Justin B. Richland
Arguing with Tradition: The Language Of Law In Hopi Tribal Court (Chicago Series in Law and Society)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226712956
- author:
- Justin B. Richland
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Chemistry, Reference, Justin
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arguing with Tradition: The Language of Law in Hopi Tribal Court explores the intersection of language and culture in a contemporary Native American legal system. Through extensive field research on the Hopi Indian Nation, Justin Richland sheds light on how Hopi notions of tradition shape and are shaped by the processes of Hopi jurisprudence.
The book examines the tensions between the language of Anglo-style law and Hopi tradition, highlighting how these tensions drive Hopi jurisprudence and make it unique. Richland's analysis offers a fresh approach to the cultural politics that influence indigenous legal and governmental practices worldwide.
By examining the interactions between Hopi jurists and litigants, as well as the Hopi and English courtroom interactions, Richland provides unprecedented insights into the complexities of Hopi law. This innovative work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of indigenous legal systems and their cultural contexts.
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