279 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Textbook on
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Textbook on.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
What is jurisprudence? -- Classical natural law -- Classical legal positivism : Bentham, Austin, and Kelsen -- Legal realism -- Hart : the critical project -- Hart's theory of law -- The natural law revival : Fuller and Finnis -- Post-Hart analytical philosophy of law : Dworkin and Raz -- Marxist theories of law -- Critical legal studies -- Postmodern legal theory -- Feminist legal theory -- The economic analysis of law -- Justice theory -- The concept of injustice. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Fully updated and revised by James Penner and Emmanuel Melissaris, McCoubrey & White's Textbook on Jurisprudence clearly breaks down the complexities of this often daunting yet fascinating subject. Sophisticated ideas are explained concisely and with clarity, ensuring the reader is aware of the subtleties of the subject yet not overwhelmed. With chapters dedicated to both key concepts and leading theorists, this text takes a wide-ranging look at jurisprudence and places central ideas in context. In particular this text centres around one of the leading theorists, H.L.A Hart, and considers the. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Law -- Philosophy.
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Law -- Philosophy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Law. |
| Added Author |
White, Nigel D., 1961-
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McCoubrey, H., 1953-
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Penner, J. E. (James E.)
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Melissaris, Emmanuel.
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| Added Title |
Textbook on jurisprudence |
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Jurisprudence |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Penner, J.E. (James E.). McCoubrey & White's textbook on jurisprudence. Fifth edition 9780199584345 (DLC) 2012941354 (OCoLC)794136185 |
| ISBN |
9780191666636 (electronic book) |
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0191666637 (electronic book) |
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9780199584345 |
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0199584346 |
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