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Hussain, Nasser, 1965-

The Jurisprudence of Emergency : Colonialism and the Rule of Law / Nasser Hussain. - 1 online resource - Law, meaning, and violence .

Introduction :
the historical and theoretical background;
The colonial concept of law;
The "Writ of Liberty" in a regime of conquest : habeas corpus and the colonial judiciary;
Martial law and massacre : violence and the limit.

ISBN: 9780472023516 9780472037537

LCCN: 2020706682

Subjects--Topical Terms:
War and emergency legislation.
Sovereignty.
Rule of law.
Colonies--Law and legislation.

LC Class. No.: K3344

Dewey Class. No.: 340.11 HUS