Law, Society, and the State
Author | : Louis A. Knafla |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 620 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X002651325 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Law, Society, and the State written by Louis A. Knafla and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of original essays on the interaction of law and society within communities, societies, and states in common law jurisdictions of the former British empire. While the focus is on Canada, the areas covered range from southeast Asia to the US, encompassing the themes of comparative colonial legal experiences; disorder, unrest, and state intervention; gender and the law; and the archival sources of the central state, local police forces, and the legal profession. An analytical introduction by the editors frames the context. Paper edition (unseen), $24.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR