Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction

Name: Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction
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ISBN: 9780195334081

Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens

Film and television interpretations of the legal system have captured the imagination of the American public, but how does the law really work? More specifically, how does it shape other social institutions and interact with other academic disciplines? Law, Justice, and A Sociolegal
Introduction offers a compelling overview of the law, its eventful history, and its sociological implications.

In this unique collaborative effort, renowned scholars Anthony Walsh and Craig Hemmens draw from their own research and first-hand experiences to examine the origins of the law; the history and development of the American legal system; the sociology of law; court structure; and the difference
between civil and criminal law. This text provides students with a deeper understanding of five primary

* The role of law in society
* The courts, lawmaking, and criminal substantive and procedural law
* The rule of law (including due process)
* Comparative law
* The law's treatment of minorities and minors, including a chapter on the legal dynamics of race and ethnicity

Mary K. Stohr, a respected scholar in feminist criminal justice, contributes a chapter on women and the law. Pedagogical features include tables, extensive chapter bibliographies, a glossary of terms, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and lists of cases.

Engaging and accessible, Law, Justice, and Society is a lively guide to a vital and ever-changing institution in which we are all potential participants.

416 pages, Paperback

First published December 20, 2007