Understanding Conceptions of Law - Softcover

H.J.F Silva

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9554231202 ISBN 13: 9789554231207

Publisher: Royal Institute of Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., 2015

Synopsis

Jurisprudence is the study of the nature and form of law. In this quest one is faced with the task of exploring its connection to politics, economics and society. The author has adopted a novel approach in this search by examining the main theories of law, especially Professor H.L.A. Hart's Concept of law, in the light of contemporary social and legal issues, showing their relevance, in simple and lucid language. This is the work of an experienced academic whose work will undoubtedly assist students of jurisprudence, to comprehend the complex theories of law and the purpose in studying them. Thus, it is not a book to be discarded after examinations, but to be preserved for later guidance in their professional lives. This book is a sine qua non in any law library.

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About the Author

H. J. F. Silva, is a teacher with over 25 years of experience in teaching law students, at undergraduate and graduate levels. His long experience especially with international students and his appreciation of the challenges faced by them in understanding jurisprudential issues, has prompted him to write this text. He has served as the Principal of Sri Lanka Law College, for nearly ten years. In Colombo, he has taught on the University of London s external LLB. programme at RIC for several years. After moving to the UK, he has taught on LLB and LLM programmes of a number of Universities there. He has read philosophy for his BA at the University of Ceylon, which has greatly inspired and kindled his interest in Legal Theory. He holds the qualifications; LLB (SL), LLM (Col) and PhD (SGU). He is also a Vice President of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) and a former Commonwealth Moot Coordinator.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Institute of Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9554231202
• ISBN 13: 9789554231207
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 364