Throughout his life and especially in his seminal work of 1946, The Province and Function of Law, Stone sought to understand law according to the operation of particular societies. The winner of the prize may also be invited to participate in the activities of the Julius Stone Institute for up to one semester and to deliver the prestigious Julius Stone Address.
AU$50,000 (Approximately US$41,000) will be awarded to the author or authors of the entry that, since 1 January 2006, has best advanced the sociological approach to jurisprudence pioneered by the late Julius Stone.
An entry may, but need not, consist of a book or articles. Entries of other sorts, including reports and papers, are eligible.
Deadline June 30, 2001. More information here.
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