On Legal Realism
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Karl Nickerson Llewellyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Legal Classics Library, 1986
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work, On Legal Realism, presents a compelling examination of the legal realist movement, a pivotal school of thought in American jurisprudence. It argues for a pragmatic understanding of law, emphasizing the actual practices of courts and legal professionals over abstract legal theory. The text critically analyzes the social and psychological factors influencing judicial decision-making, illustrating how law operates in practice rather than merely in principle. Llewellyn's incisive analysis uncovers the complexities inherent in legal interpretation and application, offering a foundational perspective for students and scholars of legal philosophy. This academic treatise details the core tenets and implications of legal realism, shaping contemporary discussions on the nature of law and justice.
Author: Karl Nickerson Llewellyn
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Legal Classics Library, 1986
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work, On Legal Realism, presents a compelling examination of the legal realist movement, a pivotal school of thought in American jurisprudence. It argues for a pragmatic understanding of law, emphasizing the actual practices of courts and legal professionals over abstract legal theory. The text critically analyzes the social and psychological factors influencing judicial decision-making, illustrating how law operates in practice rather than merely in principle. Llewellyn's incisive analysis uncovers the complexities inherent in legal interpretation and application, offering a foundational perspective for students and scholars of legal philosophy. This academic treatise details the core tenets and implications of legal realism, shaping contemporary discussions on the nature of law and justice.