The Tyranny of Ordinary Meaning: Corbett v Corbett and the Invention of Legal Se

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Tyranny of Ordinary Meaning by Christopher Hutton The case raises fundamental questions concerning law in its historical and intellectual context, in particular relating to the centrality of ordinary language for legal interpretation, and this book will be of interest to students and scholars of language and law, legal history, gender and sexuality. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book offers an in-depth analysis of the case of Corbett v Corbett, a landmark in terms of laws engagement with sexual identity, marriage, and transgender rights. The judgement was handed down in 1970, but the decision has shaped decades of debate about the laws control and recognition of non-normative gender identities. The decision in this case – that the marriage between the Hon. Arthur Corbett and April Ashley was void on the grounds that April Ashley had been born male – has been profoundly influential across the common law world, and came as a dramatic and intolerant intervention in developing discussions about the relationships between medicine, law, questions of sex versus gender, and personal identity. The case raises fundamental questions concerning law in its historical and intellectual context, in particular relating to the centrality of ordinary language for legal interpretation, and this book will be of interest to students and scholars of language and law, legal history, gender and sexuality. Back Cover This book offers an in-depth analysis of the case of Corbett v Corbett , a landmark in terms of laws engagement with sexual identity, marriage, and transgender rights. The judgement was handed down in 1970, but the decision has shaped decades of debate about the laws control and recognition of non-normative gender identities. The decision in this case - that the marriage between the Hon. Arthur Corbett and April Ashley was void on the grounds that April Ashley had been born male - has been profoundly influential across the common law world, and came as a dramatic and intolerant intervention in developing discussions about the relationships between medicine, law, questions of sex versus gender, and personal identity. The case raises fundamental questions concerning law in its historical and intellectual context, in particular relating to the centrality of ordinary language for legal interpretation, and this book will be of interest to students and scholars of language and law, legal history, gender and sexuality. Christopher Hutton is Chair Professor in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong. His research concerns the history of linguistics within the history of ideas, in particular the relationship between linguistics and race theory, and linguistics and fascism. In the last decade he has been working on the politics of language and interpretation in the context of the law, focusing on the classification of objects, acts, animals and people. Author Biography Christopher Hutton is Chair Professor in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong. His research concerns the history of linguistics within the history of ideas, in particular the relationship between linguistics and race theory, and linguistics and fascism. In the last decade he has been working on the politics of language and interpretation in the context of the law, focusing on the classification of objects, acts, animals and people. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Intellectual Background.- Chapter 3: Legal Sex and Marriage.- Chapter 4: The Decision in Corbett v Corbett.- Chapter 5: Ordinary Meaning Beyond the Law/Fact Distinction.- Chapter 6: Conclusion. Feature Takes an interdisciplinary approach, dealing with law, language, legal sex, and social as well as intellectual history Analyses the interplay between ordinary language legal reasoning, common sense judgements, and more nuanced biomedical realities Considers the legacy of Corbett in current debates about legal sex, including the nature and potential role of self-classification Details ISBN3030202704 Author Christopher Hutton Year 2019 ISBN-10 3030202704 ISBN-13 9783030202705 Format Hardcover Pages 187 Publication Date 2019-07-03 Short Title The Tyranny of Ordinary Meaning Language English DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-20271-2 DEWEY 346.013 UK Release Date 2019-07-03 Edition 1st Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Illustrations VIII, 187 p. Edited by Laura Ricci Birth 1974 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2019 Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Subtitle Corbett v Corbett and the Invention of Legal Sex Alternative 9783030202736 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:126333720;

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