ebook img

Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) PDF

282 Pages·2001·1.4 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) PDF Free - Full Version

by Christopher Waldrep| 2001| 282 pages| 1.4| English

About Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South)

Much of the current reassessment of race, culture, and criminal justice in the nineteenth-century South has been based on intensive community studies. Drawing on previously untapped sources, the nine original papers collected here represent some of the best new work on how racial justice can be shaped by the particulars of time and place.Although each essay is anchored in the local, several important larger themes emerge across the volume-such as the importance of personality and place, the movement of former slaves from the capriciousness of and “plantation justice and ” to the (theoretically) more evenhanded processes of the courts, and the increased presence of government in daily aspects of American life.Local Matters cites a wide range of examples to support these themes. One essay considers the case of a quasi-free slave in Natchez, Mississippi-himself a slaveowner-who was and “reined in and ” by his master through the courts, while another shows how federal aims were subverted during trials held in the aftermath of the 1876 race riots in Ellenton, South Carolina. Other topics covered include the fear of black criminality as a motivation of Klan activity; the career of Thomas Ruffin, slaveowner and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice; blacks and the ballot in Washington County, Texas; the overturned murder conviction of a North Carolina slave who had killed a white man; the formation of a powerful white bloc in Vicksburg, Mississippi; agitation by black and white North Carolina women for greater protections from abusive white male elites; and slaves, crime, and the common law in New Orleans.Together, these studies offer new insights into the nature of law and the fate of due process at different stages of a highly racialized society.

Detailed Information

Author:Christopher Waldrep
Publication Year:2001
ISBN:9780820340814
Pages:282
Language:English
File Size:1.4
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) by Christopher Waldrep completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) on my mobile device?

After downloading Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South)?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) by Christopher Waldrep. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Local Matters: Race, Crime, and Justice in the Nineteenth-Century South (Studies in the Legal History of the South) PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.