"Critical Legal Studies: A Political History"

"Critical Legal Studies: A Political History" explores the development of the Critical Legal Studies (CLS) movement, which emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to traditional legal thought. CLS scholars argue that law is not neutral or objective but shaped by social, political, and economic power structures. They critique the idea that law can be purely fair or neutral, emphasizing how legal decisions often reflect underlying biases. The book traces CLS’s origins, key ideas, and its influence on law and politics, highlighting how it challenges the notion that law is always just or impartial, emphasizing its role in societal power dynamics.