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In recent years legal studies courses have increased the focus on contemporary social issues as part of the curriculum. Law and Society: An Introduction discusses the interface between these two institutions and encourages students in the development of new insights on the topic. The book begins by introducing definitions classifications and the concept of the rule of law. It then explores:Principal legal systems including common law civil law Islamic and socialist systems and American Indian law Feminist legal theories critical race theory and the roles of morality and values in social controlThe contributions of sociological research and its impact on the lawCourt systems and procedures the exclusionary rule and plea bargainingThe nature and process of legislative administrative and judicial lawmaking Alternative dispute resolution and international arbitration and mediationThe law as a mechanism for social changes such as those brought on by the 1964 Civil Rights ActIssues related to the legal profession and professional responsibilityThis text eliminates the need for a separate reader by also discussing controversial legal topics—including affirmative action education the death penalty right to work laws and abortion. Each chapter builds on the previous ones and includes concrete examples of the issues involved. Enhanced by chapter summaries of salient points review questions and practical exercises the book is designed to encourage students in the development of new insights into the relationships between law and society. | Law and Society An Introduction
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In recent years legal studies courses have increased the focus on contemporary social issues as part of the curriculum. Law and Society: An Introduction discusses the interface between these two institutions and encourages students in the development of new insights on the topic. The book begins by introducing definitions classifications and the concept of the rule of law. It then explores:Principal legal systems including common law civil law Islamic and socialist systems and American Indian law Feminist legal theories critical race theory and the roles of morality and values in social controlThe contributions of sociological research and its impact on the lawCourt systems and procedures the exclusionary rule and plea bargainingThe nature and process of legislative administrative and judicial lawmaking Alternative dispute resolution and international arbitration and mediationThe law as a mechanism for social changes such as those brought on by the 1964 Civil Rights ActIssues related to the legal profession and professional responsibilityThis text eliminates the need for a separate reader by also discussing controversial legal topics—including affirmative action education the death penalty right to work laws and abortion. Each chapter builds on the previous ones and includes concrete examples of the issues involved. Enhanced by chapter summaries of salient points review questions and practical exercises the book is designed to encourage students in the development of new insights into the relationships between law and society. | Law and Society An Introduction
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