SOC216H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sociological Theory, Private Law, Public Law
Document Summary
Refers to the study of the theory and philosophy of law decisions that have set precedent. Law and society interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research about law on the books and law in action. Sociology of law sociological theories and data that explain people"s perceptions and behaviours regarding law. Law on the books formal, written rules of conduct that apply to all members of a society or community. Determined by a governing authority, enforced by government agents through penalties for violation: purpose of law is to dissolve disputes peacefully, public law, private law. Law in action how individuals and organizations make decisions about law, how law operates perceptions about law as well as their consequences. This assumes that its meaning and influence of law are flexible and indeterminant. Idealized view of law: law is an inevitable aspect of life, a part of our social life and is unavoidable. Regulation: the symbol is regulated by the standards council for.
