In a sociological examination of law, Anleu (sociology, Flinders U., Australia), surveys current theoretical debates and examines socio-legal research, focusing on broad and general patterns grounded in specific examples. She also considers relationships between law and other aspects of social life. The first edition appeared in 2000, and of the many changes she incorporates here, she singles out the globalization context as perhaps most significant. Her topics include law in classical social theory, the legal profession, dispute resolution, feminism and legal reform, and rights and citizenship. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)