Davies Margaret (Flinders University Adelaide Australia) - Property Meanings Histories Theories - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This critique of property examines its classical conception: addressing its ontology and history as well as considering its symbolic aspects and connection to social relations of power. It is organized around three themes: the ways in which concepts of property are symbolically and practically connected to relations of power the 'objects of property in changing contexts of materialism challenges to the Western idea of property posed by colonial and post - colonial contexts such as the disempowerment through property of whole cultures the justifications for colonial expansion and bio piracy. Dealing with the symbolism of property its history traditional philosophical accounts and cultural difference Margaret Davis has written an invaluable volume for all law students interested in property law.
Title: Property Meanings Histories Theories
Author(s): Davies Margaret (Flinders University Adelaide Australia)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781904385844
Pages: 172 Pages
Publication Date: 6/1/2007
Series: Critical Approaches to Law
Category: Social Law