Modernism and the grounds of law

Existing approaches to the relation of law and society have for a long time seen law as either autonomous or grounded in society. Drawing on untapped resources in social theory, Fitzpatrick finds law pivotally placed in and beyond modernity. Being itself of the modern, law takes impetus and identity...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fitzpatrick, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2001
Series:Cambridge studies in law and society
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Collection: Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Origins: 1. Origin
  • 2. Position
  • 3. Law Part II. Instantiation: 4. Nationalism
  • 5. Imperialism
  • 6. Globalism
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index