Realistic socio-legal theory : pragmatism and a social theory of law

In this paperback edition Tamanaha constructs the foundations for a new approach to the social scientific study of law. He analyses the major schools of socio-legal theory, and articulates a 'social theory of law' which he illustrates through concrete examples taken from judicial decision- making. Writing in a clear and concise fashion Tamanaha successfully combines a grounding in social science with legal theory and an exploration of the actual practice of law.