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Jurisprudence & philosophy of law
Paperback. This book explores the philosophical arguments about the nature of forgiveness, mercy and specific passions in the legal process. Series Editor(s): Postema, Gerald J.; Coleman, Jules L.; Duff, Antony; Lyons, David; MacCormick, Professor D. Neil; Munzer, Stephen R.; Pettit, Philip; Raz, Joseph. Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy & Law. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521395670
- ISBN
- 9780521395670
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€ 32.54
€ 32.54
Paperback. Referred to as the "bible of American lawyers," Blackstone's "Commentaries" on the Laws of England shaped the principles of law in both England and America when its first volume appeared in 1765. This work examines why "Commentaries" became the knowledge that any lawyer needed to acquire. Num Pages: 274 pages, 9 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; 2AB; DSBD; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226064987
- ISBN
- 9780226064987
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€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. This work describes the underlying principles that not only guide the law, but also moral decisions. Mixing wit with insight, anecdotes with analysis, the book uncovers what is really at stake in such crimes as insider trading, blackmail and plagiarism. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LNF; LNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226425948
- ISBN
- 9780226425948
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€ 34.99€ 28.00
€ 34.99
€ 28.00
Hardcover. Focuses on four fundamental features of our legal system which seem to not make sense on some level and to demand explanation. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAB; LNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 540.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226426037
- ISBN
- 9780226426037
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€ 57.03€ 49.03
€ 57.03
€ 49.03
Paperback. A study of American lawmaking showing that political parties are less important in legislative-executive politics than is commonly thought. The book argues that divided government has little effect on legislative productivity as gridlock occurs even in united legislative-executive governments. Num Pages: 270 pages, 28 line drawings, 45 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226452722
- ISBN
- 9780226452722
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€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
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Paperback. Demonstrates that the weaknesses of international rule of law confound legalist ambitions - and that whatever their professed commitments, all nations stand ready to dispense with international agreements when it suits their short- or long-term interests. Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 line drawings, 5 tables. BIC Classification: LAB; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226675756
- ISBN
- 9780226675756
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€ 26.99€ 22.27
€ 26.99
€ 22.27
Hardcover. Brings together some of the best and most influential thinkers in the field of philosophy to explore the question of what happiness is - and what factors can be demonstrated to increase or decrease it. This title offers an account of the way that hedonics can productively be applied to psychology. Editor(s): Posner, Eric A.; Sunstein, Cass R. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 599.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226676005
- ISBN
- 9780226676005
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€ 96.25€ 80.56
€ 96.25
€ 80.56
Paperback. Brings together some of the best and most influential thinkers in the field of philosophy to explore the question of what happiness is - and what factors can be demonstrated to increase or decrease it. This title offers an account of the way that hedonics can productively be applied to psychology. Editor(s): Posner, Eric A.; Sunstein, Cass R. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JM; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226676012
- ISBN
- 9780226676012
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. This study aims to teach the reader how to read and judge claims of authority made by others and how to decide to which institutions and practices should authority be granted. Thinkers such as Plato, Shakespeare, Dickinson, Mandela and Lincoln are incorporated into the discussion. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPM; JH; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226895116
- ISBN
- 9780226895116
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€ 47.99€ 37.57
€ 47.99
€ 37.57
Paperback. A "revolution" in the cognitive sciences has irrevocable transformed our basic understanding of the mind, establishing that imagination is both central to cognition and that imagination is an orderly, systematic, embodied process. This book applies this understanding to the discipline of law. Num Pages: 448 pages, 12 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; LAB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 606.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226902227
- ISBN
- 9780226902227
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€ 43.99€ 33.73
€ 43.99
€ 33.73
Paperback. Han Fei Tzu (280?-233 BC) was a prince of the ruling house of Han. A representative of the Fa-chia, or legalist, school of philosophy, he produced the final exposition of its theories. His handbook deals with the problem of preserving and strengthening the state. Translator(s): Watson, B. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 134 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 196 x 10. Weight in Grams: 181.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1964
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231086097
- ISBN
- 9780231086097
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€ 30.99€ 22.43
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€ 22.43
Hardback. Divided into three parts-History, Interpretation, and Practice-this provocative volume incorporates law, history, political theory, and philosophy to analyze the U.S. Constitution as a whole in relation to the rights and fate of women. Editor(s): Schwarzenbach, Sibyl A.; Smith, Patricia. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; LAB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 166 x 32. Weight in Grams: 771.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128926
- ISBN
- 9780231128926
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€ 112.88€ 86.38
€ 112.88
€ 86.38
Hardback. Elements of a Constructivist Theory of Justice. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. 368 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPCF7; HPS; JPA; LAB. Dimension: 235 x 170 x 27. Weight: 614. Translator(s): Flynn, Jeffrey.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231147088
- ISBN
- 9780231147088
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€ 104.56€ 80.25
€ 104.56
€ 80.25
The Rule of Law Under Siege: Selected Essays of Franz L. Neumann and O...
