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Postmodern Philosophy and Law - Hardcover

Douglas E. Litowitz (author)

 
9780700608577: Postmodern Philosophy and Law

Synopsis

This text offers a critical introduction to writings on law by key postmodern philosophers - Nietzsche, Foucault, Derrida, Lyotard, and Rorty - and seeks to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of postmodern legal theory.

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Review

"Provides a skillful version of the strengths and weaknesses of the legal implications of the postmodernists under review."Law and Politics Book Review

"This book provides an admirably clear and useful overview of the legal ideas of some challenging and important thinkers."Ethics

"Under Litowitzs direction, the journey into postmodern legal theory is understandable, focused, and clear. Anyone wanting an introduction to postmodernism and legal theory should begin with this well written and engaging book. Highly recommended."Choice

"An important contribution. Litowitz offers a very readable and understandable analysis of a rather difficult group of postmodern writers and theorists. This book will be of great value to scholars as well as those who are beginning the study of legal theory and jurisprudence."Gary Minda, author of Postmodern Legal Movements: Law and Jurisprudence at Centurys End

About the Author

Douglas E. Litowitz is a Visiting Assistant in Law at Florida State University College of Law.

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