Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction
Authors: Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens
Edition: 4th
An accessible and lively introduction to the field, this fourth edition explores the relationship between legal systems and other social institutions through a distinctive sociological point of view.
Authors Anthony Walsh and Craig Hemmens provide detailed discussions on how law impacts individuals based on race, class, gender, and age. The book also introduces readers to the origins of law, the historical development of the American legal system, the core principles of the sociology of law, the structure of courts, and the fundamental differences between civil and criminal law.
Book Details:
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: February 22, 2016
- ISBN-10: 190272759
- ISBN-13: 978-0190272753
