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The Impact of Supreme Court Decisions on US Institutions: A Sociology of Law Primer
This book introduces readers to the purpose, history, and functioning of the Supreme Court, and shows the Court's impact on the five key sociological institutions in American society: government/politics, education, religion/belief systems, family, and the economy and work.
| Author(s) | By Robert Costello, Colleen Eren. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 180 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 30 Sept 2021 |
| Availability | POD |
This book introduces readers to the purpose, history, and functioning of the Supreme Court, and shows the Court's impact on the five key sociological institutions in American society: government/politics, education, religion/belief systems, family, and the economy and work.
Introduction; 1. The US Supreme Court: A Brief Overview; 2. US Institutions: A Brief Introduction; 3. Education; 4. Family; 5. Religion; 6. Government; 7. Economy
Robert Costello, JD., EdD., is Chair and Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Nassau Community College and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Hofstra University. He earned a Doctor of Education from Dowling College, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice fr
