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Law, Society, and Economy Richard Rawlings (Reader in Law, Reader in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science)

Law, Society, and Economy By Richard Rawlings (Reader in Law, Reader in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science)

Summary

This is a centenary volume of essays. Working from the assumption that law should not be studied in isolation, but as one of the social sciences, the contributors take a fresh look at Commercial law, the Courts and the Judicial Process, and the dimensions of law.

Law, Society, and Economy Summary

Law, Society, and Economy: Centenary Essays for the London School of Economics and Political Science 1895-1995 by Richard Rawlings (Reader in Law, Reader in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science)

This centenary volume of essays explores a number of related themes which differentiate and characterize the approach of the LSE. Central to this, is the assumption that law is one of the social sciences and that law should be studied "in context" as a social phenomenon. The contributors have been chosen both for their distinction and for their connection with the LSE, and include such eminent figures as Mrs Justice Arden, Judge Rosalyn Higgins, Sir Stephen Sedley, and Roberto Mangabeira Unger. The essays focus on three main subject areas: Law and Economy; Dimensions of Law; and Courts and Process which are discussed against the broader canvas of the School's approach to Law . Thus, Comaroff, Cohen, Unger and Teubner adopt an interdisciplinary approach to the subject, stressing both legal and social theory, while the contributions of Cranston, Cornish and others stress an internationalist approach. A characteristic LSE focus on the dynamic nature of law runs through the work of Collins, Higgins and Lord Wedderburn, while a reformist tradition (allied with concern for the practical) is explored alongside the introduction of new legal subjects into the curriculum. Fascinating and thought provoking, this volume is an accesible summary of current thought and debate presented by today's leading scholars and practioners. Law, Society and Economy will be of enduring interest to scholars and practioners worldwide, akin to Ginsberg's celebrated and widely cited volume of essays which marked the School's fiftieth anniversary.

Law, Society, and Economy Reviews

'This splendid series of essays not only looks back over the first century of legal studies at LSE but also forward to the second.' LSE Magazine Winter 1997

About Richard Rawlings (Reader in Law, Reader in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science)

Richard Rawlings is Reader in Law at the LSE. He was Articles Editor of the Modern Law Review 1991-1996.

Table of Contents

LAW, SOCIETY AND ECONOMY; PART I: LAW AND ECONOMY; PART II: DIMENSIONS OF LAW; PART III: COURTS AND PROCESS

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NPB9780198262282
9780198262282
0198262280
Law, Society, and Economy: Centenary Essays for the London School of Economics and Political Science 1895-1995 by Richard Rawlings (Reader in Law, Reader in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science)
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Oxford University Press
1997-04-03
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