Sociology of Law Visions of a Scholarly Tradition

Name: Sociology of Law Visions of a Scholarly Tradition
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ISBN: 9780521857253

ISBN-10: 0521857252

ISBN-13: 9780521857253

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: $124.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/28/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 360
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Introduction: sociology, society, law; Part I. Theoretical Foundations of the Sociology of Law: 1. Law and the rise of the social sciences; 2. Max Weber on the rationalization of law; 3. Emile Durkheim on law and social solidarity; Part II. Development and Variations of the Sociology of Law: 4. The theoretical move towards the sociological study of law; 5. From sociological jurisprudence to sociology of law; 6. Sociology of law and the antinomies of modern thought; Part III. Sociological Dimensions of Law: 7. Law and economy: the regulation of the market; 8. Law and politics: the role of democratic law; 9. Law and integration: the legal profession; 10. Law and culture: the balance of values…