Law and Society
Author: Matthew Lippman
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Publication Date: October 12, 2017
ISBN-10: 1506362273
ISBN-13: 978-1506362274
Law and Society, Second Edition offers a contemporary and concise overview of the structure and function of legal institutions, paired with an engaging discussion of how criminal and civil law impact the world around us. Author Matthew Lippman employs an interdisciplinary approach that highlights the pervasive relevance of law throughout society, integrating themes of diversity, inequality, civil liberties, and globalism into a cohesive narrative.
This invigorating text explores the bidirectional relationship between legal systems and social structures, examining how law shapes society and how societal changes influence the law. Readers will find in-depth discussions on pressing modern issues, including international human rights, privacy and surveillance, and law as a mechanism for social control. Grounded in the foundational theories used by law and society practitioners, this edition provides a well-rounded exploration of cutting-edge themes that remain essential to understanding the modern legal landscape.
