Law, Culture and Society: Legal Ideas in the Mirror of Social Theory (Law, Justice, and Power) by Cotterrell, Roger

Paperback. Very Good.

Ashgate, 2006. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780754625117

Ashgate, 2006. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9780754625117

New. This book presents a distinctive approach to the study of law in society, focusing on the sociological interpretation of legal ideas. It surveys the development of connections between legal studies and social theory and locates its approach in relation to sociolegal studies on the one hand and legal philosophy on the other. It is suggested that the concept of law must be re-considered. Law has to be seen today not just as the law of the nation state, or international law that links nation states, but also as transnational law in many forms. A legal pluralist approach is not just a matter of redefining law in legal theory; it also recognizes that law's authority comes from a plurality of diverse, sometimes conflicting, social sources. The book suggests that the social environment in which law operates must also be rethought, with many implications for comparative legal studies. The nature and boundaries of culture become important problems, while the concept of multiculturalism points to the… Read More

Ashgate Pub Co, 2006. Paperback. New. 198 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Ashgate Pub Co, 2006. Paperback. New. 198 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches.

Routledge, 2006-09-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!