Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory

Understanding Jurisprudence provides an illuminating and engaging introduction to the central questions of legal theory.It is the perfect starting point for those new to the subject.Addressing students directly, Professor Raymond Wacks brings legal theory to life through his lucid and entertaining style.The author has crafted a manageable, student focussed guide, balancing concise introductions to the key theorists and core issues such as punishment and rights, without ignoring the subtleties of the subject.Key features· An extremely readable and interesting account for all law students, offering the ideal support for a legal theory module, as well as providing valuable context for the study of law in general· Written by an experienced academic and author, the text explains complex ideas with clarity, without avoiding the subtleties of the subject· Exposes students to a broad range of key theorists and concepts, along with issues such as punishment and rights which are treated thematic