Law, Justice, and Society 3th edition

ISBN:019995853X

ISBN13:9780199958535

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Authors:Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens

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Law, Justice, and Society 3 Edition An accessible and lively introduction to the field, Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction explores the relationship between legal systems and other social institutions using a distinctive sociological point of view. Authors Anthony Walsh and Craig Hemmens provide detailed discussions of the various ways in which law impacts people based on race, class, gender, and age while also introducing students to the origins of the law, the history and development of the American legal system, the sociology of law, court structure, and the difference between civil and criminal law.New to this Edition* Discusses such controversial issues as gay marriage and environmental law* Introduces "The Six Primary Characteristics of Culture" in Chapter 1* Expands coverage of critical legal theory, the legal profession, and class and inequality* Adds relevant Supreme Court rulings to the investigation of criminal procedure in Chapter 6* Incorporates a section on Hispanics into the discussion of race and the law* Includes information on Terrie Moffit's developmental taxonomy of juvenile offending and the expansion of legal rights for minors* Supplemented by a comprehensive Instructor's Resource CD (available to adopting instructors) with a Test Bank; PowerPoint-based lecture slides; practice quizzes; activities; crosswords; sample syllabi; and suggested TV episodes, movies, news clips, and other audiovisual media that complement the themes of each chapter
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