Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Engelska 2008

This book by V.D. Mahajan is an excellent attempt to explain the legal concepts and the theories of law, including its sources, in simple and understandable language. The author has devoted separate chapters to all important topics, viz., nature & scope of jurisprudence, legislation, precedent, custom, legal rights and duties, ownership and possession, persons and liability, etc. In-depth study has been made on the nature, scope, classification and sources of law, including the concept of sovereignty and the administration of justice. A very popular work, the present edition has been largely rewritten in the light of latest researches in the various parts of the world. Exhaustive index and suggested readings, given separately at the end of each chapter add to the utility of the book. Reviews: "Review Projector" - 'The author has been successful in achieving his aim of providing an elementary book in simple and understandable language. Index and the suggested readings, given separately at the end of each chapter, for further material on the topics discussed, add to its utility and supply additional food for study and thought about law and legal science'. "Cochin University Law Review" - 'There is a dearth of writing by Indian authors on jurisprudence and legal theory. V.D. Mahajan's book makes a valuable contribution in filling up this gap. While discussing each theory the author has authenticated the subject with reference to all important writers and theoreticians on each of them. The wide ranging references on each topic are valuable for any further study on the subject'. "Gujarat Law Reporter" - 'This is a unique book in legal literature from which the students are able to get all the materials connected to this subject. Different references, discussions on various legal theories including international theories are provided. This book will be very useful to the students of law, library of the colleges, lawyers and all others who are connected to this subject'. "All India Reporter" - 'The author of the book possesses analytical knowledge of the subject and hence the book is complete with full critical analysis of the subject containing various views of the distinguished jurists arranged under appropriate heads on all the basic concepts which underline systems of law. This edition benefits from the timely reappraisal of materials and their strict relevance to the subject. Undoubtedly, this book will be useful for ready reference to the students of law and the practitioners alike. On the whole, the book is worth studying for complete understanding of the subject and hence it deserves a rightful place in the library of law'.