The Nature and Sources, of the Law (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- The Nature and Sources, of the Law (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- John Chipman Gray
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330166396
- ISBN 13
- 9781330166390
- Item weight
- 669 grams
Explore how law grows from history, structure, and ethics—and what that means for today’s courts and lawmakers.
A foundational study that examines what the law is, where it comes from, and how it should meet society’s needs. This edition presents a clear, accessible view of how legal rights and duties are formed, how statutes are interpreted, and how judges shape the law in practice.
The book guides readers through three lenses for understanding law: its historical roots, its systematic doctrines, and its ethical purpose. It explains how statutes gain meaning in the hands of judges, and why interpretation goes beyond exact words to reflect broader legal principles. It also delves into sources of law, including precedents, customs, and morality, and discusses the roles of jurists, legislatures, and courts in shaping the legal landscape.You’ll learn:
- How the law balances rights and duties across different kinds of legal persons, from states to imagined entities.
- Why statutes are powerful yet require judicial interpretation to become effective law.
- The relationship between law, morality, and equity, and how each influences legal practice.
- How different legal systems approach lawmaking, interpretation, and the evolution of legal concepts.
Ideal for readers seeking a rigorous, readable introduction to the foundations of legal thought, and for students or professionals wanting a steady map of how law is created, interpreted, and applied in a complex world. If you’re curious about why laws look the way they do and how they should serve the common good, this edition offers a thoughtful entry point.
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