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UNINA9910827645703321 |
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Autore |
Barnett Larry D. |
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Titolo |
Explaining law : macrosociological theory and empirical evidence / / by Larry D. Barnett |
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Leiden, Netherlands ; ; Boston, [Massachusetts] : , : Brill, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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ISBN |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (350 p.) |
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Collana |
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International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology, , 0074-8684 ; ; Volume 124 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Law - Social aspects - United States |
Sociological jurisprudence |
Macrosociology |
Social change |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Preliminary Material -- A Macrosociological Approach to Concepts and Doctrines of Law -- Law on Abortion -- “Three-Strikes” Law -- Law on Divorce in Western Europe -- Mutual Fund Regulation in Europe -- The Social Footing of the Great Recession -- Moving Forward -- Author Index -- Subject Index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Sociologist-lawyer Larry D. Barnett advances the macrosociological thesis that, in nations that are structurally complex and democratically governed, concepts and doctrines of law on society-central social activities are fashioned by society-level conditions, not by particular (or even prominent) individuals. Because a substantial body of social science research has found that law in a modern nation does not have a large, permanent effect on the frequency of such activities, the book contends that the content of law on the activities is a product, not a determinant, of the society in which the law exists. Explaining Law bolsters this contention with several original studies, and illustrates types of quantitative evidence that can be used to build a macrosociological theory of law. |
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