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Legal Conversation as Signifier (Hardcover)
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Legal Conversation as Signifier (Hardcover)
Series: Elgar Studies in Legal Theory
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Conversation and argument concerning laws and legal situations take
place throughout society and at all levels, yet the language of
these conversations differs greatly from that of the courtroom.
This insightful book considers the gap between everyday discussion
about law and the artificial, technical language developed by
lawyers, judges and other legal specialists. In doing so, it
explores the intriguing possibilities for future synthesis, a
problem often neglected by legal theory. Analyzing the major
components of law and legal procedure across both common and civil
law, this book reveals how legal conversation on the `street'
contributes to our understanding of law as well as our democratic
citizenship. Jan M. Broekman and Frank Fleerackers consider the
impact of multiculturalism and the threat of terror on our
impressions of legal conversation and the importance we place upon
it, arguing that anarchism and legalism are hostile neighbors
sharing many themes and motives. Exploring the meaning and sense of
the concept of `street' in ancient and modern times, the authors
pose the question: is law just a discourse or should it be
classified as one of the major narratives in human life? Unique and
discerning, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the
language of law. Legal educators will find their scope broadened
whilst researchers, activists and politicians will find themselves
captivated by the focus on social activism and citizen motivation.
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