A General Jurisprudence of Law and Society

by Brian Z. Tamanaha

Overview

A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society—a reflection of its customs and morals—that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society, engaging in a theoretical and empirical critique of this common understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199244669
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/13/2001
Series:	Oxford Socio-Legal Studies
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Brian Tamanaha is Professor of Law at St John's University School of Law, New York.

Table of Contents

1. The Framework2. Law and Society in Western Legal and Social Theory3. Loosening the Hold of the Mirror Thesis4. Against the Mirror Thesis5. A Socio-Legal Positivist Approach to Law6. A Non-Essentialist Legal Pluralism7. Elements of a General JurisprudenceIndex