Books in the Oxford Socio-Legal Studies series

The concept of compliance is central to government attempts to regulate economic activities. This volume investigates the notion of compliance in two areas of vital importance to our everyday lives, namely occupational health and safety, and the environment.

An exploration of the relationship between law and society. Generally understood to be a mirror of society, a reflection of its customs and morals, the law maintains social order. Focusing on this common understanding, the book conducts a survey of social and legal theories.

Drawing on empirical studies from the USA, the UK and Australia, this study explores the process of governmental deregulation. It attempts to transcend the current debates between those in favour of strong state regulation and those who call for complete deregulation.

This edition constructs the foundations for an approach to the social scientific study of law. It analyses the major schools of socio-legal theory and articulates a 'social theory of law' that is illustrated through examples taken from judicial decision- making. It combines social science with legal theory.

This is a study of the use of non-statutory rules in government, and their potential and limitations. It examines how rule-use can be assessed, the success of rule-use, the analysis in rule-making, and the particular problems of governing with rules within the European Community.

The small claims procedure is seen as a way of tackling the crisis in civil justice. This book reports on the research on small claims procedures. It also includes discussion of interviews with litigants, including many who struggled to gain payment of court judgements. This book is part of the "Socio-Legal Studies" series.

The author draws on theoretical and empirical studies in jurisprudence, linguistics, economics, politics, and sociology to understand and evaluate the formation and uses of rules in financial services regulation. The main case study, examining the use of self-regulation in the financial services sector, complements the analysis.