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About Law: An Introduction (Clarendon Law Series) [Hardcover]

Tony Honorï¿1/2 (Author)


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May 2, 1996 Clarendon Law Series
Here is a simple introduction to the intellectual challenges presented by law in the western secular tradition, written by one of Britain's most revered and eminent scholars of law. The text discusses branches of the law such as contracts, property, torts, criminal law and interpretation. It also covers the moral and historical aspects of law, such as justice, obedience, and the differences between civil and common law systems.


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"This is an excellent introdution to law", S Goulbourne, Coventry University

`Excellent first introduction to law - really puts the picture of law in the frame.' S Panesar, Senior Lecturer in Law, Coventry University --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Tony Honore is at University of Oxford. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 2, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0198763875
  • ISBN-13: 978-0198763871
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,275,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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