Law and Society: A Sociological Approach

Law and Society: A Sociological Approach
ISBN-10
1544378750
ISBN-13
9781544378756
Series
Law and Society
Category
Social Science
Pages
305
Language
English
Published
2019-07-23
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
James J. Chriss

Description

This text introduces students to the study of law from a sociological perspective by focusing on four themes: the relationship between law and society; law in everyday life; the role of race, class and gender in the legal system; and current political debates that are connected to law. While explaining the essentials elements of law, and drawing on scholarly literature and relevant cases, the author does not advocate for normative views on law and the legal system. The text compares laws across various societies, discusses international law, and demonstrates how the laws of certain countries affect those of others--providing readers with insights into the nature of law within any society.

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