This book explores the growing interest in the way in which the state polices, and ought to police, families failing in their responsibilities.

• Reflects on the increasing social science research and growing legal system involvement in the 'problem' of failing families particularly where children are involved
  
• Considers topics ranging from the state's attempts to promote responsible parenting by training parents and by punishing them and their children for their children's antisocial behaviour through to its enthusiasm for creating frameworks for...

Socio-Legal Studies in Context is the first attempt to take stock of the development of socio-legal studies in the United Kingdom. With an increasing awareness amongst legal scholars of the need for socio-legal research, this volume is essential reading for all teachers of law and law related subjects. It will provide rich ideas for young researchers wishing to involve themselves in the socio-legal approach. The volume also provides an opportunity for more experienced researchers to look back and re-assess their own work and help them form their own plans for the future.

Post-crisis Trajectories of European Corporate Governance offers a critical reassessment of policy and institutional elements of corporate governance as it relates to the member states of the European Union.

• Presents a critical overview of contemporary corporate governance practices in the EU
• Reassesses current European corporate governance policies
• Questions whether there should be a unified corporate governance trajectory in the EU
• If such a trajectory exists, must it be completely reoriented or would a simple upgrade of current arrangements...