Beschreibung:
The Blackwell Companion to Law and Society is an authoritative study of the relationship between law and social interaction. Thirty-two original essays by an international group of expert scholars examine a wide range of critical questions. Authors represent various theoretical, methodological, and political commitments, creating the first truly global overview of the field. Examines the relationship between law and social interactions in thirty-three original essay by international experts in the field. Reflects the world-wide significance of North American law and society scholarship. Addresses classical areas and new themes in law and society research, including: the gap between law on the books and law in action; the complexity of institutional processes; the significance of new media; and the intersections of law and identity. Engages the exciting work now being done in England, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, South Africa, Israel, as well as "e;Third World"e; scholarship.
The Blackwell Companion to Law and Society is anauthoritative study of the relationship between law and socialinteraction. Thirty-two original essays by an international groupof expert scholars examine a wide range of critical questions.Authors represent various theoretical, methodological, andpolitical commitments, creating the first truly global overview ofthe field.* * Examines the relationship between law and social interactionsin thirty-three original essay by international experts in thefield.* Reflects the world-wide significance of North American law andsociety scholarship.* Addresses classical areas and new themes in law and societyresearch, including: the gap between law on the books and law inaction; the complexity of institutional processes; the significanceof new media; and the intersections of law and identity.* Engages the exciting work now being done in England, EuropeAustralia, and New Zealand, South Africa, Israel, as well as "ThirdWorld" scholarship.