Georges Gurvitch occupies an interesting position in the
development of the sociology of law. In the period immediately
preceding its quantitative expansion, he produced an explicitly
conceived systematic theoretical intervention. What is particularly
significant about Gurvitch's "Sociology of Law" at first appears as
a contradiction. His work has had very little lasting impact on
developments within the field of the sociology of law. At best, his
existence is occasionally footnoted, but he engendered no great
controversy or debate, nor does he have any active contemporary
"disciples." Despite this lack of attention, Gurvitch work provides
a concentrated expression of the theoretical problems that beset
the field.
The core of Gurvitch's sociology of law is at root a
continuation of the efforts, apparent in the work of Max Weber, to
resolve or integrate the dualism which is so markedly affecting
law. It is the apparent dualism between law as a positive
institution resting upon a framework of social power, while at the
same time being a system of values or norms having some compelling
internal strength and validity. Gurvitch's "Sociology of Law"
shines as a beacon in the ongoing quest for a transformative vision
of law. The new introduction by Alan Hunt discusses Gurvitch's
place in the history of the sociology of law and the context in
which his works should be placed. It also features a brief
biography of the sociologist as well as a discussion of the central
features of Gurvitch's sociology. This book will be of interest to
students of sociology and law.
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