Making race in the courtroom
Aslakson, Kenneth R.,
Making race in the courtroom the legal construction of three races in New Orleans, 1791-1812 / [electronic resource] : Kenneth R. Aslakson. - New York : NYU Press, 2014. - 1 online resource (pages cm) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Based on author's dissertation (doctoral - University of Texas, 2007) issued under title: Making race : the role of free blacks in the development of New Orleans' three-caste society, 1791-1812.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Gulf and Its City -- A Legal System in Flux -- "We Shall Serve with Fidelity and Zeal" -- Outside the Bonds of Matrimony -- Owning So as Not to Be Owned -- When the Question Is Slavery or Freedom? -- Epilogue : From Adele to Plessy
9780814724972 0814724973
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination & Race Relations.
LAW / Legal History.
HISTORY / United States / General.
Louisiana Purchase--Social aspects.
Louisiana--History--1803-1865.
Free African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc.--History--Louisiana--19th century.
Electronic books.
KFL411.5.A34 / .A (Aslakson)
Making race in the courtroom the legal construction of three races in New Orleans, 1791-1812 / [electronic resource] : Kenneth R. Aslakson. - New York : NYU Press, 2014. - 1 online resource (pages cm) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Based on author's dissertation (doctoral - University of Texas, 2007) issued under title: Making race : the role of free blacks in the development of New Orleans' three-caste society, 1791-1812.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Gulf and Its City -- A Legal System in Flux -- "We Shall Serve with Fidelity and Zeal" -- Outside the Bonds of Matrimony -- Owning So as Not to Be Owned -- When the Question Is Slavery or Freedom? -- Epilogue : From Adele to Plessy
9780814724972 0814724973
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination & Race Relations.
LAW / Legal History.
HISTORY / United States / General.
Louisiana Purchase--Social aspects.
Louisiana--History--1803-1865.
Free African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc.--History--Louisiana--19th century.
Electronic books.
KFL411.5.A34 / .A (Aslakson)