Ill-Gotten Gains (Paperback, New edition)

In "Ill-Gotten Gains," Leo Katz describes the underlying principles that not only guide the law but also moral decisions. Mixing wit with insight, anecdotes with analysis, Katz uncovers what is really at stake in crimes such as insider trading, blackmail, and plagiarism. With its startling conclusions and myriad twists, this book will fascinate all those intrigued by the perplexing relationship between morality and law.
"An ambitious and well-written book of legal and moral theory to overthrow both utilitarianism and its cousin, the economic approach to law."--Richard A. Posner, "New Republic"
"A good, well-written book full of interesting examples."--"Library Journal"
" An] elegant defense of circumvention and subterfuge . . . a heroically counterintuitive book."--Malcolm Gladwell, "New Yorker"

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 1998
First published:	May 1998
Authors:	Leo Katz
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	308
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-42594-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Jurisprudence & philosophy of law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Personal property law > Intellectual property, copyright & patents Promotions
LSN:	0-226-42594-0
Barcode:	9780226425948

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