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The Discipline of Law
The underlying theme of this book is that the principles of law laid down by the Judges in the 19th century--however suited to social conditions of the time--are not suited to the social necessities and social opinion of the 20th century. They should be moulded and shaped to meet the needs and opinions of today. The Discipline of Law is a fascinating account of Lord Denning's personal contribution to the changing face of the law in this century.
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353 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1979
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June 3, 2021
Like my other review I am am writing this review to help people discern whether tor not they want to read this book.
I am not a law graduate, I in fact come from the engineering field and my perspective will be coloured accordingly.
I always thought that law was binary. I have come to realise the complexities that exist within the reading and making if the law.
The book and the arguments presented give you greater appreciation for the community and the edifice if law.
As you begin to go through the cases in each section you will notice that your morality begins to colour what you consider as an ideal judgement. It is intriguing to see how you grapple with the technicality of the words and your emotions.
Beware though this book is shor but not an easy read. It's not something I'd take on a vacation to relax with. The other books I read are not extremely relaxed but have more fluid and lucid language. Those not used to law texts will find the language cumbersome.
The book give the distinct feel of being written for the purpose of being taught from or being written for law colleges.
Still in search of a more contemporary and enthralling book on law.
I am not a law graduate, I in fact come from the engineering field and my perspective will be coloured accordingly.
I always thought that law was binary. I have come to realise the complexities that exist within the reading and making if the law.
The book and the arguments presented give you greater appreciation for the community and the edifice if law.
As you begin to go through the cases in each section you will notice that your morality begins to colour what you consider as an ideal judgement. It is intriguing to see how you grapple with the technicality of the words and your emotions.
Beware though this book is shor but not an easy read. It's not something I'd take on a vacation to relax with. The other books I read are not extremely relaxed but have more fluid and lucid language. Those not used to law texts will find the language cumbersome.
The book give the distinct feel of being written for the purpose of being taught from or being written for law colleges.
Still in search of a more contemporary and enthralling book on law.
November 10, 2019
brilliant history of how the law evolved during the time of Lord Denning
October 17, 2014
Very good, an interesting account of the court rooms in the 19th Century from Lord Denning.
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