The class considers the theoretical concepts of this discipline and its methods of empirical research. The course has the aim to give to the students the tools they need to understand and use the methodology of the sociological research applied to law.
The class offers a general introduction to the legal phenomenon as social phenomenon, showing at the same time the impossibility to reduce law to power. For this reason the course will analyze come fundamental problems coming from philosophy, history, politics, literature and cinema.
In the special part the attention will be focused on Law & Economics literature, trying to highlight features, potentialities and limits of this research project, oriented to interpret law with the tools of economic analysis.
| Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN | Note |
| V. Ferrari | Diritto e società. Elementi di sociologia del diritto (Edizione 12) | Laterza | 2006 | ||
| David Friedman | L'ordine del diritto. Perché l'analisi economica può servire al diritto | il Mulino | 2004 | 8815095195 |
The oral examination, based on suggested bibliography, is oriented to evaluate student’s ability to discuss the topics of the course.
The student must demonstrate:
- knowledge and understanding;
- ability to make judgements;
- communication skills;
- learning skills.
