Law and Society: An Introduction

Law and Society: An Introduction
ISBN-10
1138299618
ISBN-13
9781138299610
Series
Law and Society
Category
Law
Pages
267
Language
English
Published
2018
Author
Steven E. Barkan

Description

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. The Social Nature and Significance of Law -- 2. Understanding Law and Society -- 3. Families and Types of Law -- 4. Law and Dispute Processing -- 5. Law and Social Control -- 6. Law and Social Change -- 7. Law and Inequality -- 8. The Legal Profession -- 9. Courts and Juries -- Glossary -- Index

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