Law & Society

In the internet age, the need for effective consumer law enforcement has arguably never been greater. This timely book is a comparative law and eco...

Criminological research has historically been based on the study of men, boys and crime. As a result, the criminal justice systems development of p...

Criminological research has historically been based on the study of men, boys and crime. As a result, the criminal justice systems development of p...

Creativity has become a popular buzzword in contemporary cultural policy, yet the term remains poorly understood. In this collection, cultural poli...

Competition law is a complex and constantly evolving area of law which affects every aspect of the market economy, including the financial services...

This book draws together interdisciplinary perspectives to examine the legal, moral, and socio-spatial regulation of sex work in the contemporary c...

State Trials, Volume II (first published in 1972) contains cases concerned with witchcraft, the scandals of the prisons, and colonial administratio...

State Trials, Volume I (first published in 1972) contains cases concerned with treason and the freedom of press gathered from the full edition of S...

**PAPERBACK FEATURES NEW CONTENT. NOW WITH AFTERWORD AND READING GROUP QUESTIONS**'A compelling and courageous memoir forcing the legal profession ...

This book presents a theory-historically grounded blueprint for a responsive sociology of law. It is based on the conviction, gained in research in...

The law of libel is the instrument of censorship by which dignitytoo often pseudo-dignityis to be upheld. That is Michael Rubinsteins definition in...

A scathing critique of the colonial legal systems denial of childrens rights One afternoon in 2016, law professor Robin Hansen receives a call. On...

A scathing critique of the colonial legal systems denial of childrens rights One afternoon in 2016, law professor Robin Hansen receives a call. On...

Modern slavery laws are a response to global capitalism, which undermines the distinction between free and unfree labour and poses intense challeng...

More than half the population will experience menopause; it is time for the law to acknowledge it. Menopause is a stage of life that half the popul...

Utilising Lon Fullers conception of legality, this book argues that current legal provisions often used to control online abuse aided by social med...

This book honors the diverse and path-breaking work of Michael Adler, a pioneer of socio-legal scholarship in the UK. The book brings together an i...

Reflecting a developing trend towards interdisciplinary research in economics and law, this agenda-setting volume makes the case for economic socio...

While the general public may feel uncomfortable discussing sexual assault and violence with neighbors or coworkers, the popularity of Twitter, Snap...

What is the rule of law'? How do laws get made? Does our legal and political system achieve justice for all Australians equally? Designed for begin...

What is the rule of law'? How do laws get made? Does our legal and political system achieve justice for all Australians equally? Designed for begin...