Horwitz, Morton J., 1938- The transformation of American law, 1780-1860 / [electronic resource] / Morton J. Horwitz.. — Cambridge, Mass. : : Harvard University Press,, 1977.. — xvii, 356 p. ; 25 cm. - Studies in legal history.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The emergence of an instrumental conception of law -- The transformation in the conception of property -- Subsidization of economic growth through the legal system -- Competition and economic development -- The relation between the bar and commercial interests -- The triumph of contract -- The development of commercial law -- The rise of legal formalism.



ISBN: 0674903706 9780674903708

LCCN: 76026500

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Law--History.--United States
Droit--Histoire.--États-Unis
Rechtsgeschiedenis (wetenschap)
Privaatrecht.
Economische ontwikkeling.

LC Class. No.: KF366 / .H6 HF1233 / .H67

Dewey Class. No.: 346/.73/009033