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Law and society, often known as sociolegal studies, explores the
formation of the law and the operation of legal systems, as well as
how the law promotes or inhibits social, political, and economic
change. Emphasis in the course is placed on how social science helps
observers better understand the relationship between law and
society. The field is interdisciplinary, incorporating anthropology,
economics, history, and political science. This semester, the
instructor relies primarily on sociology the law, which examines the
intersection of law with other social institutions, such as the
criminal justice system and property relations. The goal of the
course is to elucidate the role of law in sustaining and
transforming the social order and the effects this has on
individuals and groups.
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