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About Law: An Introduction

by Tony Honoré
About Law: An Introduction
About Law: An Introduction

Enlightening primer on law's role and complexities.

If you've been mulling over studying law or just want to grasp the underpinnings of our legal systems, Tony Honore's "About Law: An Introduction" is a great starting point. It strays from the jargon that can make the subject intimidating and brings you a digestible insight into how law intersects with various aspects of society, all drawn from the extensive teaching experience of the author. Whether you're dipping your toes in or want to feel more informed, this book can be the key to unlocking a new realm of understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

About Law: An Introduction

by Tony Honoré
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ISBN: 9780198763888
Authors: Tony Honoré
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Date of Publication: 1996-05-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Law, Philosophy
Related Topics: History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 179 readers)

Description

Here is a simple introduction to the intellectual challenges presented by law in the western secular tradition written by one of that tradition's most revered and eminent scholars. This book provides the intelligent student contemplating a career in law with a brief yet comprehensive introduction to the subject. It also makes an ideal starting point for the general reader who is curious to explore the intellectual interest of the subject. Treating not just British law, but the whole western tradition of law, Professor Honoré guides the reader through eleven topics which straddle various branches of the law, including constitutional and criminal law, property, and contracts. He also explores moral and historical aspects of the law, including a discussion of justice and the difference between civil and common law systems. The law, Honoré argues, is mainly concerned with the question of obedience to authority, and establishing the situations in which obedience is required and those in which it may be waived ought to be the central concern of all legal theorists. All these issues are examined broadly and simply, keeping technicalities at a minimum. The result is a book that offers as broad a picture of western law as possible, providing an accessible overview and a firm base for further study.
 

Enlightening primer on law's role and complexities.

If you've been mulling over studying law or just want to grasp the underpinnings of our legal systems, Tony Honore's "About Law: An Introduction" is a great starting point. It strays from the jargon that can make the subject intimidating and brings you a digestible insight into how law intersects with various aspects of society, all drawn from the extensive teaching experience of the author. Whether you're dipping your toes in or want to feel more informed, this book can be the key to unlocking a new realm of understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.