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OverviewChallenging 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wade Mansell (University of Kent, UK) , Belinda Meteyard , Alan ThomsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 4th edition Weight: 0.353kg ISBN: 9781138775015ISBN 10: 1138775010 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 06 July 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate 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 ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWade Mansell is a Professor at Kent Law School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |