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This history of tort law in America looks at how the subject has been conceptualized, pointing out why changes in rules occurred, and who did the changing. White approaches his subject from four intellectual histories: the sociology of knowledge, the phenomenon of professionalization in the late 19th and 20th centuries in America, and the recurrent concerns of tort law since it became a discrete field.
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If you're interested in understanding how legal principles evolve, this book offers a fascinating journey through American tort law's history. It discusses the key shifts in rules and ideas, shaped by societal and professional forces, making complex legal changes clear and engaging. This is a great read for anyone curious about law's role in society’s development.
