Unjust Relations: Aboriginal Rights in Canadian Courts - Softcover

 
9780195409857: Unjust Relations: Aboriginal Rights in Canadian Courts

Synopsis

This is a collection of eight Supreme Court decisions concerning aboriginal rights. The cases, which span from 1888 to 1990, demonstrate the development of the legal value of aboriginal rights in Canada and help readers understand how recent court decisions were influenced by those in the past. The book's introduction examines aboriginal rights scholarship in conjunction with recent critical legal and social theory.

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"An excellent work for those who want a "thumb nail" view"--Choice
"An excellent work for those who want a "thumb nail" view"--Choice
"An excellent work for those who want a "thumb nail" view"--Choice


Synopsis

This is a collection of eight Supreme Court decisions concerning aboriginal rights. The cases, which span from 1888 to 1990, demonstrate the development of the legal value of aboriginal rights in Canada and help readers understand how recent court decisions were influenced by those in the past. The book's introduction examines aboriginal rights scholarship in conjunction with recent critical legal and social theory.

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