Social Theory and Law: Interpretation and Critique

Author: Gao Hongjun / Ma Jianyin (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book is a collection of research articles on the sociology of law, with the editors selecting 23 articles from Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Habermas on the sociology of law. These articles provide an interpretation of the theoretical origins of the sociology of law from a macro perspective, while also offering critical analysis, comparison, and in-depth research on the legal sociological theories of these four major sociological thinkers. The book represents the research level of the sociology of law or the sociology of law in the Chinese-speaking world. Many of the theoretical viewpoints in this book hold significant theoretical implications for the development of contemporary Chinese legal scholarship, opening up new perspectives and approaches for the advancement of Chinese law, particularly theoretical law. It also provides extremely important guidance for the rule of law process and the construction of a harmonious society in China. This book is suitable for faculty, students, and researchers in law schools and research institutions, as well as practitioners and other readers interested in legal theory, especially legal philosophy, legal sociology, the sociology of law, and the history of legal thought.