There is a growing interest within law schools in the intersections between law and different areas of social theory. The second edition of this popular text in

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

This book is distinctive for extending the usual sociological reach, reopening territory that has lain fallow, set aside from the well-ploughed fields of orthod

Although most law schools recognise the value of introducing students to a broader sociological perspective on law, this usually falls short of a full engagemen

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