Since the classic contributions of Weber and Durkheim, the sociology of law has raised key questions on the place of law in society. Drawing together both theoretical and empirical themes, in this book Mathieu Deflem reviews the fields major accomplishmen
Introduction: sociology, society, law; Part I. Theoretical Foundations of the Sociology of Law: 1. Law and the rise of the social sciences; 2. Max Weber on the rationalization of law; 3. Emile Durkheim on law and social solidarity; Part II. Development an