Jurisprudence: Theory and Context

Jurisprudence: Theory and Context is aimed at students new to the study of legal philosophy, while also offering new ideas and perspectives for established scholars. The text explains the often complex and difficult ideas in jurisprudence clearly, while avoiding distortion or oversimplification. As well as introducing the reader to the fundamental themes in legal philosophy, the book also describes and comments critically on the writing of the foremost legal theorists. The ninth edition contains new material on nearly every page, with significantly updated references and suggested further readings which reflect the most recent scholarship.