The Mythology of Modern Law
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-415-08263-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Mythology of Modern Law is a radical reappraisal of the role of myth in modern society. Peter Fitzpatrick uses the example of law, as an integral category of modern social thought, to challenge the claims of modernity which deny the relevance of myth to modern society.
Reviews / Votes
`The Mythology of Modern Law represents a substantial advance in the project of critical jurisprudence' - Law & Social Inquiry`This is a rich and thoughtful book.' - Times Higher Education Supplement
As ever, Fitzpatrick's work reveals great erudition. . . . The Mythology of Modern Law is an imaginative and important work . . . the book is a significant contribution to our understanding of both law and colonialism, and should be required reading for anyone concerned with the protection of rights and the establishment of democracy in the developing world - Sammy Adelman, Review of African Political Economy
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-08263-1 (9780415082631)
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Additional editions
Peter Fitzpatrick
The Mythology of Modern Law
Book
07/2016
1st Edition
Routledge
€207.40
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Person
Fitzpatrick, Peter
Content
Preface, Series editors' preface, Acknowledgements, 1 MYTH AND THE NEGATION OF LAW, 2 MYTH AND MODERNITY, 3 THE MYTHIC FOUNDATION OF MODERN LAW, 4 THE MYTHIC CONSOLIDATION OF MODERN LAW, 5 LAW AND MYTHS 6 LAW AS MYTH Bibliography Name index Sufyect index