Stuart Banner Livres

Focusing on a pivotal shift in legal philosophy, the book examines how American lawyers' perceptions of law evolved from viewing it as a natural phenomenon to seeing it as a human construct shaped primarily by judges. It delves into the historical context and reasons behind this transformation, highlighting its significant impact on the legal system. Through this exploration, readers gain insight into the implications of viewing law as a product of societal constructs rather than a reflection of natural principles.

Exploring the origins of stock market regulation, this book delves into the legal frameworks that shaped the earliest stock exchanges in England and the United States. It examines the evolution of laws and practices that governed trading activities, highlighting key historical events and figures that influenced market development. The narrative provides insights into the economic and social context of the time, illustrating how legal structures adapted to the growing complexities of financial markets.

What is property? Stuart Banner here offers a guided tour through the many manifestations, and innumerable uses, of property throughout American history. From indigenous culture to our genes, from one's celebrity to Internet content, American Property reveals how our ideas of ownership evolve to suit our ever-changing needs.

Where did the common law of property originate and how applicable was it to new technologies? Where in the skies could the boundaries between the power of the federal government and the authority of the states be traced?This book tells this forgotten story of elusive property. It is a collection of tales questioning the ownership of airspace.

Stuart Banner's Speculation is a history of the practice and of Americans' fraught efforts to draw the line between good investment and bad gambling.

Focusing on the United States Supreme Court, this book offers a comprehensive history that extends beyond its rulings to explore the individuals who serve as justices and the selection process involved. It delves into the Court's operational methods and its interactions with other governmental branches. By emphasizing the importance of understanding the institution itself, the author provides a nuanced perspective on the significance of its decisions without passing judgment on them.