Veitch, Scott
Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032359946
- author:
- Veitch, Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts offers an original introduction to and critical analysis of the central themes studied in jurisprudence courses. The book is organised into three parts, each exploring different aspects of modern law and its relationship with political, economic, and social conditions.
Part I sets out the key elements of modern law, while Part II presents competing accounts of legal validity, legality, legal reasoning, and justice. Part III delves into advanced topics such as legal pluralism, law and disciplinary power, and law in relation to the Anthropocene. Each chapter provides guidance on further reading.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in jurisprudential scholarship. The book includes additional material on social law, colonialism, critical race theory, digital technology, and emerging legal subjects, making it an accessible and interdisciplinary resource for students of jurisprudence and legal philosophy.