{"product_id":"understanding-jurisprudence-an-introduction-to-legal-theory-7th-ed","title":"Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory 7th ed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildy.com\/books?author=Wacks,%20Raymond\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"authors\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaymond Wacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9780192859372\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious Edition ISBN:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9780198864677\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMarch 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOxford University Press\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Publication:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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\u003cbr\u003eWritten by an experienced academic and author, the text explains complex ideas with clarity, without avoiding the subtleties of the subject\u003cbr\u003eExposes students to a broad range of key theorists and concepts, along with issues such as punishment and rights which are treated thematically\u003cbr\u003eFeatures pithy extracts and extensive further reading to introduce and explain the central scholarly works, ideas, and commentaries which shape legal theory, providing the ideal base for further study\u003cbr\u003eEnd of chapter self-test questions are integrated into the digital versions of the book to help students test their understanding of jurisprudence\u003cbr\u003eAlso available as an e-book with multiple-choice questions and other functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support\u003cbr\u003eNew to this edition points:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanded discussion of theories of justice, globalization, the challenges to the rule of law following the change in US administration in January 2025, and environmental protection\u003cbr\u003eNew section on judicial review developments in Eastern Europe and democracy elsewhere\u003cbr\u003eAnalysis of the right to life reconsidered in the light of the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade, and the proposed legislation on assisted dying in England and Wales\u003cbr\u003eConsideration of new theories on the subject of animal rights\u003cbr\u003eNew discussion on capital punishment\u003cbr\u003eUpdated suggested further reading lists and self-test questions\u003cbr\u003eDigital formats and resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance and advice on studying jurisprudence, interactive flashcards of key glossary terms, links to useful websites, further reading suggestions, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eJurisprudence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e1:What's it all about?\u003cbr\u003e2:Natural law and morality\u003cbr\u003e3:Classical legal positivism\u003cbr\u003e4:Modern legal positivism\u003cbr\u003e5:Dworkin and law's moral claims\u003cbr\u003e6:Legal realism\u003cbr\u003e7:Law and social theory\u003cbr\u003e8:Historical and anthropological jurisprudence\u003cbr\u003e9:Theories of justice\u003cbr\u003e10:Rights\u003cbr\u003e11:Why obey the law?\u003cbr\u003e12:Why punish?\u003cbr\u003e13:Critical legal theory\u003cbr\u003e14:Feminist theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57235314868548,"sku":"9780192859372","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1765\/5181\/files\/9780192859372_1.jpg?v=1789124036","url":"https:\/\/legalbooks.ie\/en-gb\/products\/understanding-jurisprudence-an-introduction-to-legal-theory-7th-ed","provider":"Legal \u0026 General \/ Legalbooks.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}