Resisting the Rule of Law in Nineteenth-Century Ceylon - Colonialism and the Negotiation of Bureaucratic Boundaries

Summary

This book offers in-depth insights on the struggles implementing the rule of law in nineteenth century Ceylon, introduced into the colonies by the British as their "greatest gift."

Product details

• Authors: James S. Duncan, Duncan James S.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9780367515522
• ISBN: 978-0-367-51552-2
• No. of pages: 278
• Series: Routledge Research in Historical Geography
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, Cultural Studies, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Colonialism & imperialism, Legal History, Legal aspects of criminology, Colonialism and imperialism, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Human Geography, Sentencing & punishment, Sentencing and punishment, Criminal justice law, Police and security services, Criminology: legal aspects