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Little Book of Big Ideas: Law

by Robert Hockett
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Little Book of Big Ideas: Law
Little Book of Big Ideas: Law

Concise tour through pivotal legal minds and principles.

For anyone captivated by the evolution of justice and law, this book offers a compact yet rich journey. It's like finding the soul of our legal history in one sitting. Each page distills lifetimes of thought and monumental shifts that have shaped modern legal landscapes. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just curious about the principles governing our society, you'll appreciate how "Little Book of Big Ideas: Law" makes complex ideas accessible and engaging.

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.

Little Book of Big Ideas: Law

by Robert Hockett
$11.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$23.12  

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ISBN: 9781556528279
Authors: Robert Hockett
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Date of Publication: 2009-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Law, Philosophy
Related Topics: Social Justice, Theory, History
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

Little Book of Big Ideas: Law distills the essential history of two millennia of legal thought and practice through the lives of 50 great legal minds. The great trial lawyers, judges, codifiers, and legal philosophers are all introduced, along with 10 legal principles that underpin modern systems of justice. Find out where the law comes from, the people who developed it, and what justifies it. Discover the great activist lawyers, the defenders of human rights, and founders of international law. From Hammurabi and the legal codes of ancient Babylon to the groundbreaking legal theorists of the Enlightenment and contemporary debate about the origins and extent of human rights, the Little Book of Big Ideas: Law charts the developments of the legal systems that rule our lives today.
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Concise tour through pivotal legal minds and principles.

For anyone captivated by the evolution of justice and law, this book offers a compact yet rich journey. It's like finding the soul of our legal history in one sitting. Each page distills lifetimes of thought and monumental shifts that have shaped modern legal landscapes. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just curious about the principles governing our society, you'll appreciate how "Little Book of Big Ideas: Law" makes complex ideas accessible and engaging.

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.