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The legal universe : observations on the foundations of American law  Cover Image Book Book

The legal universe : observations on the foundations of American law

Summary: A comprehensive look at the legal treatment of individuals and corporations, especially minority groups.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781555913618
  • ISBN: 155591361X
  • Physical Description: print
    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.
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.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.

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