Legal Pluralism

New Trajectories in Law

Alex Green (University of York, UK), Jennifer Hendry

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Routledge
05 August 2024

Philosophy; Politics & government; Jurisprudence & philosophy of law; International law; Social law

Series: New Trajectories in Law

This book examines the development and fundamental nature of legal pluralism.

Legal pluralism evokes two distinctions: ‘state’ vs ‘non-state’ law; and ‘law’ vs ‘non-law’. As such, although this book focuses upon circumstances where two or more legal orders compete to govern the same social space, it also addresses the nature of law in general. Drawing on material conflicts arising within jurisdictions such as Australia, Burundi, Cameroon, Gambia, the United States, and Zambia, this book explores the conceptual, moral, and political challenges that legal pluralism creates. Emphasising that non-state law carries no less dignity than that often ascribed to the legal orders of contemporary states, it advances a theoretically sophisticated argument in favour of recognising and respecting genuine cases of legal pluralism, wherever they arise.

Accessible and thought provoking, this book will appeal to legal scholars, anthropologists, sociologists, and political and social philosophers as well as practising lawyers, judges, and policy makers who deal with issues of legal pluralism.

By: Alex Green (University of York UK), Jennifer Hendry
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9780367487133
ISBN 10: 0367487136
Series: New Trajectories in Law
Pages: 106
Publication Date: 05 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction: A New Trajectory for Legal Pluralism 1. The Conceptual Development of Legal Pluralism 2. The Value(s) of Law and the Possibility of its Plurality 3. Colonial Injustice and Legal Pluralism. Conclusion: The Universal Plurality of Law

Alex Green is a Senior Lecturer at York Law School, University of York and an Academic Associate of 23 Essex Street Chambers (London and Manchester), UK. Jennifer Hendry is a Professor of Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds School of Law and an Academic Associate of 23 Essex Street Chambers (London and Manchester), UK.

Reviews for Legal Pluralism: New Trajectories in Law

"""This excellent and reflective study argues that the concept of legal pluralism is important for understanding how law exists in the real world, influenced by historical contingencies that are often ignored in philosophical discussions. The authors seek to highlight these contingencies, offer insightful commentary, and encourage readers to consider their significance. It advocates a non-positivist ‘socio-legal jurisprudential’ approach, linking law to social justice and suggesting a methodological stance within legal philosophy. The book provides clarity in a complex and often unreflective field, and will help readers reason systematically about the complex reality of legal pluralism."" Michael Palmer, Emeritus Professor of Law, SOAS, University of London, UK, and Cheng Yu Visiting Professor of Law, Hong Kong University"