American Legal History: A Very Short Introduction

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.

Author(s): G. Edward White
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Pages: 168
Categories: History