William E. Scheuerman (Ed.)
Hardback. This collection of essays demonstrates that the death of democracy and the rise of fascism during the first half of the 20th century suggest crucial lessons for contemporary political and legal scholars. It includes writings on constitutionalism, political freedom, and both Nazi and liberal law. Editor(s): Scheuerman, William E. Series: Weimar & Now: German Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520203792
- ISBN
- 9780520203792
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Condition: New
€ 62.98€ 49.59
€ 62.98
€ 49.59
Hardback. Presents an analytical discussion of Ronald Dworkin's ethical, legal and political philosophical writings. This book includes substantial replies from Dworkin himself. It makes a contribution to such debates as abortion, euthanasia, the rule of law, distributive justice, group rights, political obligation, and genetics. Editor(s): Burley, Justine. Series: Philosophers & Their Critics. Num Pages: 440 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 30. Weight in Grams: 974.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631197652
- ISBN
- 9780631197652
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Condition: New
€ 147.08
€ 147.08
Paperback. Dworkin and His Critics provides an in--depth, analytical discussion of Ronald Dworkina s ethical, legal and political philosophical writings, and it includes substantial replies from Dworkin himself. * Includes substantial replies by Ronald Dworkin, a comprehensive bibliography of his work, and suggestions for further reading. Editor(s): Burley, Justine. Series: Philosophers & Their Critics. Num Pages: 440 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HP; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 177 x 24. Weight in Grams: 732.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631197669
- ISBN
- 9780631197669
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€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Paperback. Represents a survey of philosophy of law and legal theory for students and specialists alike. This volume includes articles that provide an overview of the basic theoretical concepts, theories, topics, philosophical issues, and themes that feature in the law school and undergraduate legal studies curricula. Editor(s): Patterson, Professor Dennis. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 616 pages, 0. BIC Classification: LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1042.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631213291
- ISBN
- 9780631213291
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€ 55.34
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Paperback. This volume contains 20 papers on the philosophy of law and social philosophy composed by today's most prominent philosophers and scholars. Leading scholars have contributed original papers representative of their current work, as have some younger philosophers rising to prominence. Editor(s): Sosa, Ernest; Villanueva, Enrique. Series: Philosophical Issues: A Supplement to Nous. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 772.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Volume 11
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631230267
- ISBN
- 9780631230267
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€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Hardback. Abraham Drassinower presents a new way to balance the needs of creators and users of authored works. Disentangling copyright theory from its focus on the economic value of a work as a commodity, he views a work instead as a communicative act. Infringement, according to this perspective, is an unauthorized appropriation of another's speech. Num Pages: 283 pages. BIC Classification: LAB; LNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674743977
- ISBN
- 9780674743977
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€ 52.99€ 44.53
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Paperback. Can the Supreme Court be free of politics? This book argues for an openly political role for the Supreme Court. It asserts that politically motivated constitutional decisionmaking is not only inevitable, it is legitimate and desirable as well. It examines that a political Court possesses instrumental value in American democracy. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; LAB; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691007182
- ISBN
- 9780691007182
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€ 53.47€ 42.58
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Paperback. Seeks to restore the jurisprudence of the late Justice of the Supreme Court George Sutherland - a jurisprudence anchored in the understanding of natural rights. He is remembered as one of the "four horsemen" who resisted Roosevelt and the New Deal; but we have forgotten his leadership in the cause of voting rights for women. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPVH; LAB; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 457.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691016283
- ISBN
- 9780691016283
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€ 54.99€ 39.95
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Paperback. Presents the framework for a feminist jurisprudence - one that would return feminism to relevance by connecting it in fresh and creative ways with liberalism. This title constructs a feminist interpretation of three central components of conventional theory - equality, rights, and responsibility. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFK; JPA; LAB; LAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691019451
- ISBN
- 9780691019451
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Condition: New
€ 53.47€ 42.58
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Paperback. Provides an investigation of the moral foundations of the international order. This book also includes commentaries by experts in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic moral theology, and a concluding chapter that compares and contrasts the views presented without seeking to adjudicate their differences. Editor(s): Mapel, David R.; Nardin, Terry. Series: Ethikon Series in Comparative Ethics. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JH; JPA; LAB; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 371.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691049724
- ISBN
- 9780691049724
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Condition: New
€ 59.41€ 47.09
€ 59.41
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Paperback. Represents a blend of political and legal theory, one that focuses on the double-edged role of memory in fueling cycles of hatred and maintaining justice and personal integrity. This work features topics that include hate crimes and hate-crimes legislation, child sexual abuse and the statute of limitations, and more. Editor(s): Rosenblum, Nancy L. Num Pages: 312 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKVC; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691096636
- ISBN
- 9780691096636
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81