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Beyond Law in Context: Developing a Sociological Understanding of Law
This intriguing collection of essays by David Nelken examines the relationship between law, society and social theory and the various ideas social theorists have had about the actual and ideal 'fit' between law and its social context. It also asks how far it is possible to get beyond this mainstream paradigm.
| Author(s) | By David Nelken. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 348 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 19 Feb 2009 |
| Availability | POD |
This intriguing collection of essays by David Nelken examines the relationship between law, society and social theory and the various ideas social theorists have had about the actual and ideal 'fit' between law and its social context. It also asks how far it is possible to get beyond this mainstream paradigm.
Contents: Introduction; Part A Only Connect: The 'gap problem' in the sociology of law: a theoretical review; Law in action or living law?: back to the beginning in the sociology of law; Is there a crisis in law and legal ideology?; Legislation and its co
David Nelken, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Macerata University, Italy, Distinguished Research Professor, Cardiff University, and Visiting Professor of Criminology in the Oxford Law Faculty, UK. Dr Nelken is the recipient of the ISA-RCSL Adam Podg
