A Sociological Theory of Law

Niklas Luhmann, Martin Albrow (University of Bonn, Germany)

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Routledge
21 October 2013

Social theory; Law & society; Social law

Niklas Luhmann is recognised as a major social theorist, and his treatise on the sociology of law is a classic text. For Luhmann, law provides the framework of the state, lawyers are the main human resource for the state, and legal theory provides the most suitable base from which to theorize on the nature of society. He explores the concept of law in the light of a general theory of social systems, showing the important part law plays in resolving fundamental problems a society may face. He then goes on to discuss in detail how modern 'positive' – as opposed to ‘natural’ – law comes to fulfil this function. The work as a whole is not only a contribution to legal sociology, but a major work in social theory. With a revised translation, and a new introduction by Martin Albrow.

By: Niklas Luhmann
Edited by: Martin Albrow (University of Bonn Germany)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 698g
ISBN: 9780415858960
ISBN 10: 0415858968
Pages: 472
Publication Date: 21 October 2013
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Niklas Luhmann was a German sociologist, whose work in the area of systems theory has been hugely influential across a number of disciplines. Martin Albrow is a Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Study of 'Law as Culture', University of Bonn.