Contemporary comments and criticism : Classic writings in law and society
Trevino, Javier
Contemporary comments and criticism : Classic writings in law and society Edited by A.Javier Trevino - Transaction Publishers New Jersey 2007 - xxvi , 305 P. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Over against such reference volumes as encyclopedias, which are intended to provide an overview and summary of a subject, and dictionaries, which define a series of terms, "commentaries" generally consist of a collection of lectures or essays that discuss and explain in some detail particular topics and sources. In law, the best known and oldest of these is William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765-1769). Others, which are equally prominent, include James Kent's Commentaries on American Law (1826) and Joseph Story's Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States (1833). This volume is presented in the spirit of the aforementioned treatises. It consists of several essays of contemporary comments and criticisms intended generally to inform and educate.
1412806119
Sociological jurisprudence.
Law -- Social aspects
Rule of law--K
K370.C56 2007
Contemporary comments and criticism : Classic writings in law and society Edited by A.Javier Trevino - Transaction Publishers New Jersey 2007 - xxvi , 305 P. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Over against such reference volumes as encyclopedias, which are intended to provide an overview and summary of a subject, and dictionaries, which define a series of terms, "commentaries" generally consist of a collection of lectures or essays that discuss and explain in some detail particular topics and sources. In law, the best known and oldest of these is William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765-1769). Others, which are equally prominent, include James Kent's Commentaries on American Law (1826) and Joseph Story's Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States (1833). This volume is presented in the spirit of the aforementioned treatises. It consists of several essays of contemporary comments and criticisms intended generally to inform and educate.
1412806119
Sociological jurisprudence.
Law -- Social aspects
Rule of law--K
K370.C56 2007