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This unique study offers a comprehensive analysis of American jurisprudence from its emergence in the later stages of the nineteenth century to the present day. The author argues that it is a mistake to view American jurisprudence as a collection of movements and schools which have emerged in opposition to each other. By offering a highly original analysis of legal formalism, legal realism, policy science, process jurisprudence, law and economics, and critical legal studies, he demonstrates that American jurisprudence has evolved as a collection of themes which reflect broader American intellectual and cultural concerns.
A note on book covers: 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.
Insightful legal history reflecting American cultural evolution.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in how American legal thought has shaped and been shaped by broader cultural trends, this book offers a nuanced perspective. It challenges simple categorizations of legal schools, showing how they interconnect across history. A great read for anyone wanting to understand the deeper currents influencing American law today.
