Introduction

This is a timely new edition of Sharyn L Roach Anleu’s invaluable introduction to the sociology of law and its role as a social institution and social process.

Content Overview

Discussing current theory and key empirical research from a diverse range of perspectives Law and Social Change gives relevant examples, from various cultures and societies, to provide a sociological view which goes beyond more jurisprudential approaches to law and society.

Features of the Book

The book:

• provides coverage of major classic and contemporary social theories of law
• is informed by empirical research drawn from several countries/societies
• includes up to date and relevant examples

Updated Edition

This thoroughly updated edition engages with modern scholarship, and recent research, on globalization whilst also looking at related issues such as the internationalization of law and human rights.

Topics Covered

It explores recent reforms at local and national levels, including issues of migration and refugees, the regulation of ′anti-social′ behaviour, and specialist or problem solving courts and also provides a clear, accessible introduction to research methods used in the socio-legal field.

Intended Audience

Direct and wide-ranging this text will be essential reading for students and researchers on social science and law courses and in particular, those taking sociology, legal theory, criminology and criminal justice studies.