Thinking About Law: Perspectives on the history, philosophy and sociology of law

by Richard Ingleby (Editor), Richard Johnstone (Editor)

There is more to law than rules, robes and precedents. Rather, law is an integral part of social practices and policies, as diverse and complex as society itself.

Thinking About Law offers a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which law has been presented and represented. It explores historical, sociological, economic and philosophical perspectives on the major legal and political debates in Australia today.

The contributors examine the position of Aborigines in the Australian legal system and the impact of the Mabo case; divisions of power in Australian society and law; the question of objectivity in law; the relationship between legislation and social change; judicial decision-making and other issues.

Accessibly written, Thinking About Law is essential reading for students and anyone interested in understanding our legal system.

268 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Sam Berner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old, but gold and should be prescribed reading in law schools. So that we produce thinking advocates, not tradies pretending to be professionals (not that tradies can't be professional, but you know what I mean).