About Law: An Introduction

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Tony Honoré (formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law, formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law, University of Oxford)

About Law

An Introduction

Tony Honoré (formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law, formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law, University of Oxford)

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Clarendon Press
08 February 1996

Law; Jurisprudence & general issues; Contract law; Constitutional & administrative law; Criminal law & procedure; Property law

This book provides an ideal introduction for anyone wondering whether to study law or those who are simply curious to know more about it. It is not confined to English law, but deals with the Western tradition of law as a whole. It outlines the key problems of constitutional law and the law of property, contracts, treaties, crimes and torts. It also explains the importance of law of forms, procedures, and interpretation and examines how law relates to government, history, and justice. In this way it vividly brings out the intellectual and practical fascination of the subject. The book is easy to read and the chapters are self-contained. Where possible, technical terms are avoided. When unavoidable, they are explained both in the text and in a glossary at the end of the book. The author is a leading lawyer, legal historian, and legal philosopher. During his career in Oxford he taught many hundreds of students and it is from this experience that the book is drawn.

By: Tony Honoré (formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law formerly Regius Professor of Civil Law University of Oxford)
Imprint: Clarendon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9780198763888
ISBN 10: 0198763883
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 08 February 1996
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for About Law: An Introduction

This is an excellent introdution to law , S Goulbourne, Coventry University `Excellent first introduction to law - really puts the picture of law in the frame.' S Panesar, Senior Lecturer in Law, Coventry University