Routledge - The Common Law Tradition - Legal Scholars Book

Explore a unique era of American law teaching through The Common Law Tradition by Routledge. This book offers a collective portrait of five influential legal scholars who defined a specific outlook on the law. By focusing on the empirical and tolerant values of the common law tradition, this work examines how these principles were applied by individuals who resisted factionalism and herd instinct. Set in Chicago during the 1960s, the text provides a deep look at a specific time and place in legal history. It profiles five key figures: Edward H. Levi, Harry Kalven, Jr., Karl Llewellyn, Philip Kurland, and Kenneth Culp Davis. These scholars helped broaden the perspective of legal thought through their work and dedication to the tradition. This paperback edition is an essential resource for those interested in legal history, sociology, and the development of American legal thought.