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020 _a9780198828815
082 _a340.1 WAC
100 _aWacks, Raymond
245 0 _aUnderstanding jurisprudence: an introduction to legal theory
250 _a5th ed.
260 _aNew Delhi
260 _bOxford University Press
260 _c2018
300 _a407 p.
520 _aWritten 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.
650 _aJurisprudence
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