Family Matters: Essays in Honour of John Eekelaar

John Eekelaar, FBA, is a renowned expert in family law and has made significant contributions to the field. This collection of essays by senior judges and fellow academics celebrates his work, covering various issues in family law, child law, and family justice. Eekelaar's sociolegal and social policy focus, insightful analyses, and diverse perspectives inspire these critical engagements, showcasing the impact of his ideas and his kindness and humanity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1128 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Intersentia Ltd

John Eekelaar, a distinguished figure in the field of family law, stands as a colossal presence whose unparalleled contributions to the entirety of family law scholarship and research have imparted a wealth of doctrinal, theoretical, empirical, and contextual insights into the study of family law and family justice. Eekelaar's global reputation and profound influence in the realm of family law are widely celebrated in this compilation of essays authored by esteemed senior judges and fellow academics. Spanning a vast array of topics within family law, child law, and family justice, the 66 contributions in this book draw inspiration from Eekelaar's sociolegal and social policy focus, the seminal nature of his analyses, or the diverse lenses through which he has approached the subject matter of family law. Throughout the book, there is a palpable admiration for Eekelaar and the profound esteem in which he is held. The outcome is a collection of insightful and critical engagements with family law and family justice, inspired by Eekelaar's work, which serves as a testament to the profound impact of his ideas and to his unwavering kindness and humanity.

Weight: 1886g
Dimension: 182 x 252 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839701894