? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LAW-3-LY0005

This course is concerned with the relationship between law and society as it has been understood in modern social theory. Part I of the course lays the foundation by examining in depth the place of law in the writings of classical and contemporary theorists. Part II of the course explores themes of current concern in the sociology of law by examining substantive topics. Topics for discussion may include debates surrounding the concept of the self and legal personality; concepts of contract and property; formal and informal justice; political organisation and law; law and economics.

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Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 19 weeks

As in Course Guide

Essay and exam

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rozanne Luty
Tel : (0131 6)50 2056
Email : Rozanne.Luty@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

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School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/