Description: An accessible and lively introduction to the field, Law, Justice, and Society: A Sociolegal Introduction, Sixth Edition, explores the relationship between legal systems and other social institutions using a distinctive sociological point of view. Anthony Walsh, Craig Hemmens, and Marianne Hudson provide detailed discussions of the various ways in which law impacts people based on race, class, gender, and age while also introducing students to the origins of the law, the history and development of the American legal system, the sociology of law, court structure, and the difference between civil and criminal law.
Review Quotes: "This book nicely blends the disciplines of criminal justice, law, political science, and sociology. It offers a broad range of topics with in-depth coverage, and gives instructors the tools needed to understand today's substantive debates about the future of law, law enforcement, and criminal justice reforms."--Samuel Lucas McMillan, Lander University
"Law, Justice, and Society is very accessible to students. It presents the material in a clear and engaging way, and I found the chapters to be interesting and on point. I also appreciate its affordability."--Susan Maggioni, MassBay Community College"As an attorney and Professor of Legal Studies, I appreciate the sociolegal approach that the authors take with this book. I wouldn't change anything about it."--Antoinette France-Harris, Clayton State University"Law, Justice, and Society covers a wide variety of complex topics in a manner that is easily understood. I've used the book four times and plan on using it again."--David Allender, Butler University