The Sociology of Law: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives

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Surveys the major traditions of the sociology of law to show how 19th- century thought has directly influenced the emergence of 20th-century theory. Contains sections on foundational works on law and society, the sociological movement in law, structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and critical legal studies, emphasizing the work of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Includes chapter summaries, and excerpts from key works. For use in upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology of law, law and society, and sociolegal studies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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Surveys the major traditions of the sociology of law to show how 19th- century thought has directly influenced the emergence of 20th-century theory. Contains sections on foundational works on law and society, the sociological movement in law, structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and critical legal studies, emphasizing the work of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Includes chapter summaries, and excerpts from key works. For use in upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology of law, law and society, and sociolegal studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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