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A Sociological Theory of Law

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Published Date: 14 Dec 2013
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Language: English
Format: Hardback::424 pages, ePub
ISBN10: 0415858968
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
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