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Overview"The purpose of this book is to introduce the sociology of law by providing a coherent organization to the general body of literature in that field. As such, the text gives a comprehensive overview of theoretical sociology of law. It deals with the broad expanse of the field and covers a vast amount of intellectual terrain. This volume is intended to fill a gap in the literature. Most textbooks in the sociology of law are insufficiently theoretical or else do not provide a paradigmatic analysis of sociological theories. The content of this text consists of discussions of the works of scholars who have contributed the most to the cumulative development of the sociology of law. It surveys the major traditions of legal sociology but is not wedded to any one particular theoretical approach. Both the ""classical,"" or nineteenth-century, and ""contemporary,"" or twentieth-century, perspectives are covered. The reader will see that nineteenth-century thought has directly influenced the emergence of twentieth-century theory. One unique feature of this book is that key sociological and legal concepts, presented in bold print and italics, are defined, described, and illustrated throughout. Although the nature of the subject matter is highly theoretical and, at times, quite complex, Trevino values every effort to present the material in the most straightforward and intelligible form possible without compromising the integrity of the theories themselves. In short, this book aims to accomplish three objectives: inform about the progressive advancement of sociological theory, teach the reader to analyze the law as a social phenomenon, and develop in the reader a critical mode of thinking about issues relevant to the relationship between law and society." Full Product DetailsAuthor: A. Javier Trevino , A. Javier TrevinoPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.900kg ISBN: 9781412807883ISBN 10: 1412807883 Pages: 502 Publication Date: 15 April 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis text for advanced courses is a highly significant contribution to the sociology of law, as both a teaching aid and a foundation for identifying promising lines of theory development. It is the most coherent introduction available to the range of theoretical approaches, offering critical insights as well as descriptive summaries and examples. <br>--Austin T. Turk, Department of Sociology, University of California, Riverside <br><br> This is a most useful and valuable text, not only for the ideas and thoughts that it contains, but also for its easy style in dealing with sociolegal concepts, perspectives, and theories. <br>--Abdol-Reza Alizadeh, Faculty of Law, University of Tehran <br><br> This well-constructed text is a solid guide through the foundational traditions in the sociology of law, as well as through a number of important contemporary perspectives. The thoughtful summaries of these theories will enlighten students by challenging them to think analytically about law in society. <br>--Peter Cleary Yeager, Department of Sociology, Boston University -This text for advanced courses is a highly significant contribution to the sociology of law, as both a teaching aid and a foundation for identifying promising lines of theory development. It is the most coherent introduction available to the range of theoretical approaches, offering critical insights as well as descriptive summaries and examples.- --Austin T. Turk, Department of Sociology, University of California, Riverside -This is a most useful and valuable text, not only for the ideas and thoughts that it contains, but also for its easy style in dealing with sociolegal concepts, perspectives, and theories.- --Abdol-Reza Alizadeh, Faculty of Law, University of Tehran -This well-constructed text is a solid guide through the foundational traditions in the sociology of law, as well as through a number of important contemporary perspectives. The thoughtful summaries of these theories will enlighten students by challenging them to think analytically about law in society.- --Peter Cleary Yeager, Department of Sociology, Boston University This text for advanced courses is a highly significant contribution to the sociology of law, as both a teaching aid and a foundation for identifying promising lines of theory development. It is the most coherent introduction available to the range of theoretical approaches, offering critical insights as well as descriptive summaries and examples. --Austin T. Turk, Department of Sociology, University of California, Riverside This is a most useful and valuable text, not only for the ideas and thoughts that it contains, but also for its easy style in dealing with sociolegal concepts, perspectives, and theories. --Abdol-Reza Alizadeh, Faculty of Law, University of Tehran This well-constructed text is a solid guide through the foundational traditions in the sociology of law, as well as through a number of important contemporary perspectives. The thoughtful summaries of these theories will enlighten students by challenging them to think analytically about law in society. --Peter Cleary Yeager, Department of Sociology, Boston University Author InformationA. Javier Trevino is associate professor of sociology at Wheaton College. He is the author of The Sociology of Law: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives and editor of Classic Writings in Law and Society: Contemporary Comments and Criticisms. He is also the series editor of Transaction's Law and Society series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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