Law and Social Change
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; Sage Publications
Published: May 1, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780803975354
Subjects: Foundations of law; Social theory; Sociology - General; Sociological jurisprudence; Social Science; Sociology; Law; Criminology; Social Science / Criminology
First sentence: Law is a social phenomenon, however not until recently has it become a topic of sociological focus, even though the subject of law has been of interest to sociology from the outset.
Description: "This comprehensive text provides a clear and accessible guide to the sociology of law, surveying current theoretical debates and examining socio-legal research." "Accessible and wide-ranging, Law and Social Change provides an invaluable introduction to, and critical analysis of, law as a social institution and social process. As such it will be essential reading for students of both social science and law courses and, in particular, those taking options on the sociology of law, legal theory, criminology and criminal justice studies."--Jacket.