Law and Social Change
2nd Edition
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Additional Book Details
This is a timely new edition of Sharyn L Roach Anleu′s invaluable introduction to the sociology of law and its role as a social institution and social process. </p>
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<p>Discussing current theory and key empirical research from a diverse range of perspectives Law and Social Change gives relevant examples, from various cultures and societies, to provide a sociological view which goes beyond more jurisprudential approaches to law and society. </p>
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<p>The book:</p>
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<p>• provides coverage of major classic and contemporary social theories of law</p>
<p>• is informed by empirical research drawn from several countries/societies</p>
<p>• includes up to date and relevant examples</p>
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<p>This thoroughly updated edition engages with modern scholarship, and recent research, on globalization whilst also looking at related issues such as the internationalization of law and human rights. </p>
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<p>It explores recent reforms at local and national levels, including issues of migration and refugees, the regulation of ′anti-social′ behaviour, and specialist or problem solving courts and also provides a clear, accessible introduction to research methods used in the socio-legal field. </p>
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<p>Direct and wide-ranging this text will be essential reading for students and researchers on social science and law courses and in particular, those taking sociology, legal theory, criminology and criminal justice studies.
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
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| ISBNs | 1446243680, 9781446243688, 9781412945608, 9781412945608 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 312 |
| Edition | 2nd |