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What is the primary focus of sociology of law as discussed in the text?
What is the primary focus of sociology of law as discussed in the text?
- Analyzing the impact of legal cultures on society
- Exploring the origins of legal norms
- The study of legal institutions in society (correct)
- Investigating the history of legal regulations
How does law differ from norms based on morals?
How does law differ from norms based on morals?
- Morals are fluid and subjective, while law provides consistency and permanence (correct)
- Morals are universal, while law is region-specific
- Morals define individual behavior, while law governs society as a whole
- Morals are enforced by the state, while law is based on customs
What led to the replacement of morality by law in societies?
What led to the replacement of morality by law in societies?
- The establishment of state governance (correct)
- The decline of social norms
- The globalization of legal norms
- The rise of individualistic values
How does Sumner define the term 'law' based on the text?
How does Sumner define the term 'law' based on the text?
What is the significance of deviating from an acceptable norm as per the text?
What is the significance of deviating from an acceptable norm as per the text?
How does sociology of law contribute to understanding social change according to the text?
How does sociology of law contribute to understanding social change according to the text?
What sets sociology apart from jurists regarding the study of law?
What sets sociology apart from jurists regarding the study of law?
What is a key aspect studied by sociologists regarding law?
What is a key aspect studied by sociologists regarding law?
What is a major focus of social researchers at the micro level, as mentioned in the text?
What is a major focus of social researchers at the micro level, as mentioned in the text?
What did Montesquieu's De l'espirit des lois contribute to the sociology of law?
What did Montesquieu's De l'espirit des lois contribute to the sociology of law?
How did sociology of law progress from the middle of the 19th century?
How did sociology of law progress from the middle of the 19th century?
Which aspect is highlighted as crucial for sociologists studying law according to the text?
Which aspect is highlighted as crucial for sociologists studying law according to the text?
What is the definition of the Sociology of Law according to Cotterrell?
What is the definition of the Sociology of Law according to Cotterrell?
Who first coined the term 'Sociology of Law'?
Who first coined the term 'Sociology of Law'?
In what way does Sociology of Law study human behavior?
In what way does Sociology of Law study human behavior?
What is a common focus of sociological discussions regarding law?
What is a common focus of sociological discussions regarding law?
How does Cotterrell describe the relationship between law and sociology?
How does Cotterrell describe the relationship between law and sociology?
What is the primary substance of law in western democratic societies according to the text?
What is the primary substance of law in western democratic societies according to the text?
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