
Divorcing Responsibly
Helen Reece(Author)
Hart Publishing
Published on 15. August 2003
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-84113-215-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides an analysis of the increasing impact on the law in general and divorce law in particular of post-liberalism,which replaces choice with self-discovery. The author shows that post-liberal premises formed the foundation for every aspect of the recent divorce reform proposals. Accordingly, she attributes their failure to the contradictions inherent within post-liberalism. Nevertheless, she concludes that post-liberalism maintains a subtle yet pervasive influence on the law. Specifically, this means that we are held accountable not for what we do but for how we approach our decisions. Thus, for the first time ever, it has become possible to divorce responsibly.
Reviews / Votes
This is a fascinating book. It is immensely well-researched, painstakingly argued and always perceptive...[It] can be recommended to anyone interested in contemporary political theory, to students of social policy, to those interested in the limits of law and, of course, to family lawyers. Michael Freeman The Modern Law Review, Vol 69, No 1 Jan 06 ...provides both a sustained journey through theory (liberal, feminist, lesbian, communitarian, post liberal) and a journey through the new divorce law. Susan B. Boyd International Journal of Law in Context 2006 Her [Reece] anaylsis of the different theoretical arguments is masterly... Rebecca Probert, University of Warwick International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family April 2005 This book is informative, thoughtful and well-researched. Shelley Day Sclater Times Higher Education Supplement February 2004 Reece provides a meticulous and scholarly examination of contemporary theoretical writing on the nature of liberal and 'post-liberal' society, including communitarianism and feminism, and makes a compelling case that the Family Law Act 1996 contains the features identified in this analysis. She writes with great clarity and insight, and presents a powerful argument which will be a major tool for a critical understanding of modern family policy. John Eekelaar Journal of Law and Society June 2004More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84113-215-0 (9781841132150)
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Person
Helen Reece is a Barrister and Reader in Law at Birkbeck College London.
Content
Introduction
1. The Subject of Divorce
2. Reflecting on Divorce
3. Delaying Divorce
4. Learning from Divorce
5. Informing Divorce
6. Divorcing Responsibly
1. The Subject of Divorce
2. Reflecting on Divorce
3. Delaying Divorce
4. Learning from Divorce
5. Informing Divorce
6. Divorcing Responsibly