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In this reprint of Law's Empire,Ronald Dworkin reflects on the nature of the law, its given authority, its application in democracy, the prominent role of interpretation in judgement, and the relations of lawmakers and lawgivers to the community on whose behalf they pronounce. For that community, Law's Empire provides a judicious and coherent introduction to the place of law in our lives.

Previously Published by Harper Collins. Reprinted (1998) by Hart Publishing.

About the author

Ronald Dworkin is the Quain Professor of Jurisprudence at University College, London. He was formerly Professor of Jurisprudence at University College, Oxford, and he remains Professor at New York University.

Summary

Law's Empire provides a judicious and coherent introduction to the place of law in our lives.

Report

As an advocate Dworkin is tirelessly fluent and endlessly inventive. . . and this is a surprisingly fraternal book, open, busy, engaging and teeming with ideas. It will give many readers a great deal of pleasure and instruction. John Dunn Times Literary Supplement

Product details

• Authors: Professor Ronald Dworkin, Ronald Dworkin, Ronald M. Dworkin
• Publisher: KNV Besorgung
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781841130415
• ISBN: 978-1-84113-041-5
• No. of pages: 488
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 194 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 526 g
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Family law; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; LAW / Practical Guides, Law, citizenship & rights for the lay person, Jurisprudence & Philosophy Of Law, Methods, theory and philosophy of law, Law, citizenship and rights for the lay person