An exploration of the relationship between law and society. Generally understood to be a mirror of society, a reflection of its customs and morals, the law maintains social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of social and legal theories.[...]

Previous efforts at legal development have focused almost exclusively on state legal systems, many of which have shown little improvement over time. Recently, organizations engaged in legal development activities have begun to pay greater attention to the implications of local, informal, indigenous,[...]