During the era of revolution; independence; and emancipation in the north Atlantic; "slavery" and "freedom" were fluid and contested concepts. Individuals and groups turned to courts of law to define and enforce the status of indigenous Americans; forcibly imported Africans; and colonizing Europeans -- and their progeny. Legal institutions of the state manufactured and mediated a new; dynamic concept of freedom; inventing categories of race and codifying white privilege. In this collection of documents from the French; British; Spanish; and Portuguese empires; Peabody and Grinberg introduce the voices of slaves; slave-holders; jurists; legislators; and others who struggled to critique; overturn; justify; or simply describe the social order in which they found themselves. Discussion questions; illustrations; a glossary; and a bibliography allow students to analyze these rich documents and discern their lasting influences.
#739023 in Books Office of the Inspector General 2003-12-31 2003-12-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .61 x 5.50l; .76 #File Name: 0312302126268 pagesISBN13: 9780312302122Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What happens in Vegas...By RandyCeeThis is a Defense Dept investigation of the famous Tailhook scandal of 1991 in Las Vegas. An interesting read for the military enthusiast; The event came at at time when the roles of men and women in the military; and in society; were being defined. Many careers were ruined by the activities; both male and female. I would recommend this in conjunction with the book "Fall from Glory: The Men Who Sank the US Navy"; by Greg Vestica; which is an inside look at how the US Navy operates.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy DawnRec'd book as described and in time listed. Thank you.
