UNDERSTANDING JURISPRUDENCE SIXTH EDITION by Raymond Wacks

Understanding Jurisprudence provides an illuminating and engaging introduction to the central questions of legal theory. It is the perfect starting point for those new to the subject.

• An extremely readable and interesting account for all law students, offering the ideal support for a legal theory module, as well as providing valuable context for the study of law in general
• Written by an experienced academic and author, the text explains complex ideas with clarity, without avoiding the subtleties of the subject
• Exposes students to a broad range of key theorists and concepts, along with issues such as punishment and rights which are treated thematically
• Features pithy extracts and extensive further reading to introduce and explain the central scholarly works, ideas, and commentaries which shape legal theory, providing the ideal base for further study
• Self-test questions appear at the end of chapters and multiple-choice questions are hosted online to help students test their understanding of jurisprudence