Law
is a common and yet distinct element of daily life in modern societies,
simultaneously shaping and being shaped by society. The creation,
interpretation, and enforcement of laws occur in the context of historical
changes, societal norms, and the subjective concerns and whims of those charged
with their creation. This course will explore, from an American and
comparative perspective, the nature of law as a set of social systems, central
actors in the systems, legal reasoning, and the relationship of the legal form
and reasoning to social change.
Credits:
3