Books in the Law, Property and Society series

This new collection brings together a diverse group of scholars to apply Hernando de Soto's work to a wide range of contemporary issues in property law and theory. Scrutinizing his contention that the institution of private property is necessary for the proper functioning of a market economy, the volume makes an important contribution to debates and controversies in property law, and to the study of mature market economies.

Challenges traditional conceptions of private property while presenting a range of views on both the meaning of private property, and on the ability, some might say the requirement, of the state to regulate it.

This book is a timely response to the increased international focus on peace-building problems arising from population displacement and post-conflict state fragility. It considers the relationship between property and resilient customary systems in conflict-affected East Timor.

Explores an important set of legal and policy issues surrounding the concepts of home and homelessness. This title considers the ideas concerning home which underpin many contemporary legal problems, by examining a range of contexts where people are displaced or dispossessed from their homes.

Community, home, and identity are concepts that have concerned scholars in a variety of fields for some time. This volume includes chapters that address how the law and lawyers contribute (or detract) from the creation and maintenance of community and, in some cases, the conscious destruction of communities.

With distressing statistics about rising cost burdens, increasing foreclosure rates, rising unemployment, falling wages, and widespread homelessness, building affordable housing is one of our most pressing social policy problems. This book addresses key issues of concern and suggests appropriate responses for future action.

Shows how the Chinese real estate market operates in practice from both legal and business perspectives. This title describes how the market functions, which laws are applicable and how they are applied, and how a nation can achieve dramatic economic growth so rapidly while its legal system is so unsettled.

Focussing on the relationship between private property, individual rights and community, this work covers several points of view with respect to the legal, economic, and socio-legal aspects of property and of takings law, with reference to issues of governance, citizenship, community building, and economic development.

Hernando de Soto is one of the world's leading public intellectuals. His books "The Mystery of Capital" and "The Other Path" have had a tremendous impact on debates about international development. This title aims to apply de Soto's work to various contemporary issues in property law and theory.

Proposes three forces that have shaped the development of property law over time: the inertial force of tradition, the reforming power of judicial and legislative activism, and the constant challenge of academic criticism.

Using Hurricane Katrina as a lens, this volume addresses the problems of property in the aftermath of a major disaster, covering important issues concerning property law, public policy, disaster preparedness and community recovery.

Focusing on the relationship between private property, individual rights and community, this volume covers a variety of points of view with respect to the legal, economic and socio-legal aspects of property and of takings law, with reference to issues of governance, citizenship, community building and economic development.

There is a crisis in the established global housing system, with levels of debt and lack of affordability creating barriers to adequate and affordable homes. The objective of this book is to take up the challenge of developing a new paradigm, working towards the possibility of an alternative future for global housing.

Addresses the contours and characteristics of property rights mobilizations; the degree to which property rights movements have influenced development of law in demonstrable ways; and, the broader cultural, social and economic implications of modern-era property rights litigation and legal mobilizations.