| The Path of the Law and Its Influence: The Legacy of Oliver Wendell Holmes, JR Contributor(s): Burton, Steven J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521037468 ISBN-13: 9780521037464 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) is, arguably the most important American jurist of the twentieth century, and his essay The Path of the Law, first published in 1898, is the seminal work in American legal theory. This volume brings together some of the most distinguished legal scholars from the United States and Canada to examine competing understandings of The Path of the Law and its implications for contemporary American jurisprudence. For the reader's convenience, the essay is republished in an Appendix. The book will be of interest to professionals and students in the philosophy, history, economics, and sociology of law. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Law | Jurisprudence |
| Dewey: 340.1 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6" W x 9" (1.20 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |