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OverviewAutonomy in the Law considers one of the most important benefits of the rule of law. Juxtaposing European and American conceptions of autonomy in the law of families, capital punishment and, criminal trials reveals the common values that justify all legal systems. Law protects the autonomy of individuals and associations by defending the boundaries of their own self-rule. This book illuminates the fundamental purpose of law by examining how European and American lawyers, judges and citizens do and should apply legal autonomy to the practical circumstances of litigation, legislation and the law. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mortimer SellersPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: Revised ed. Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.630kg ISBN: 9781402064890ISBN 10: 1402064896 Pages: 179 Publication Date: 19 September 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAn Introduction to the Value of Autonomy in Law.- Autonomy to Choose What Constitutes Family: Oxymoron or Basic Right?.- Approaches to Autonomy in Capital Punishment and Assisted Suicide.- Courts in Search of Legitimacy: the Case of Wrongful Life.- The Autonomy of Defense and Defense Counsel.- Checks and Balances in the Law of International Organizations.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |