Nature and Process of Law An Introduction to Legal Philosophy

Unlike other works in philosophy of law, which focus on the nature of law in the abstract, this comprehensive anthology presents law as a "process," part and parcel of a system of government and defined constitutional procedures. Using the U.S. legal system as a model, it establishes the basisof law in political theory, then presents substantive issues in private and public law, illustrated throughout with important political documents and court cases and stimulating readings in history, law, and philosophy. The editor's detailed critical commentary, notes, and study questions make thesematerials accessible and useful for a wide range of readers seeking a deeper understanding of private and public law and the nature of the political process.Smith, Patricia is the author of 'Nature and Process of Law An Introduction to Legal Philosophy', published 1993 under ISBN 9780195076974 and ISBN 0195076974.