{"product_id":"9781516500086","title":"Law in Society","description":"\"The anthology \u003ci\u003eLaw in Society\u003c\/i\u003e explores how law shapes and is shaped by societies. The selections stem from a view of law as an integral part of the wider socio-political economy and one of its central institutions.\u003cp\u003eThe introduction familiarizes students with definitions and explanations of criminal law, explores the functions of law, and provides an overview of the theories of law covered in the rest of the book. The first section of the text examines sources of law, natural law theory, and the concept of positive or formal law. The second section considers the origins of law in social structures and provides an overview of sociology of law. The third section is devoted to sources of law and social control such as custom, social norms, and group processes. The final section introduces critical theories of law and considers recent developments in alternative dispute resolution and restorative justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough reading \u003ci\u003eLaw in Society\u003c\/i\u003e students come to recognize that as a society changes, so too do its laws and legal system. The book is well suited to courses in criminal justice and sociology, as well as those in social or cultural anthropology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Henry\u003c\/b\u003e earned his Ph.D. at the University of Kent, United Kingdom. He is director of the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University and former co-editor of \u003ci\u003eWestern Criminology Review.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Mobley\u003c\/b\u003e received his Ph.D. at the University of California, Irvine and is an associate professor of public affairs and criminal justice at San Diego State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Kaplan\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Ph.D. in criminology, law, and society from the University of California, Irvine. He is an associate professor of criminal justice at San Diego State University.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058187026672,"sku":"9781516500086","price":88.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781516500086_p0.jpg?v=1763726928","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781516500086","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}