Reconsidering the Insular Cases: The Past and Future of the American Empire (Human Rights Program Series)
by Gerald L. Neuman, Tomiko Brown-Nagin
This book in the Human Rights Program Series reexamines the Insular Cases, key Supreme Court rulings on U.S. territories from the American empire's expansion. Edited by Gerald L. Neuman and Tomiko Brown-Nagin, it analyzes their historical impact and future implications for constitutional law and human rights in an imperial context.
About This Book
The Insular Cases represent a pivotal series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions addressing the legal status of territories acquired during the Spanish-American War. This book delves into their historical significance and ongoing relevance to American imperialism.
Edited by Gerald L. Neuman and Tomiko Brown-Nagin, the collection features contributions that reassess these cases within the framework of the Human Rights Program Series. It highlights the tension between constitutional principles and colonial administration.
By reconsidering the past, the volume offers insights into potential future developments in U.S. territorial policy and human rights protections. It serves as a critical resource for understanding the evolution of American empire.
The discussions emphasize the need for reevaluation in light of contemporary global and domestic challenges to sovereignty and rights.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!