This enigmatic jurist still compells attention from lawyers and judges and is currently enjoying a revival of interest. Oliver Wendell Jones Jr (1841-1935) is remembered not only for his quotable aphorisms - "every idea is an incitement" - but also for his ability to combine intellectual theory with the tedious practical details of legal doctrine. This book analyzes his work and helps explain the influence Holmes has had on the modern legal profession.
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This enigmatic jurist still compells attention from lawyers and judges and is currently enjoying a revival of interest. Oliver Wendell Jones Jr (1841-1935) is remembered not only for his quotable aphorisms - "every idea is an incitement" - but also for his ability to combine intellectual theory with the tedious practical details of legal doctrine. This book analyzes his work and helps explain the influence Holmes has had on the modern legal profession.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0748603794. Introduction by Robert W. Gordon. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Contributors include: J. W. Burrow, Morton J. Horwitz, Mathias W. Reimann, Stephen Diamond, Robert A. Ferguson, Peter Gibian, and David A. Hollinger. A volume in the Jurists: Profiles in Legal Theory series.; Jurists: Profiles in Legal Theory; Black-and-white frontispiece portrait; 8vo.; 324 pages.
