PCE2010

Law and society

(ART)

Scott Beattie

6 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisite: First-year sequence in Police Studies or permission + Prohibition: PCE3010

Synopsis: For good or ill, law is one of the dominant structures of power in modern society. This subject is an introduction to the sociology of law, a study of how the legal system, the profession and its various instrumentalities control, respond to and are shaped by society. This subject explores the history of drug regulation as a primary focus for analysis and a practical example of theoretical concepts. This subject seeks to deal with the policy implications of the sociology of law,particularly emphasising the role of the theory, philosophy and research in the creation of practical programs of reform.

Assessment: Essay (2700 words): 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%