The Public Understanding of Law : The University and Public Engagement (Elgar Studies in Legal Education)

Smith, Peter

Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd（2025/05発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 242 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781035342372
• DDC分類 340.115

Full Description

This insightful book discusses how law schools engage with the public to expand the public's understanding of the law. It shows that effective engagement is achieved through recognising the university and the public as part of a shared community, working towards both individual and collective goals.

Peter Smith explores the concept of public engagement and the methods employed by the law schools that partake in it. By examining the historical roles of universities and law schools, he develops a model of engagement, detailing the organisation, ideas, choices and values of these institutions. This unique book demonstrates that public engagement is a vital aspect of the work of law schools, and advocates for a relationship between these establishments and the public that values the expertise, experiences and requirements of both parties.

Researchers and educators with an interest in legal education, pedagogy and law and society will greatly benefit from this innovative book. It will also be a crucial reference for those who are researching the role of universities in society and public engagement with higher education institutions.

Contents

Contents
1 Introduction to The Public Understanding of Law 1
2 The history and roles of the university and law school 29
3 Engagement: history and meaning 65
4 The context and delivery of public engagement 85
5 Publics and the law 116
6 Understanding the law 137
7 Engagement in the law school 158
8 Models of engagement 177
9 Imaginaries of engagement 202
10 Looking back, looking ahead 215
Index 228