Review of the volume “Sociologie juridică. Caiet de seminar” [Sociology of Law. Seminar Workbook], by Loredana Terec-Vlad, Pro Universitaria Publishing House, 2025
Keywords:
Sociology of Law, law and society, normative legitimacy, institutional adaptation, legal education, social epistemologyAbstract
Sociology of Law. Seminar Workbook by Loredana Terec-Vlad is a didactic tool designed for law students, effectively combining sociology with legal analysis. The work explores the theoretical foundations of law as a social phenomenon, the functions of legal institutions, the relationship between norms and context, and the moral and epistemological challenges of legal practice. From a legal perspective, the workbook underscores the need to understand the social context for effective interpretation of the law and contributes to fostering critical thinking among future legal professionals.
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Terec-Vlad, L., (2025), Sociologie Juridică. Caiet de seminar. Prouniversitaria.
