American law in the age of hypercapitalism : the worker, the family, and the state /

Colker, Ruth,

American law in the age of hypercapitalism : the worker, the family, and the state / Ruth Colker. - 1 online resource (xvi, 250 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The tattered safety net -- Affirmative action -- Disability discrimination -- Family and medical leave -- Sexual orientation discrimination -- Unprotected workers -- Medina's story.

9780814790175 (e-book)


Labor laws and legislation--United States.
Discrimination in employment--Law and legislation--United States.
Critical legal studies--United States.
Capitalism--United States.
Law and economics.
Sociological jurisprudence.


Electronic books.

KF3455.Z9 / C65 1998

344.7301