Law, Justice, and Society A Sociolegal Introduction
by Walsh, Anthony; Hemmens, CraigEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-10-22
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $74.85
Rent Textbook
Select for Price
New Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eTextbook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
This is an introductory law & society test, intended for and used in departments of Political Science; Sociology; Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. It blends coverage of law & legal studies with a sociological perspective. The courses it is used in vary in title and topical coverage, but are generally organized around introducing students to the law and to the larger concept of "justice" from a social sciences perspective. Course names include Intro to Law; Justice & Society; Perspective on Justice Studies; Introduction to the Legal Process; Introduction to Justice Studies; Law & Society; and Law & Culture.
Author Biography
Anthony Walsh is Professor of Criminal Justice at Boise State University.
Craig Hemmens is Department Head and Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Missouri State University.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Law: Its Function and Purpose
Chapter 2. Justice and the Law
Chapter 3. Making Law
Chapter 4. Federal and State Courts
Chapter 5. Crime and Criminal Law
Chapter 6. Criminal Procedure
Chapter 7. Civil and Administrative Law
Chapter 8. Juvenile Justice
Chapter 9. The Law and Social Control
Chapter 10. The Limits of Social Control: Policing Vice
Chapter 11. The Law and Social Change
Chapter 12. Women and the Law (By Mary K. Stohr)
Chapter 13. Racial Minorities and the Law
Chapter 14. Comparative Law: Law in Other Cultures
Appendixes
Glossary
Table of Cases
Index
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.