sociological approach to law
1law, philosophy of — Introduction the formulation of concepts and theories to aid in understanding the nature of law, the sources of its authority, and its role in society. In English speaking countries the term “jurisprudence” is often used synonymously and is …
2sociological jurisprudence — A term coined by the American jurist Roscoe Pound (1870 1964) to describe his approach to the understanding of the law. Central to Pound s conception was the very suggestive idea that in modern societies the law represents the principal means… …
3Sociology of law — refers to both a sub discipline of sociology and an approach within the field of legal studies. Sociology of law is a diverse field of study which examines the interaction of law with other aspects of society, such as the effect of legal… …
4Law and literature — The law and literature movement focuses on the interdisciplinary connection between law and literature. Believed to have originally begun as a subcategory of jurisprudence, the movement encompasses the complementary ideas of law in literature and …
5Sociological positivism — This article describes the term positivism as used in social sciences, especially within the science of sociology. For other meanings of this word, see positivism. In sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences, the term positivism is… …
6Approaches to International Law — Discourse of legal processes within the global setting has produced varied theories, principles and practices expressed as distinct approaches to International Law. Several of these proposed approaches are domestic practices reconstructed for… …
7Harvard Law School — Established 1636 School type Private Endowment US$1.7 billion Parent endowment $26 billion Dean …
8dietary law — Judaism. law dealing with foods permitted to be eaten, food preparation and combinations, and the utensils and dishes coming into contact with food. Cf. kashruth. [1925 30] * * * ▪ religion Introduction any of the prescriptions as to what… …
9Prostitution and the law —   Prostitution legal and regulated …
10Anarchist law — Articleissues expand=December 2007Anarchism sidebarAnarchist law refers to a series of ongoing debates within the various branches of anarchist theory regarding if and how norms of individual and/or collective behavior, decision making and… …
