A Critical Introduction to Law

Wade Mansell (University of Kent, UK), Belinda Meteyard, Alan Thomson

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Routledge
06 July 2015

Jurisprudence & philosophy of law; Systems of law; Law & society; Social law

Challenging the usual introductions to the study of law, A Critical Introduction to Law argues that law is inherently political and reflects the interests of the few even while presenting itself as neutral.

This fully revised and updated fourth edition provides contemporary examples to demonstrate the relevance of these arguments in the twenty-first century. The book includes an analysis of the common sense of law; the use of anthropological examples to gain external perspectives of our use and understanding of law; a consideration of central legal concepts, such as order, rules, property, dispute resolution, legitimation and the rule of law; an examination of the role of law in women's subordination and finally a critique of the effect of our understanding of law upon the wider world.

Clearly written and admirably suited to provoking discussions on the role of law in our contemporary world, this book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students reading law, and will be of interest to those studying legal systems and skills courses, jurisprudence courses, and law and society.

By: Wade Mansell (University of Kent UK), Belinda Meteyard, Alan Thomson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 353g
ISBN: 9781138775015
ISBN 10: 1138775010
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 06 July 2015
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wade Mansell is a Professor at Kent Law School.