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Thinking About Law: Perspectives on the History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Thinking About Law: Perspectives on the History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rosemary Hunter
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By (author) Richard Ingleby
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By (author) Richard Johnstone
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 152 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781863738422
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| Classifications | Dewey:340.1 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | | General | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Allen & Unwin
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| Imprint |
Allen & Unwin
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| Publication Date |
1 July 1995 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
A comprehensive introduction to the study of law. It uses historical, sociological, economic and philosophical perspectives to explore the major legal 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 and social change; judicial decision-making; and other issues.
Author Biography
All three editors teach in the Law School at the University of Melbourne. ROSEMARY HUNTER is the author of Indirect Discrimination in the Workplace (1992); RICHARD INGLEBY is a Senior Associate with Gadens Ridgeway and the author of Family Law and Society (1993); and RICHARD JOHNSTONE is co-author with M. Le Brun of The Quiet (R)evolution (1994).
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