| Author |
Haynes, E. S. P. (Edmund Sidney Pollock), 1877-1949 |
| LoC No. |
26002130
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| Title |
Lycurgus : or, The future of law
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| Original Publication |
New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1926.
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| Series Title |
[To-day and to-morrow series]
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Lycurgus: or, The Future of Law" by E. S. P. Haynes is a treatise on legal philosophy and reform, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the future implications of law, emphasizing the need for legal reform to accommodate modern societal demands. Haynes discusses various aspects of law, including legislation, family law, criminal law, and individual liberty, focusing predominantly on legal systems in English-speaking countries. Throughout the text, Haynes critiques the current state of laws and their execution, arguing that the law often fails to serve justice due to bureaucracy, complexity, and outdated practices. He advocates for a simplified and more rational legal framework that recognizes individual liberty and addresses systemic inequalities in the justice system, especially for the poor. By exploring the potential future of various legal domains—including marriage, divorce, and property rights—Haynes envisions a legal system that is more equitable and accessible, reflecting the evolving nature of society and its values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Law -- Great Britain -- Popular works
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| Subject |
Law reform -- Great Britain -- Popular works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74553 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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