LAWS 4107
Law in Modern Society
Sociological and legal theory accounts of the changing role and function of law in modern society with particular reference to advanced capitalist societies. Topics include: the welfare state and the use of regulatory law; juridification and legalization; counter-trends, deregulation, informalism, legal pluralism.
Topics
- welfare state and the use of regulatory law
- juridification and legalization
- counter-trends
- deregulation
- informalism
- legal pluralism
Course catalogue
2023
Readings
- the Department of Law and Legal Studies.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 and fourth-year Honours standing. Seminars three hours a week.