Book
The legal universe : observations on the foundations of American law / Vine Deloria, Jr., David E. Wilkins.
A comprehensive look at the legal treatment of individuals and corporations, especially minority groups.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781555913618
- ISBN: 155591361X
- Physical Description: xiii, 433 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Golden, CO : Fulcrum Pub., ©2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-414) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The majesty of law -- The social contract -- Certain inalienable rights -- "Existing in contemplation of law" : corporations and the law -- "Three-fifths of all other persons" : African Americans and the law -- "Aliens," "Independent peoples," or "Domestic dependent nations" : indigenous nations and the law -- "Those of a "delicate" nature" : women and the law -- "Alien friends and alien enemies" : Mexican Americans and the law -- "Strangers in the land" : Asian Americans and the law -- "In their "best" interests" : children and the law -- "The state of nature" : the natural world and the law -- Expanding the legal universe. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Minorities > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States. Minorities > Legal status, laws, etc. United States. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | KF 4755 .D45 2011 | 284014 | Stacks | Checked out | 06/25/2015 |
| Lummi Library | KF 4755 .D45 2011 | 284772 | Stacks | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | KF 4755 .D45 2011 | 287187 | Stacks | Available | - |