Judicial Territory: Law, Capital, and the Expansion of American Empire

by Shaina Potts

In Judicial Territory, Shaina Potts reveals how the American empire has benefited from the post-World War II expansion of United States judicial authority over the economic decisions of postcolonial governments. Introducing the term "judicial territory" to refer to the increasingly transnational space over which US courts wield authority, Potts argues that law is an essential tool for US geopolitical and economic interests. Through close examination...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1478030720
• ISBN13: 9781478030720
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"