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Armed with Sword and Scales

- Law, Culture, and Local Courtrooms in London, 1860-1913

About Armed with Sword and Scales

Examines the relationship between the creation of modern courtrooms and their widespread portrayal in journalism, literature, and popular culture. Sascha Auerbach argues that London's municipal courtrooms shaped the social experience and cultural meanings of law, contested moral norms, and helped determine boundaries of government authority.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108491556
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 336
  • Published:
  • February 3, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 235x159x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 780 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 13, 2024

Description of Armed with Sword and Scales

Examines the relationship between the creation of modern courtrooms and their widespread portrayal in journalism, literature, and popular culture. Sascha Auerbach argues that London's municipal courtrooms shaped the social experience and cultural meanings of law, contested moral norms, and helped determine boundaries of government authority.

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