Law and society : a sociological approach / James J. Chriss, Cleveland State University.

By:

Chriss, James J, 1955- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Los Angeles : Sage, [2020]Description: xxi, 255 pages ; 25 cmISBN:

9781483358208 (paperback)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

340.1150973 CHR 23

Contents:

Law and Society : An Overview -- Fundamentals of Law and Society -- Sociologists of Law : Classical and Contemporary -- Criminal Law -- Civil Law -- Administrative Law -- Law and Social Control -- Hunting and Forest Laws -- Are Judges Biased? -- Law School and the Legal Profession.

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 ant society"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	H.T. Parekh Library	SIAS Collection	340.1150973 CHR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		K3694

$ 68/-
TBH86/122

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-232) and index.

"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 ant society"-- Provided by publisher.

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