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Routledge Social Contract Theory in American Jurisprudence

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Explore the complex relationship between the individual and the state in this scholarly work from Routledge. Social Contract Theory in American Jurisprudence examines why the United States Supreme Court has struggled to establish a coherent legal framework regarding state authority and personal liberty. This book addresses the lack of an objective standard in modern jurisprudence, which has caused legal decisions to shift inconsistently between extreme freedom and extreme authority. By looking at various legal issues, from individual contractual liberties to the right to privacy, the text explores how these shifts impact the American legal landscape. As part of the Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance series, this volume reintroduces lessons from modern political philosophy to provide a new perspective on legal decision-making. It offers a deep look into the tension between liberty and authority, making it a significant resource for those studying law, political science, and American governance.

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Analyzes the relationship between the state and the individual within the United States Supreme Court framework.

Examines the lack of objective standards in jurisprudence and how it affects legal consistency.

Investigates how shifting legal perspectives impact individual contractual liberties and the right to privacy.

Integrates modern political philosophy to address long-standing issues in American legal decisions.

Part of the specialized Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance series for academic study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415824346
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Law
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 May 2013
Listed Since: 08 October 2012

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