
- 664 pages
- English
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Law and Society
About this book
Law and Society offers a contemporary overview of the structure and function of legal institutions, along with a lively discussion of criminal and civil law and their impact on society. Author Matthew Lippman draws on insights from over thirty years of teaching to develop an interdisciplinary approach that introduces students to both the influence of law on society and the influence of society on the law. Distinctive coverage of diversity, inequality, civil liberties, and globalism provides an incisive look at the intersection of theory and practice. The highly anticipated Third Edition includes updated discussions of issues facing today's society, including inequality, international human rights, privacy and surveillance, and social control. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- 1 An Introduction to Law and Society
- 2 Theories of Law and Justice
- 3 The Structure and Function of Courts, Legislatures, and Administrative Agencies
- 4 The Legal Profession
- 5 Access to Justice and Legal Ethics
- 6 Dispute Resolution
- 7 Criminal Courts
- 8 Juries
- 9 Law and Social Control
- 10 The Impact of Law on Society
- 11 Law and Racial and Ethnic Inequality
- 12 Privacy and Surveillance
- Glossary
- References
- Index