Law in the courts of love : literature and other minor jurisprudences / Peter Goodrich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goodrich, Peter, 1954-

Series:

Politics of language

The politics of language

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--History.

Law.

History.

Jurisprudence.

Courts of love.

Critical legal studies.

Law and literature.

Physical Description:

viii, 228 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1996.

Summary:

"Law in the Courts of Love" traces the literary history and diversity of past legal systems. These "minor jurisprudences" range from the spiritual laws of the courts of conscience to the code and judgements of love handed down by women's courts in medieval France. Peter Goodrich presents the 15th Century Courts of Love in Paris as one instance of an alternative jurisdiction drawn from the diversities of the legal and literary past. These studies trace certain boundaries of modern law and make up one of many forms of legal knowledge which escape today's vision of unitary law. "Law in the Courts of Love" shows how the historical diversity of forms and procedures of law can competently form the basis for critical revisions of contemporary legal doctrine and professional practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415061652

OCLC:

34114077