{"product_id":"law-and-society-john-harrison-watts-9781466583290","title":"Law and Society: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, legal studies courses have increased the focus on contemporary social issues as part of the curriculum. \u003cb\u003eLaw and Society: An Introduction \u003c\/b\u003ediscusses the interface between these two institutions and encourages students in the development of new insights on the topic. The book begins by introducing definitions, classifications, and the concept of the \"rule of law.\" It then explores: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipal legal systems, including common law, civil law, Islamic and socialist systems, and American Indian law \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeminist legal theories, critical race theory, and the roles of morality and values in social control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contributions of sociological research and its impact on the law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourt systems and procedures, the exclusionary rule, and plea bargaining\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature and process of legislative, administrative, and judicial lawmaking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative dispute resolution and international arbitration and mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe law as a mechanism for social changes, such as those brought on by the 1964 Civil Rights Act\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssues related to the legal profession and professional responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis text eliminates the need for a separate reader by also discussing controversial legal topics-including affirmative action, education, the death penalty, right to work laws, and abortion. Each chapter builds on the previous ones and includes concrete examples of the issues involved. Enhanced by chapter summaries of salient points, review questions, and practical exercises, the book is designed to encourage students in the development of new insights into the relationships between law and society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Harrison Watts, Cliff Roberson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1466583290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781466583290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.10d","brand":"John Harrison Watts","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44131542008063,"sku":"9781466583290","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5cba9ded-fc5d-4e46-9325-07a6ee5d99e4.jpg?v=1687475023","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/law-and-society-john-harrison-watts-9781466583290","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}