In analyzing the socio-psychic nature and operations of intuitive legal rules, Petrazycki formulates a theory of law around five conceptual themes: anti-formalism, imperative-attributive legal relatio
The purpose of this book is to introduce the sociology of law by providing a coherent organization to the general body of literature in that field. As such, the text gives a comprehensive overview of
Some assume that Canada earned a place among postcolonial states in1982 when it took charge of its Constitution. Yet despite the formalrecognition accorded to Aboriginal and treaty rights at that time
It is generally accepted that the Espionage and Sedition Acts that were passed during WWI in the United States were so vaguely worded that they caused a real curtailment of the constitutional freedom
This volume, part of the "Law and Society" series, places the "Real ID Act" ("Improved Security for Drivers' Licenses and Personal Identification Cards") signed into law by George W. Bush in 2005, wit
The right to a healthy environment has been the subject of extensivephilosophical debates that revolve around a key question: Should rightsto clean air, water, and soil be entrenched in law, in thecon
From Guantanamo Bay to the war in Iraq, the implementation ofsecurity measures since 9/11 has sparked fears that Western nations areviolating the very rights and freedoms they pledge to promote andpro
In the past few decades, gays and lesbians, along with theirfamilies, have become more visible members of Canadian society,enjoying increasing levels of legal recognition. In TransformingLaw's Family,
