Legal Spectatorship: Slavery and the Visual Cul. Moore Paperback**

Duke University Press

Explore the intersection of law, race, and visual culture with "Legal Spectatorship: Slavery and the Visual Culture of Domestic Violence" by Kelli Moore. This compelling book delves into how visual representations of domestic violence shaped legal understandings and societal perceptions, particularly within the context of slavery. Kelli Moore offers a critical analysis of historical imagery and its enduring impact on contemporary issues of justice and representation. Key themes include: * The role of visual culture in constructing legal frameworks. * The connection between slavery and the portrayal of domestic violence. * The power of imagery in shaping public and legal opinion. * Contemporary relevance of historical visual narratives. This insightful work is essential reading for scholars and students of law, history, visual studies, and critical race theory. It sheds light on the complex ways in which we see and interpret violence, and how these interpretations have been historically influenced by race and power dynamics. Product Summary: Legal Spectatorship, Slavery, Visual Culture, Domestic Violence, Kelli Moore, Duke University Press, Book, Paperback.