Carleton University · LAWS 4107

Law in Modern Society

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

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.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 and fourth-year Honours standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

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.

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2908 and fourth-year Honours standing.
  • Seminars three hours a week.

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