CRIM 7208 Law & Society

Course Description:

Focuses on the sociology of law; emphasis is also on jurisprudential thought and the political analysis of legal institutions. Explores the sources of law and functions and dysfunctions of law in action. Reviews institutional roles of courts, legislatures, and administrative agencies. Topics include alternative dispute resolution, how the law can help or impede social change, whether Americans have become too litigious, or race and gender issues in achieving justice.

Prerequisites:

Not Applicable

Repeatable:

No

Prerequisite Remarks:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Syllabi:

Fall

Spring

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Summer 1

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Summer 2

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