Understanding Jurisprudence
Publication details: United Kingdom; Oxford University Press; 15 Jan 2015Edition: 4th Revised EditionDescription: 400 Pages; PaperbackISBN:- 9780198723868
- 340
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 | Karachi Law | 340 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 06/06/2023 | PKLC024953 | |
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 | Lahore Law | 340 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | PKLC011933 |
With a clear, engaging, and informal style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory looking for a handy and stimulating starting point to this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and practicable format, offering an accessible account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Further reading suggestions are included throughout, helping students to structure their research and navigate the jurisprudences extensive literature. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and legal theory, and the numerous debates that it generates. Professor Wacks is an experienced teacher of jurisprudence and excels in providing a concise, student-friendly introduction to the subject, without avoiding the subtleties of this fascinating discipline. An extensive Online Resource Centre also accompanies this text (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/wacks4e/) and includes the following resources to support your studies: - Author analysis of topical controversies such as political debates and current legal problems - Interactive self-test glossary of key terms - Additional chapters on approaching the study of jurisprudence, including revision and examination tips - Further reading suggestions, including links to relevant and recent journal articles - Self-test questions on the key ideas from each chapter, with instant feedback
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