Law and society, sociology of law

This volume explores the many ways in which politics shapes the allegedly nonpartisan judicial system in America, ranging from how judges are selected to the bench to how they rule when they get there.

The United States, often described as a nation of immigrants, has the most diverse population in the world.

Now in its completely updated second edition, this accessible guide provides essential information about how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development for disabled children and young people.

This book examines the countervailing arguments in the religious exemption debate and explains why this issue continues to be so heated and controversial in modern-day America.

Ronald Reagan's presidency marked a pivotal shift in American politics, culture, and global relations.

What is the epistemological value of testimony?

Law is often perceived as an instrument that can effect social change.

The first textbook to consider gender perspectives in relation to the whole undergraduate law curriculum in England and Wales.

What is the epistemological value of testimony?

This wide-ranging resource uses evidence-based documentation to examine claims and beliefs - and provide the facts - about sexual assault and harassment and other forms of sexual violence in the United States.

Ronald Reagan's presidency marked a pivotal shift in American politics, culture, and global relations.

The United States, often described as a nation of immigrants, has the most diverse population in the world.

This book examines the countervailing arguments in the religious exemption debate and explains why this issue continues to be so heated and controversial in modern-day America.

With its blend of accessible writing and actual excerpts from Court opinions, this book serves to explain the legal and cultural underpinnings of landmark U.

Gender and cultural studies readings of Tennessee Williams's work have provided diverse perspectives on his complex representations of sexuality, whether of himself as an openly gay man, or of his characters, many of whom narrate or dramatize sexual attitudes or behavior that cross heteronormative boundaries of the mid-century period.

Gender and cultural studies readings of Tennessee Williams's work have provided diverse perspectives on his complex representations of sexuality, whether of himself as an openly gay man, or of his characters, many of whom narrate or dramatize sexual attitudes or behavior that cross heteronormative boundaries of the mid-century period.

*A Radio 4 Book of the Week*'Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing' - Maureen Freely'Humane, thoughtful and urgent - this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also make you burn with rage' - Dr Mary WellesleyA thought-provoking deep dive into the global fertility industry and the commodification of the maternal body__________Should surrogacy be a paid service, an altruistic act - or even legal at all?

Law is often perceived as an instrument that can effect social change.

Why Men Don't Iron is an eye-opening, mind-blowing book on how the major sex differences in our brains impact on our daily lives and behaviour.

Now in its completely updated second edition, this accessible guide provides essential information about how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development for disabled children and young people.

Does justice exist for Blacks in America?

Das Land ist müde, und seine Mitte ist es auch: Die Institutionen des 20.

Das Land ist müde, und seine Mitte ist es auch: Die Institutionen des 20.

The book presents an innovative and rigorous framework for legal education and research in the 21st century.

The book presents an innovative and rigorous framework for legal education and research in the 21st century.

Philippe Amiel presenta una investigacion juridica y sociologica sobre el derecho de los individuos a participar en experimentos biomedicos.

Esta monografía se centra en el estudio de los distintos aspectos que conforman la historia, el desarrollo y los rasgos más significativos que caracterizan a las denominadas "serventías".

La histórica discriminación hacia la mujer no ha sido exclusiva de las relaciones sociales o personales, muy por el contrario, el Estado y el derecho han sido utilizados como herramientas para legitimar la "inferioridad natural" de las mujeres en el plano civil, político y cultural.

Desde hace un tiempo, nos hemos acostumbrado a creer que el razonamiento jurídico no es otra cosa que una forma posible del razonamiento moral o político: un conjunto de principios y derechos que se supone que nadie puede negar a pesar de que no figuran en ninguna norma jurídica, y que deben ser identificados por los jueces mediante una ""interpretación"".

Esta obra explora la interseccion entre el derecho laboral y el genero, abordando desigualdades y discriminaciones que afectan a diversas identidades en el ambito del derecho laboral y de la seguridad social.

First published in 1984, Muslim Family Law offers a comprehensive commentary and critique of the Muslim family law of India and Pakistan.

First published in 1984, Muslim Family Law offers a comprehensive commentary and critique of the Muslim family law of India and Pakistan.

Diese Arbeit untersucht zum einen, inwiefern ein auf die Grundrechte gestutztes Verlangen nach mehr Klimaschutz dogmatisch verortet werden kann.

Diese Arbeit untersucht zum einen, inwiefern ein auf die Grundrechte gestutztes Verlangen nach mehr Klimaschutz dogmatisch verortet werden kann.

In the current discourse field ‘clan crime’, the interpretation scheme, the terminology itself and the treatment of the phenomenon by interior departments, law enforcement and other authorities are controversial.

In the current discourse field ‘clan crime’, the interpretation scheme, the terminology itself and the treatment of the phenomenon by interior departments, law enforcement and other authorities are controversial.

Courtroom Science and Trans Youth investigates how Canadian courts engage with science and expert testimony in cases involving parental treatment of transgender youth.

Courtroom Science and Trans Youth investigates how Canadian courts engage with science and expert testimony in cases involving parental treatment of transgender youth.

This book examines the way that migrant workers' everyday experiences are being shaped by precarious conditions in the receiving countries.

This book examines the way that migrant workers' everyday experiences are being shaped by precarious conditions in the receiving countries.

In today's digital age, understanding the legal and ethical rules that govern cyberspace is essential-not just for future lawyers, but for anyone navigating careers in media, technology, business or government.

In today's digital age, understanding the legal and ethical rules that govern cyberspace is essential-not just for future lawyers, but for anyone navigating careers in media, technology, business or government.