Margaret Davies Boeken

Engaging with traditional legal theory, this work argues that 'law' extends beyond state confines, emphasizing legal pluralism. It explores connections across diverse legal experiences and modalities, building on a century of legal thought. The author distills insights from twenty-five years of scholarship, presenting a contemporary perspective that enriches the discourse in legal and socio-legal theory. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable contributions for scholars and practitioners interested in the evolving landscape of law.

The book critiques the classical understanding of property by exploring its ontology and historical development. It delves into the symbolic dimensions of property and its intricate relationship with social power dynamics, offering a comprehensive analysis that challenges conventional views.

Utilizing reader-response criticism, Margaret Davies examines how the Gospel of Matthew engages readers and immerses them in its narrative world. She emphasizes the text's role as authoritative scripture for contemporary Christians, acknowledging the interpretative biases that arise from this significance. The exploration highlights both the literary techniques employed in the Gospel and their impact on reader interaction and understanding.

This book re-imagines law as ecolaw. Drawing inspiration from current trends in the posthumanities, socio-ecological thought, and developments across the natural sciences in their specific intersections with humanities and social science disciplines, this book will appeal both to legal theorists and to others with interests in these areas.