Law And The Social Sciences (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163170472)

""Law and the Social Sciences"" is a comprehensive book written by two prominent legal scholars, Cairns and Huntington. The book explores the intersection of law and social sciences, providing an in-depth analysis of how social science research can inform legal practice and policy. The authors begin by discussing the historical relationship between law and social science, tracing the development of social science research and its impact on legal decision-making. They then delve into specific areas where social science research has been particularly influential in shaping legal policy, including criminal justice, family law, and environmental law. Throughout the book, the authors provide numerous examples of how social science research has been used to inform legal decisions, from the impact of race on jury selection to the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs for offenders. They also discuss the limitations of social science research, including issues of bias and the difficulty of generalizing findings to specific legal contexts. Overall, ""Law and the Social Sciences"" is an essential resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers looking to understand the complex relationship between law and social science research. It provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of how social science research can inform legal practice and policy, while also highlighting the challenges and limitations of using social science research in legal decision-making.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Huntington Cairns
ISBN-10: 116317047X
ISBN-13: 9781163170472
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d