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sociological theories of law  

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  • Among the social sciences, sociological theories stand out among the most developed analytical perspectives that contemplate the role of law in society. Not only is sociology unique in offering theoretical perspectives on the place and transformation of the institution of law relative to the whole of society; it is also the case that sociologists have offered many of the important intellectual building blocks of other social theories of law. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Sociological Theories of Law]

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