A general jurisprudence of law and society
By: Brian Z. Tamanaha.
Series: Oxford socio-legal studies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
Subjects: Sociological jurisprudence; Law -- Philosophy
Description: "A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society - a reflection of its customs and morals - that functions to maintain social order.

Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society, engaging in a theoretical and empirical critique of this common understanding."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-258) and index.