Sociology of Law

Catalog description

This course introduces law and society as seen in their intimate interaction, the relation of law to social structure, social change and conflict resolution. It examines the socio-psychological aspects of judicial behavior and the legal system (lawyers, courts, police, corrections) in our society It emphasizes the law as a vehicle of social engineering, a means of social communication and an essential tool in the implementation of social values. (Previously NJCU Course SOCI-351)