Foundations of a Sociology of Canon Law

1 Introduction: Why Write a Sociology of Canon Law?1.1 Canon Law Studies-A Theological Discipline1.2 Employing Juridical Methodology1.3 Employing Sociological Methodology1.4 How to Approach a Sociology of Canon Law

2 The Sociological View of the Law2.1The Law through a Sociological Lens2.2 A Sociological Focus on Canon Law

3 The Functions of the Law3.1 Law and the Order of the Social3.2 Law and the Resolution of Conflicts

4 The Validity of Positive Law4.1 Modern Law as Positive Law4.2 Law Derived from Power, Power Derived from the Law4.3 Characteristics of Positive Law

5 The Validity of the Law and the Issue of Legitimacy5.1 A Sociological View on Validity Issues5.2 Accepting Canon Law?

6 The Effectiveness of the Law6.1 Effectiveness and Compliance6.2 Preconditions of Compliance6.3 The Connection of the Effectiveness and Validity of the Law

7 R sum 7.1 An Outlook for Further Studies7.2 Summary of the Book (in Theses)

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