The Supreme Court and Puerto Rico: The Doctrine of Separate and Unequal |
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User Review - ytchio - LibraryThingThis is an excellent reference for anyone interested in understanding the political and legislative history of Puerto Rico during and after the transition to becoming a U.S. territory, and the ... Read full review
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Historical Background | 7 |
The Insular Cases Are Decided | 40 |
The Law of the Land Except for | 85 |
Some Consequences of the Insular | 117 |
Conclusion | 267 |
Index | 297 |
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