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With a clear, engaging, and informal writing style, Understanding Jurisprudence is the perfect guide for students new to legal theory and looking for a convenient and interesting starting point for this sometimes daunting subject. Key theories and theorists are introduced in a compact and manageable format, offering an accessible account of the central ideas without oversimplification. Further reading suggestions are included throughout, helping students to structure their research and navigate the many texts and articles available in this subject area. Critical questions are also included in each chapter, to encourage students to think analytically about the law and the key ideas and debates which surround it. Professor Wacks is an experienced teacher of jurisprudence and excels in providing a concise, student-friendly introduction to the subject, without avoiding the subtleties of this fascinating discipline. Complex ideas are explained clearly, yet without avoiding the complexities and subtleties of the subject Engaging writing style makes this a highly readable and interesting account for both law and non-law students Accompanied by an extensive Online Resource Center which includes advice on studying jurisprudence, interactive glossary of key terms, further reading, and analysis of topical controversies, such as political debates and current legal problems Includes further reading suggestions and questions for each chapter, encouraging students to engage critically with key debates and aiding future research Covers the key thinkers and theories covered on most jurisprudence and legal theory courses Includes coverage of non-Western legal traditions About the Author Raymond Wacks has taught jurisprudence for thirty years in three jurisdictions. He has published more than twenty books and numerous articles on legal philosophy, the right of privacy, and human and animal rights. His Philosophy of Law A Very Short Introduction has been translated into many languages including Chinese, Japanese, Greek, and Arabic. Professor Wacks' first novel White Lies appeared in 2010.