Stan Ross

This is the first work of a series entitled ‘Ideas and Ideologies’. Other works now completed or in preparation are: Bureaucracy; Imperialism; and Human Rights. The general editor, Professor Kamenka, states that the series, which is one ‘of studies in the history if ideas, includes what might be called the history of contemporary ideas (sic). It aims to connect the past, the present and the ... (read more)

A few years ago my publisher suggested that I write a book on sociology of law in Australia. My reply was that there existed far too little research to adequately deal with the topic. I therefore approached O’Malley’s book with a little bit of jealousy. He has written a book I would have liked to have written. ... (read more)