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Book Synopsis: Why do some people not hesitate to call the police to quiet a barking dog in the middle of the night, while others accept the pain and losses associated with defective products, unsuccessful surgery, and discrimination? Patricia Ewick and Susan Silbey collected accounts of the law from more than four hundred people of diverse backgrounds in order to explore the different ways that people use and experience it. Their fascinating and original study identifies three common narratives of law that are captured in the stories people tell. One narrative is based on an idea of the law as magisterial and remote. Another views the law as a game with rules that can be manipulated to one's advantage. A third narrative describes the law as an arbitrary power that is actively resisted. Drawing on these extensive case studies, Ewick and Silbey present individual experiences interwoven with an analysis that charts a coherent and compelling theory of legality. A groundbreaking study of law and narrative, The Common Place of Law depicts the institution as it is lived: strange and familiar, imperfect and ordinary, and at the center of daily life.
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Unlock the hidden power of the law with "The Common Place of Law: Stories from Everyday Life"! Discover why some people effortlessly navigate legal situations while others struggle to find justice. In this groundbreaking book, Patricia Ewick and Susan Silbey delve into the diverse experiences of over four hundred individuals to uncover the different ways people perceive and interact with the law.
Through captivating narratives, Ewick and Silbey reveal three distinct narratives of law that shape our society. Explore the first narrative, where the law is seen as a mighty force, distant and untouchable. Dive into the second narrative, where the law becomes a strategic game, with rules that can be skillfully bent to one's advantage. And finally, immerse yourself in the third narrative, where individuals defy the law's arbitrary power, actively challenging its authority.
But "The Common Place of Law" goes beyond storytelling. It offers a comprehensive analysis of these narratives, providing you with a cohesive and compelling understanding of the legal system. By intertwining real-life experiences with astute observations, Ewick and Silbey present the law as it truly is: a complex web that shapes our daily lives.
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