ANTH 595I - The Anthropology of Law and Nation State

Institution:

University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: This colloquium will explore anthropological approaches to the role of law and legal systems in the creation of Nation states that have developed in contexts of European colonization of non-Western societies over the last several hundred years. The course will include 3 weeks of Introduction; 3 weeks on the Emergence of "Modern" Law and Colonial Law; 4 weeks on Law in the Colonial Control of Indigenous Peoples; and the remaining 5 weeks on Law in the Emergence of Nation States. Grading: Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E. Identical to: LAW 595I; LAW is home department. Usually offered: Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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