Body Law and the Body of Law
by Christine M. Hassenstab
Publisher: De Gruyter Open Ltd 2014
ISBN/ASIN: 3110412764
ISBN-13: 9783110412765
Number of pages: 362
Description:
The book examines how laws on sterilization, birth control and abortion were created, by focusing on the act of legislation; how the law was driven by scientific and social norms during the first and closing decades of the 20th century in the USA (especially in the state of Indiana) and Norway.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple PDF files)
Similar books
America Without the Death Penaltyby John F. Galliher, et al. - Northeastern University Press
As the struggle over capital punishment rages on, twelve states have taken bold measures to eliminate the practice. This landmark study is the first to examine the history and motivations of those jurisdictions that abolished capital punishment.
(2641 views)
A Country I Do Not Recognize: The Legal Assault On American Valuesby Robert H. Bork - Hoover Institution Press
During the past forty years, activists have used the court system to accomplish results that could not otherwise be obtained through the ordinary political processes. The authors show how legal decisions undermined America's sovereignty and values.
(8642 views)
Hate Crime Laws: A Practical Guide- OSCE
The purpose of this guide is to provide States with benchmarks for drafting hate crime legislation within a simple, clear and accessible document. It will also be a resource for civil society when advocating for better laws.
(8222 views)
Legal Literacy: An Introduction to Legal Studiesby Archie Zariski - AU Press
To understand how the legal system works, students must become literate in the field. The book fulfills this aim by providing the key concepts such as legal personhood, jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legal research.
(4891 views)