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An Unruly Child: A History of Law in Australia

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The imperial view of Australian law was that it was a weak derivative of English law. In An Unruly Child, Bruce Kercher rewrites history. He reveals that since 1788 there has been a contest between the received legal wisdom of Mother England and her sometimes unruly offspring. The resulting law often suited local interests, but was not always more just. Kercher also shows that law has played a major role in Australian social history. From the convict settlements and the Eureka stockade in the early years to the Harvester Judgement, the White Australia Policy and most recently the Mabo case, central themes of Australian history have been framed by the legal system. An Unruly Child is a groundbreaking work which will influence our understanding of Australia's history and its legal system.
Request Code : ZLIBIO576064
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Year:
1995
Language:
English
Pages:
272
ISBN 10:
1863738916
ISBN 13:
9781863738910
ISBN:
9781863738910,1863738916

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