The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law
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The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law by Sachs
In this book Albie Sachs gives an intimate account of his extraordinary life and work as a judge in South Africa. Mixing autobiography with reflections on his major cases and the role of law in achieving social justice, Sachs offers a rare glimpse into the workings of the judicial mind and a unique perspective on modern South African history.
It is hard to imagine a lawyer who would not be interested in reading this book, or of anyone, lawyer or not, who would not be isnpired by itMichael Beloff. Times Literary Supplement
From 1994 to 2009, Albie Sachs served on the South African Constitutional Court as a Judge. He is the author of The Free Diary of Albie Sachs (2004) and The Weird Alchemy of Life and Law (2009), among other works.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199571796 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199571791 |
| Title | The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law |
| Author | Sachs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2009-06-11 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Winner of Alan Paton Award 2010 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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