A general jurisprudence of law and society /

"A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society - a reflection of its customs and morals - tha...

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Main Author: Tamanaha, Brian Z.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Series:Oxford socio-legal studies.
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Summary:"A theoretical and sociological exploration of the relationship between law and society, this book constructs an approach to law that integrates legal theory with sociological approaches to law. Law is generally understood to be a mirror of society - a reflection of its customs and morals - that functions to maintain social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of Western legal and social theories about law and its relationship within society, engaging in a theoretical and empirical critique of this common understanding."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xx, 263 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-258) and index.
ISBN:0199244669
9780199244669
0199244677
9780199244676