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- Part of series: Very Short Introduction
- Print length: 160 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: OUP USA
- Publication date: 27 May 2021
- Dimensions: 11.43 x 0.51 x 13.72 cm
- ISBN-10: 0190918985
- ISBN-13: 978-0190918989
Availability: In Stock
Habeas Corpus: A Very Short Introduction
SKU: 9780190918989
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹332.50Current price is: ₹332.50.
Explore the foundational ‘bulwark’ of liberty in Habeas Corpus: A Very Short Introduction by Amanda L. Tyler. This essential book, perfect for The Bookish Owl, delves into the historical and global significance of habeas corpus, the legal right protecting individuals against unlawful detention. Discover its origins in English common law, its evolution through landmark legislation like the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679, and its vital role in Anglo-American legal traditions. Tyler examines its controversial applications, from Lincoln’s Civil War suspensions to modern ‘citizen enemy combatant’ debates, revealing the profound challenges and enduring power of this critical writ for personal freedom worldwide.
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