Colonial Law in Time(s) and Space(s)
HIST 1991A
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Description
This course will examine the relationship between law and colonialism in Latin America, Africa, and Asia during both the early modern and the modern period. By reading some of the seminal works that have been published on the issue we will seek to understand how law both facilitated and limited colonialism and how colonialism, in turn, had modified the legal systems that had existed previously. Attention will also be given to law as a political, religious, social, and economic agent and to the legal arena as a sphere for conflict resolution, negotiation, and identity formation.
Students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year to receive credit.
Course Notes
This course may be used to fulfill the seminar requirement.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
