LGST 142Anthropology of Law
An ethnographically informed consideration of law, dispute management, and social control in a range of societies including the contemporary U.S. Topics include conflict management processes, theories of justice, legal discourse, and relations among local, national, and transnational legal systems.
Enrollment is restricted to anthropology and legal studies majors.
- Also offered as Anth 142.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | R Carson Acad 252 | N. T. Coben | Closed 43/43 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Coben | 4.4 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 88% | 41 |
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