By Birth or Consent: Children, Law, and the Anglo-American Revolution in Authority

By Birth or Consent: Children, Law, and the Anglo-American Revolution in Authority In mid-17-century England, people were born into authority based on their social status. By the late 18th century, however, English and American law began to emphasize contractual relations based on informed consent. This work explores how the changing legal status of children illuminates the debates over consent and status in England and America. Autor: Holly Brewer Wydawnictwo: The University of North Carolina Press Rok wydania: 2007 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 408 Wymiary: 23.5 x 15.6 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9780807858325