Central Issues In Jurisprudence

This textbook presents a clear introduction to the major theories and arguments in jurisprudence, using commentary to provide additional coherence to the themes examined. It gives students the knowledge to enable them to read the original writers with a real understanding of how the theories relate to each other, and how these theories cluster around certain fundamental issues. The author has the ability to make the subject accessible without over-simplification, providing analysis and comment on the writing of the foremost legal theorists and current topical issues. This edition includes recommendations for further reading, to encourage the reader to expand on individual sections of the text and develop a deep understanding of jurisprudence.