Richard Sherwin
When law goes pop
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226752921
- author:
- Richard Sherwin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 332
- Dimensions:
- 23.22 x 15.6 x 1.96 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The legal system's relationship with popular culture has become increasingly intertwined in recent years. Richard K. Sherwin examines this phenomenon and its implications for the law itself, arguing that it poses a threat to public confidence and the legitimacy of the legal system. Sherwin's analysis delves into the ways in which media coverage and cultural products influence our understanding of law and the courtroom. He explores these issues with insight and rigor, proposing possible solutions to address the challenges posed by the blurring of lines between law and popular culture. Through his examination of the jury system and other aspects of the legal process, Sherwin sheds light on a pressing concern that warrants attention from scholars and observers alike.