Michael Davis

Sacred Land Rights (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Sacred Land Rights explores the complex history of indigenous land rights, examining how legal systems have both dispossessed and, at times, protected indigenous communities. It delves into the historical dispossession of indigenous lands through legal doctrines, the emergence of indigenous rights movements, and the impacts of landmark legal decisions. Understanding these battles is crucial for comprehending contemporary issues of social justice and environmental conservation. The book reveals how legal systems, often used as instruments of oppression, can also be strategically employed by indigenous communities to reclaim their ancestral lands. For instance, the concept of terra nullius was historically used to justify the seizure of indigenous territories. However, indigenous groups have utilized legal strategies to assert land claims and protect their cultural heritage. Through case studies spanning North America, Australia, and Latin America, the book illustrates the diverse legal strategies employed and their varying degrees of success.

Beginning with the historical context of indigenous land dispossession, Sacred Land Rights transitions into detailed case studies, culminating in an analysis of broader implications for international law, environmental policy, and indigenous self-determination. By drawing from legal documents, court records, and firsthand accounts, the book provides a nuanced perspective on the human impact of these legal struggles, making it valuable for anyone interested in history, politics, and indigenous rights movements.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 69
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788235206695
• Artikelnr.: 73548417