Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire (Global and Insurgent Legalities)
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Book Synopsis: In 1914 the British-built and Japanese-owned steamship Komagata Maru left Hong Kong for Vancouver carrying 376 Punjabi migrants. Chartered by railway contractor and purported rubber planter Gurdit Singh, the ship and its passengers were denied entry into Canada and two months later were deported to Calcutta. In Across Oceans of Law Renisa Mawani retells this well-known story of the Komagata Maru. Drawing on "oceans as method"—a mode of thinking and writing that repositions land and sea—Mawani examines the historical and conceptual stakes of situating histories of Indian migration within maritime worlds. Through close readings of the ship, the manifest, the trial, and the anticolonial writings of Singh and others, Mawani argues that the Komagata Maru's landing raised urgent questions regarding the jurisdictional tensions between the common law and admiralty law, and, ultimately, the legal status of the sea. By following the movements of a single ship and bringing oceans into sharper view, Mawani traces British imperial power through racial, temporal, and legal contests and offers a novel method of writing colonial legal history.
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Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of the Komagata Maru and its passengers in the compelling book Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire. Written by Renisa Mawani, this book delves into the historical and conceptual intricacies of Indian migration within maritime worlds. Experience a unique perspective that redefines colonial legal history through a close examination of the ship, its passengers, and the legal battles they faced.
Renisa Mawani's innovative approach of using "oceans as method" challenges traditional boundaries and sheds light on the jurisdictional tensions between common law and admiralty law in the early 20th century. Step into a world where the sea becomes a battleground for legal conflicts and witness the impacts of British imperial power on the lives of those aboard the Komagata Maru.
Discover a new way of understanding the complexities of law and empire in Across Oceans of Law. Mawani's meticulous research and eloquent writing offer readers a fresh perspective on the legal status of the sea and its implications for the passengers of the Komagata Maru. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking exploration of maritime history and colonial legal systems.
Ready to embark on a journey through time and legal landscapes? Dive into the pages of Across Oceans of Law: The Komagata Maru and Jurisdiction in the Time of Empire and experience a riveting narrative that challenges conventional narratives of migration and jurisdiction. Order your copy now and delve into a world where law, history, and the sea intersect.
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