Taking a broad view of social theory, this book demonstrates the importance of this theory for the study of contemporary law. Through studies of the work of Weber, Durkheim, Gurvitch, Habermas, Luhmann, Derrida, Bourdieu, Foucault, Schmitt, Neumann and others, the essays address such fundamental topics as the changing forms of regulation, law's relations with morals and beliefs, law and democracy and prospects for the rule of law in the context of globalisation.

About the Author
Roger Cotterrell is Anniversary Professor of Legal Theory at Queen Mary, University of London, UK, and a Fellow of the British Academy. His other books include Law, Culture and Society: Legal Ideas in the Mirror of Social Theory (2006, Ashgate).


Book Information
ISBN 9781138383494
Author Roger Cotterrell
Format Paperback
Page Count 551
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1020g