A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society

by Brian Z. Tamanaha

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199244669
• ISBN13: 9780199244669
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.7"