Mosaic of Indigenous Legal Thought
Subtitle: Legendary Tales and Other Writings
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781138223844
Subjects: Indigenous peoples; Law; Legends
Description: "This book offers an Indigenous supplement to the rich and growing area of visual legal scholarship. Organized around three narratives, each with an associated politico-poetic reading, the book addresses three major global issues: climate change, the trade in human body parts and bio-policing. Manifesting and engaging the traditional storytelling mode of classical Indigenous ontology, these narratives convey legal and political knowledge, not merely through logical argument, but rather through the feelings of law and the understanding of lawful behaviour produced by their rhythm. Through its own performativity, therefore, the book demonstrates how classical Indigenous legal traditions remain vital to the now pressing challenge of making peace with the earth"--Back cover.