Description
Law and Society offers a balanced and comprehensive examination of the relationship between legal systems and society, using both Canadian and international examples to illustrate key concepts. Written in a clear and accessible style, this insightful textbook explores how laws shape social life and how social values, institutions, and cultural changes influence the development of law.
The book provides updated research, statistics, and contemporary case studies that reflect current legal and social issues. This edition includes expanded discussions on the legal experiences of First Nations peoples, recent developments affecting LGBTIQ2S communities, and legal issues involving persons with disabilities. It also introduces a new section on civil procedures, helping readers better understand how legal processes function in modern society.
Each chapter is carefully organized with learning objectives, key terms, summaries, critical thinking questions, and additional resources to support student learning and encourage deeper analysis. By combining legal theory with real-world social issues, Law and Society helps students develop a broader understanding of justice, equality, human rights, and the role of law in shaping communities.
Ideal for students of sociology, legal studies, criminal justice, and political science, this textbook provides an engaging introduction to the complex interaction between law and society in Canada and beyond.
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