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Focusing on the concept of 'structural coupling', this volume explores contemporary views in socio-legal studies, highlighting the shift towards a transnational model of legal systems beyond traditional borders. It reconstructs key theoretical trends and examines empirical case studies that illustrate the interplay between law and society, offering insights into how legal frameworks interact with cultural and social dynamics. The book presents a comprehensive analysis that bridges theoretical perspectives with real-world applications.

Fifty years ago, the two leading German philosophers and sociologists since the Second World War, Jurgen Habermas and Niklas Luhmann, embarked on a sweeping and contentious debate that would continue for decades. This is the first book in English about one of the most important conflicts in social theory today.