
This selection of classical and contemporary readings examines the national and international operation of legal systems, focusing on the relationship of law to the economy, class, political conflict, the state, and international relations. These readings emphasize the transformations broughtabout by historical change and the contradictory dimensions of law in both advancing and blocking these transformations in accordance with the class interests expressed through legal forms. Throughout, the book draws on major theoretical writings as well as case studies of particular situations inThird World countries and includes editorial introductions uniting the various selections.
Page Count:
838
Publication Date:
1988-01-14
ISBN-10:
0195619919
ISBN-13:
9780195619911
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