Law and society : a sociological approach /

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 explain...

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Main Author: Chriss, James J., 1955- (Author)
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA : SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 2020.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (258 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781544378749 :