EAN: 9783319695198

SPRINGERBRIEFS IN LAW LEGAL SIGNS FASCINATE -...

This engaging book examines the origins and first effects of the concept 'legal semiotics' 
focusing on the inventor of the term  Roberta Kevelson (1931-1998). It highlights the
importance of her ideas and works which have contributed to legal theory  legal interpretation
and philosophy of language. Kevelson's work is particularly relevant today  in our world of
global electronic communication networks which rely so much on language  signs  signals and
shortcuts. Kevelson could not have foreseen the 21st century  yet the story of her work and
influence deserves more attention as it is key to our understanding of modern legal discourse
and why law fascinates and is accepted in modern society. The authors draw on Kevelson's
hitherto unknown Office Papers and Notes  and a biographical examination points to key
influences in her work such as the early feminist movements of the US East Coast  the
philosophy of Charles Sanders Peirce and the semiotics of Thomas Sebeok. This formsthe basis
for a more encompassing research of Kevelson's position  work and philosophical background 
which the authors call for. A quick and enlightening read  this book interests a wide range of
readers with an interest in legal history and the fields which Kevelson both drew on and
influenced  including lawyers  students and scholars.

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