ANTHRO 1672 - Legal Anthropology

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course introduces students to anthropological approaches to the study of law. This includes a survey of the historical development of the anthropology of law, and current research concerns in the field, including disputes and adjudication; legal institutions and practices; transitional justice; legal pluralism; and law and human rights. Using both classic and contemporary texts we explore the salience of the legal across a range of social and cultural contexts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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