Law, Justice, and Society
A Sociolegal Introduction
by Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens, Marianne Hudson
6th Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780197619261 |
| eText ISBN | 9780197619285 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 512 |
Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction, 6th Edition, by Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens, and Marianne Hudson, introduces college and university students to the intersection of legal systems and social institutions. Published by Oxford University Press, this 512 page textbook uses a sociological point of view to analyze how legal rules operate within human communities.
The volume addresses fundamental topics including the origins of law, court structure, and the history and development of the American legal system. Readers investigate core distinctions between civil and criminal law, criminal procedure, and administrative legal frameworks. Additional sections focus on juvenile justice and the sociology of law, establishing how formal authority seeks to maintain order.
Throughout the text, coverage examines the specific impact of legal statutes based on race, class, gender, and age. The paperback release from September 2022 offers an organized foundation for undergraduate coursework across criminal justice, criminology, and social science programs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Law: Its Function and Purpose
Chapter 2: Justice and The Law
Chapter 3: Making Law
Chapter 4: Federal and State Courts
Chapter 5: Crime and Criminal Law
Chapter 6: Criminal Procedure
Chapter 7: Civil and Administrative Law
Chapter 8: Juvenile Justice
Chapter 9: The Law and Social Control
Chapter 10: The Limits of Social Control: Policing Vice
Chapter 11: Law, Social Change, and The Class Struggle
Chapter 12: Women and The Law (by Mary K. Stohr)
Chapter 13: Racial Minorities and The Law
Chapter 14: Comparative Law: Law in Other Cultures
Chapter Appendix A: Constitution of the United States of America
Chapter Appendix B: Student-Friendly Legal Websites
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