Aboriginal title
Subtitle: the modern jurisprudence of tribal land rights
By: P. G. McHugh
Publisher: New York; Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 356
ISBN-13: 9780199699414
Subjects: History; Government relations; Indigenous peoples; Law and legislation; Legal status, laws; Land tenure
Description: Aboriginal title, the land rights of native peoples in former colonies, is one of the most significant developments in common law in the late 20th century. This book, by a key author in this field, sets out the beginnings, judicial acceptance and influence of this doctrine across national jurisdictions and in international law.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [341]-349) and index.