Law And Society

This book guides readers through the main issues, trends, and theological developments of the law and society against a multicultural background. Its use of clear language, as opposed to professional jargon, combined with a vast number of ideas and insights, makes it informative and provocative to read. Distinctive coverage includes topics such as the transformation of legal systems in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, critical race theory, community policing in Japan, trends in sentencing guidelines , new issues in the death penalty controversy, developments in alternative dispute resolution, and computer crimes. For anyone with an interest in law and its effects on society.