Julius Stone

About this book

"Julius Stone was one of the leading legal theorists of the twentieth century. In 2007, the Julius Stone Institute of Jurisprudence at the University of Sydney hosted an international conference to commemorate the centenary of his birth. This event attracted many eminent speakers from around the world. Selected papers from the conference have been re-worked and brought together in this unique collection, which demonstrates Stoners"s striking and continuing influence, explores his contributions to legal theory and international law in the twenty-first century and introduces new work in the fields in which Stone was both a pioneer and a leader. It celebrates Stoner's life and acknowledges his impact on generations of Australian lawyers" -- Publisher's information.