Books by Jiri Priban

This book offers a social theoretical analysis of imaginaries as constituent social forces of positive law and politics. It will be of interest to scholars and students interested in constitutional and European law theory and philosophy as much as interdisciplinary and socio-legal studies of transnational law and society.

In honor of the 2018 centennial of Czech independence, philosopher of law Jiří Přibán and award-winning Czech journalist Karel Hvízďala took the opportunity to examine key moments in Czech history from the ninth century to the twenty-first. Covering such a broad span of time allowed them to look into the past and question how Czechs have viewed their history at different points--and what that means for the Czech present and future. As contemporary politics drift closer towards totalitarianism, historiography from scholars and thinkers who experienced twentieth-century totalitarian regimes is more important than ever. In their spirited dialogue, Hvízďala and Přibán raise and explore these crucial issues, sharing subjects normally reserved for university seminars with the broader public.

Contributes to the field of systems theory of law in the context of European legal and political integration and constitution-making. This book puts European legislative efforts and policies, especially the EU enlargement process, in the context of legal theory and philosophy.

Presents a collection of essays that brings together Zygmunt Bauman and a number of internationally distinguished legal scholars who examine influence of Bauman's works on social theory of law and socio-legal studies. This book focuses on the concept of 'liquid society' and its adoption by legal scholars.