Legal Universe Observations on the Foundations of American Law

Name: Legal Universe Observations on the Foundations of American Law
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ISBN: 9781555913618

ISBN-10: 155591361X

ISBN-13: 9781555913618

Edition: 2011

Authors: Vine Deloria, David E. Wilkins

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Description:

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

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Publication date: 8/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Foreword


Preface


Introduction



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


Notes


Bibliography


Case References


Index


About the Authors