For students and academics in sociology, criminology, legal studies and criminal justice studies, this is a comprehensive guide to the sociology of law, surveying current theoretical debates and examining socio-legal research.'
Contents:
Introduction: The Meaning of Law / Law, Capitalism and Industrialization: The Classical Theories / Contemporary Theories of Law / The Legal Profession / Dispute Resolution / Social Control / Feminism and Legal Reform / Rights and Citizenship / Conclusion
