Japanese law and Japanese society

Author: (Japanese) Mikihiko Mutō
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book explores the interaction between law and society in Japan from the perspective of legal sociology, combining practical discussions. Rather than focusing solely on law, it examines the role of law within society and the impact of law on society from a social viewpoint. Here, the term "law" does not refer to the legal norms such as the constitution, civil code, or criminal code in the study of law, but rather to the "legal system"—a structure that operates corresponding departments within the overall society to maintain legal order. The legal system is a complex of institutions such as legislation, judiciary, legal professionals, and legal education, corresponding to the political and economic systems. Therefore, the purpose of this book is not to discuss legal regulations, legal institutional content, or legal interpretation. This book can serve as both a textbook for general education and specialized courses in universities, as well as an educational read for the general public interested in law. The content includes: legal system and legal process, legal culture, disputes, legal use, dispute resolution, legal professionals, and legal services.