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This new edition of the landmark text Law and Society exposes readers to the dominant theoretical perspectives and sociological methods that are used to explain the interplay between law and society. This thirteenth edition continues to preserve Professor Vago’s voice, while Steven E. Barkan’s use of chapter outlines and summaries, learning objectives, key terms, and additional readings maintains the text’s accessibility for today’s readers. The book’s foundational approach is brought fully up to date with current events and new studies throughout that illustrate how legal forces shape and influence society, and vice versa. These additions include:New coverage of key Supreme Court decisions post-2020, including the Dobbs decision that allowed states to ban or severely restrict legal abortionsNew discussion of police and social controlUpdated coverage of law and inequality, especially discussion of changes in affirmative action policies, the new bans and restrictions on legal abortions, and new state laws regarding matters of gender identity and of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and businessNew coverage of the growing use of artificial intelligence by the legal profession and its impact on legal practice and outcomesExpanded discussion of the rule of law and recent threats to it in the political sphereExpanded discussion of the use of law by and against social movementsExpanded discussion of common and civil law systems and their differencesExpanded discussion of juriesThe thirteenth edition of Law and Society is a cornerstone companion for one-semester undergraduate courses in Law and Society, Sociology of Law, and Introduction to Law offered within departments of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

This new edition of the landmark text Law and Society exposes readers to the dominant theoretical perspectives and sociological methods that are used to explain the interplay between law and society. This thirteenth edition continues to preserve Professor Vago’s voice, while Steven E. Barkan’s use of chapter outlines and summaries, learning objectives, key terms, and additional readings maintains the text’s accessibility for today’s readers. The book’s foundational approach is brought fully up to date with current events and new studies throughout that illustrate how legal forces shape and influence society, and vice versa. These additions include:New coverage of key Supreme Court decisions post-2020, including the Dobbs decision that allowed states to ban or severely restrict legal abortionsNew discussion of police and social controlUpdated coverage of law and inequality, especially discussion of changes in affirmative action policies, the new bans and restrictions on legal abortions, and new state laws regarding matters of gender identity and of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and businessNew coverage of the growing use of artificial intelligence by the legal profession and its impact on legal practice and outcomesExpanded discussion of the rule of law and recent threats to it in the political sphereExpanded discussion of the use of law by and against social movementsExpanded discussion of common and civil law systems and their differencesExpanded discussion of juriesThe thirteenth edition of Law and Society is a cornerstone companion for one-semester undergraduate courses in Law and Society, Sociology of Law, and Introduction to Law offered within departments of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

This new edition of the landmark text Law and Society exposes readers to the dominant theoretical perspectives and sociological methods that are used to explain the interplay between law and society. This thirteenth edition continues to preserve Professor Vago's voice, while Steven E. Barkan's use of chapter outlines and summaries, learning objectives, key terms, and additional readings maintains the text's accessibility for today's readers. The book's foundational approach is brought fully up to date with current events and new studies throughout that illustrate how legal forces shape and influence society, and vice versa. These additions include: New coverage of key Supreme Court decisions post-2020, including the Dobbs decision that allowed states to ban or severely restrict legal abortions New discussion of police and social control Updated coverage of law and inequality, especially discussion of changes in affirmative action policies, the new bans and restrictions on legal abortions, and new state laws regarding matters of gender identity and of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and business New coverage of the growing use of artificial intelligence by the legal profession and its impact on legal practice and outcomes Expanded discussion of the rule of law and recent threats to it in the political sphere Expanded discussion of the use of law by and against social movements Expanded discussion of common and civil law systems and their differences Expanded discussion of juries The thirteenth edition of Law and Society is a cornerstone companion for one-semester undergraduate courses in Law and Society, Sociology of Law, and Introduction to Law offered within departments of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

This new edition of the landmark text Law and Society exposes readers to the dominant theoretical perspectives and sociological methods that are used to explain the interplay between law and society. This thirteenth edition continues to preserve Professor Vago's voice, while Steven E. Barkan's use of chapter outlines and summaries, learning objectives, key terms, and additional readings maintains the text's accessibility for today's readers. The book's foundational approach is brought fully up to date with current events and new studies throughout that illustrate how legal forces shape and influence society, and vice versa. These additions include: New coverage of key Supreme Court decisions post-2020, including the Dobbs decision that allowed states to ban or severely restrict legal abortions New discussion of police and social control Updated coverage of law and inequality, especially discussion of changes in affirmative action policies, the new bans and restrictions on legal abortions, and new state laws regarding matters of gender identity and of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and business New coverage of the growing use of artificial intelligence by the legal profession and its impact on legal practice and outcomes Expanded discussion of the rule of law and recent threats to it in the political sphere Expanded discussion of the use of law by and against social movements Expanded discussion of common and civil law systems and their differences Expanded discussion of juries The thirteenth edition of Law and Society is a cornerstone companion for one-semester undergraduate courses in Law and Society, Sociology of Law, and Introduction to Law offered within departments of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

Law and Society provides a balanced and comprehensive analysis of the interplay between law and society using both Canadian and international examples. This clear and readable text is fi lled with interesting information, ideas and insights. All materials and supporting statistics have been carefully updated. This edition includes an expanded discussion of the law and First Nations people, recent developments impacting LGBTIQ2S persons, and persons with disabilities and a new section on civil procedures. Each chapter is structured similarly, with an outline, learning objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, critical thinking questions, and an array of additional resources.

In Crime Prevention: Programs, Policies, and Practices, criminologists Steven E. Barkan and Michael Rocque present a well-rounded exploration of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices. Grounded in criminological theory and emphasizing the social, psychological, and biological roots of crime, this text presents current research, perspectives, and examples that capture the key crime prevention concepts students should understand, including the public health model for crime prevention. Highlighting the importance of applying theory to real-world solutions, the authors′ discussion of crime prevention strategies integrates theory and practice throughout the text.

Health, Illness, and Society, Updated Second Edition provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to medical sociology. In his accessible style, Steven Barkan covers health and illness behaviors, the social determinants of health problems, the health professions and health care system in the U.S., and how the U.S. system compares to that of other countries. The updated second edition adds a new chapter, “The COVID-19 Pandemic,” which highlights several ways in which the pandemic exhibits health and health behavior disparities resulting from social inequalities and the deficiencies of the U.S. health system. The book also critically examines the achievements and limitations of the Affordable Care Act and discusses efforts of the Trump administration to weaken the ACA. Each chapter opens with learning questions to guide the student and “Health and Illness in the News” stories that apply each chapter’s contents to contemporary events. Chapter summaries reinforce key ideas and “Give it Some Thought” boxes emphasize critical thinking. New to the Updated Second EditionNew Chapter 14, “The COVID-19 Pandemic,” discusses several ways in which the pandemic reveals health and health behavior disparities New data on medical students and faculty, sexual harassment in medical school, and medical school debt provide students with a deeper understanding of the issues facing doctors New health care data on peer nations and discussion of health and health care rankings of U.S. women provide a critical examination of the quality and cost of health care in the U.S. versus its peer nations Enhanced examination of health insurance status and surprise medical billing, updated survey data on health care costs, and a discussion of high deductibles emphasize the patient financial burden created by a private system of medicine