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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) People Power and Law: A New Zealand History by Dr Alexander Gillespie Dr Claire Breen
This book offers a unique insight into the key legal and social issues at play in New Zealand today. Tackling the most pressing issues it tracks the evolution of these societal problems from 1840 to the present day. Issues explored include: illegal drugs; racism; the position of women; the position of Maori free speech and censorship. Through these issues the authors track New Zealand’s evolution to one of the most famously liberal and tolerant societies in the world.