Law as Performance

Discover the captivating exploration of legal theatricality in Law as Performance by Julie Stone Peters, published by Oxford University Press in 2022. This insightful hardback edition spans 368 pages and delves into the rich history of how law has been perceived as a form of theatre from antiquity through the eighteenth century.

Peters expertly uncovers a longstanding tradition of jurisprudential thought that views law not just as a set of rules, but as a dynamic performance shaped by cultural and historical contexts. By tracing the evolution of this concept through ancient, medieval, and early modern theorists, the book highlights how these ideas have been continually developed and adapted over the centuries.

Whether you are a legal scholar, a theatre enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of law and performance, Law as Performance offers a thought-provoking perspective that enriches our understanding of both fields.