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The Performance of Law: Everyday Lawyering at the Intersection of Advocacy and Imagination

The Performance of Law: Everyday Lawyering at the Intersection of Advocacy and Imagination

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Law is enacted and performed in ways that can be analyzed in relation to fiction, theatre, and other dramatic forms. This book combines legal theory and practice to explore how law is performed ethically and how legal performances can be accomplished. It will appeal to scholars and students in sociolegal studies, legal theory, and jurisprudence, as well as those teaching and training in legal practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of law, exploring its intricate relationship with fiction, theatre, and other dramatic forms. It sheds light on the ways in which law is consistently enacted and performed, allowing for a comprehensive analysis in relation to these artistic mediums. Recognizing the inherent need for lawyers and judges to devise techniques that enable rules to adapt to situational contexts, the book emphasizes the crucial role of legal performance in expanding the reach and application of the law-as-written. In this regard, the act of lawyering becomes an instantiation of acts often associated with literature, the plastic and performing arts. By seamlessly blending legal theory and legal practice, this book offers a unique perspective on understanding the intricacies of legal arguments and trials. Through the examination of a diverse range of historical and fictional legal cases, it pursues an interdisciplinary analysis of how law is performed. Moreover, it delves into the ethical considerations that underpin legal performances, offering valuable insights into the responsible and ethical execution of legal duties. This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in sociolegal studies, legal theory, and jurisprudence, as well as those involved in teaching and training in legal practice. Its insightful and thought-provoking approach will undoubtedly enrich the understanding of law and its multifaceted interactions with other artistic disciplines.

Weight: 710g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032303352

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