A Sociological Theory of Law (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Niklas Luhmann is recognised as a major social theorist, and his treatise on the sociology of law is a classic text. For Luhmann, law provides the framework of the state, lawyers are the main human resource for the state, and legal theory provides the most suitable base from which to theorize on the nature of society. He explores the concept of law in the light of a general theory of social systems, showing the important part law plays in resolving fundamental problems a society may face. He then goes on to discuss in detail how modern 'positive' - as opposed to 'natural' - law comes to fulfil this function. The work as a whole is not only a contribution to legal sociology, but a major work in social theory. With a revised translation, and a new introduction by Martin Albrow.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Niklas Luhmann
Editors:	Martin Albrow
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	424
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-85896-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General
LSN:	0-415-85896-8
Barcode:	9780415858960

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