Ghost Dancing the Law
| Author | : John William Sayer |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0674001842 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780674001848 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (848 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ghost Dancing the Law by : John William Sayer
Download or read book Ghost Dancing the Law written by John William Sayer and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of the Wounded Knee trials demonstrates the impact that legal institutions and the media have on political dissent. Sayer draws on court records, news reports, and interviews to show how both the defense and the prosecution had to respond continually to legal constraints, media coverage, and political events outside the courtroom.