Political Science 221 - Law and Society

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

An examination of the relationship between society and law. To define "law" the course draws on legal anthropology (and the function of law in primitive societies) and representative schools of jurisprudence. The course emphasizes the role of courts in shaping law and making public policy as well as the administration of criminal justice by police, prosecutors, judges and attorneys. An analysis of major issues with legal implications (such as abortion, death and dying, environment, drugs and alcohol, family relations, psychiatry and the law) is offered. The course concludes with methodological innovations in studying judicial decision-making.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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