Law and Society 4th edition by Lippman

Law and Society, 4th edition by Lippman, explores the relationship between legal institutions, social behavior, culture, and power. Published by Sage, this textbook introduces students to sociolegal perspectives on how laws are created, interpreted, enforced, and experienced in everyday life. Topics include courts, legal professionals, dispute resolution, criminal law, civil rights, inequality, social control, and law as an instrument of social change. Designed for law and society, sociology of law, criminal justice, and political science courses, it helps students analyze legal systems beyond statutes and courtroom procedure.