The second edition of Nutshell:Legal Theory continues to provide a focused summary of key points relating to the main theories and concepts covered in Australian legal theory and jurisprudence courses. The clear, succinct and accurate exposition of the core concepts and themes provide an excellent entry point into the subject for students and a concise tool for revision. Diagrams and examples have been used to assist understanding, and recent and emerging perspectives have been included to ensure the text best suits the way legal theory is taught in Australia.