The ages of American law /
Gilmore, Grant,author.
Bobbitt, Philip,author.
"Following its publication in 1974, Grant Gilmore's compact portrait of the development of American law from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century became a classic. In this new edition, the portrait is brought up to date with a new chapter by Philip Bobbitt that surveys the trajectory of American law since the original publication. Bobbitt also provides a Foreword on Gilmore and the celebrated lectures that inspired The Ages of American Law."-- Back cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- The age of discovery -- The age of faith -- The age of anxiety -- On looking backward and forward at the same time -- The age of consent / Philip Bobbitt.
"Following its publication in 1974, Grant Gilmore's compact portrait of the development of American law from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century became a classic. In this new edition, the portrait is brought up to date with a new chapter by Philip Bobbitt that surveys the trajectory of American law since the original publication. Bobbitt also provides a Foreword on Gilmore and the celebrated lectures that inspired The Ages of American Law."-- Back cover.
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