Realistic Socio-Legal Theory Pragmatism and a Social Theory of Law |
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| Author:
| Tamanaha, Brian Z. |
| Series title: | Oxford Socio-Legal Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-829825-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1999 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $125.41AUD $150.95 |
Book Description:
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In this paperback edition Tamanaha constructs the foundations for a new approach to the social scientific study of law. He analyses the major schools of socio-legal theory, and articulates a 'social theory of law' which he illustrates through concrete examples taken from judicial decision- making. Writing in a clear and concise fashion Tamanaha successfully combines a grounding in social science with legal theory and an exploration of the actual practice of law.
In this paperback edition Tamanaha constructs the foundations for a new approach to the social scientific study of law. He analyses the major schools of socio-legal theory, and articulates a 'social theory of law' which he illustrates through concrete examples taken from judicial decision- making. Writing in a clear and concise fashion Tamanaha successfully combines a grounding in social science with legal theory and an exploration of the actual practice of law.