Description
In this thought-provoking book, Allan Beever argues that today's dominant understanding of the private law is a conception suited for a political economy that does not exist, that never existed and that was even an apparent political possibility only for a decade or so after the end of the Second World War. As a consequence of this, while many contemporary lawyers believe that their conception of the law is allied to progressive political thought, that conception in fact serves other agendas. This is explained through an examination of the history of twentieth century political economy in the first part of the book and an exploration of how the modern conception of law plays out in the case law in the second part. Here, Beever illustrates how the rule of law has been sacrificed to facilitate collectivist government regimes and highlights how we might move forward.
This book is essential reading for students and scholars of law and society, legal philosophy, and legal theory, as well as academic lawyers, historians, legal practitioners, and political theorists.
About the Author
Allan Beever, Professor of Law, School of Law, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Reviews
'Allan Beever's fascinating book is an extended meditation on the rule of law. Through a series of vignettes Beever questions what he calls the "standard narrative" about the relationship between law and politics and challenges many common assumptions about what it means to do justice. While not everybody will embrace the conclusions that Beever draws, all readers will be engaged by his arguments. It is a bold and bracing read.' -- Andrew Botterell, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Book Information
ISBN 9781035314515
Author Allan Beever
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
