Can there be such a thing as a European sociology of law? The uncertainties which arise when attempting to answer that straightforward question are the subject of this collection, which also overlaps into comparative law, legal history, and legal philosophy. The richness of approaches reflected in the essays - including comparisons with the US - show the present state of socio-legal studies in Europe and map directions for its future development. Certainly we already know something about the existence of differences in the use and meaning of law within and between the nation states and groups...

Global business interacts efficiently despite the heterogeneity of social, economic, and legal cultures which, according to widespread assumptions, cause insecurities and uncertainties. Breaches of contracts may occur more frequently and business relationships may be terminated more often in international than in domestic trade. But most business people engaged in exporting or importing products or services seem to operate in a sufficiently predictable environment allowing successful ventures into the global market. The apparent paradox presented by cultural/institutional diversity and...

Global business interacts efficiently despite the heterogeneity of social, economic, and legal cultures which, according to widespread assumptions, cause insecurities and uncertainties. Breaches of contracts may occur more frequently and business relationships may be terminated more often in international than in domestic trade. But most business people engaged in exporting or importing products or services seem to operate in a sufficiently predictable environment allowing successful ventures into the global market. The apparent paradox presented by cultural/institutional diversity and...

In comparing existing research on Eastern and Central Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America, it is clear that legal developments in East and South Asian societies are somewhat under-researched. What this book contributes to the debate is an -area study- - interdisciplinary research pertaining to a particular geographical or cultural region. The region discussed here presents an ideal testing ground for legal pluralism, and for economic, cultural, and political influences on the role of law in development. The 'developmental states' of Asia are regarded as refuting both Latin American...

Die Sektion Rechtssoziologie in der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Soziologie hat im Oktober 1980 in Bremen eine Tagung veranstaltet, auf der uber Rechtsformen ge sprochen wurde, die die Vielfalt der Kooperation und Verflechtung zwischen Staat und Wirtschaft verfassen. Der vorliegende Band enthiilt uberarbeitete Beitriige zu dieser Tagung. Der Stiftung Volkswagenwerk ist fur die finanzielle Forderung der Tagung und des Drucks zu danken. Volkmar Gessner Gerd Winter 7 1 Literaturbericht zum Thema Von Gerd Winter Mit dem Abklingen der Sozialisierungsdebatte Anfang der funfziger Jahre riickte die...