Law and Social Change (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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. 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. The book: * provides coverage of major classic and contemporary social theories of law * is informed by empirical research drawn from several countries/societies * includes up to date and relevant examples 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. 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. 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.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	2010
Authors:	Sharyn L. Roach Anleu
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	312
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4129-4560-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > General
LSN:	1-4129-4560-7
Barcode:	9781412945608

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