American Legal History: A Very Short Introduction
Author | : G. Edward White |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2014 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199766000 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199766002 |
Rating | : 4/5 (002 Downloads) |
Download or read book American Legal History: A Very Short Introduction written by G. Edward White and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Very Short Introduction demonstrates the pivotal role of law in American life. Chapters focus on the legal history of Indian tribes, slavery, property rights, the relationship of law to entrepreneurial activity, crime and punishment, domestic relations, civil injuries and tort law, as well as legal education and the legal profession.