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A seminal work by legal historian James Willard Hurst that explores how law functions as part of the social process in American history, shaping and reflecting broader societal transformations. Based on the Thomas M. Cooley Lectures delivered at the University of Michigan in 1959, the book examines the interaction between legal institutions and social forces from the earliest periods of the United States through the mid-20th century, arguing that law is not merely a set of rules but a dynamic component of social change and public life. Hurst situates legal developments in the context of economic, political, and cultural shifts, providing insight into how legal processes contributed to the shaping of American society.

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