Sociology of Law Visions of a Scholarly Tradition

Name: Sociology of Law Visions of a Scholarly Tradition
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ISBN: 9780521673921

ISBN-10: 0521673925

ISBN-13: 9780521673921

Edition: 2008

Authors: Mathieu Deflem

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Since the classic contributions of Weber and Durkheim, the sociology of law has raised key questions on the place of law in society. Drawing together both theoretical and empirical themes, Mathieu Deflem reviews the field's major accomplishments and reveals the value of the multiple ways in which sociologists study the social structures and processes of law. He discusses both historical and contemporary issues, from early theoretical foundations and the work of Weber and Durkheim, through the contribution of sociological jurisprudence, to the development of modern perspectives to clarify how sociologists study law. Chapters also look at the role of law in relation to the economy, politics,…

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List price: $44.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 360
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Preface and acknowledgements


Introduction: sociology, society, law



Theoretical foundations of the sociology of law



Law and the rise of the social sciences



Max Weber on the rationalization of law



Emile Durkheim on law and social solidarity



Development and variations of the sociology of law



The theoretical move towards the sociological study of law



From sociological jurisprudence to sociology of law



Sociology of law and the antinomies of modern thought



Sociological dimensions of law



Law and economy: the regulation of the market



Law and politics: the role of democratic law



Law and integration: the legal profession



Law and culture: the balance of values through norms



Special problems of law



Social control: the enforcement of law



The globalization of law


Conclusion: Visions of the sociology of law


Bibliography


Index