TY - BOOK AU - Chriss,James J TI - Law and society :a sociological approach SN - 9781483358208 U1 - 340.1150973 PY - 2020/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage KW - Law KW - Sociological jurisprudence KW - Law--Social aspects N2 - "This text introduces students to the study of law from a sociological perspective by focusing on four themes: the relationship between law and society; law in everyday life; the role of race, class and gender in the legal system; and current political debates that are connected to law. While explaining the essentials elements of law, and drawing on scholarly literature and relevant cases, the author does not advocate for normative views on law and the legal system. The text compares laws across various societies, discusses international law, and demonstrates how the laws of certain countries affect those of others--providing readers with insights into the nature of law within ant society"-- ER -