A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society

ISBN-13: 9780199244669 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 288 str.

Brian Z. Tamanaha

Opis

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.

Recenzje

Tamanaha's study of the literature contains valuable observations and arguments of interest ... useful insights.

O autorze

Brian Z. Tamanaha is Professor of Law at St John's Univerity School of Law, New York