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How Squatters, Pirates, and Protesters Improve the Law of Ownership

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In her new book, How Squatters, Pirates, and Protesters Improve the Law of Ownership, legal scholar Carol Rose argues that these groups can play a positive role in improving the law of ownership. By challenging traditional notions of property, they can help to create a more just and equitable society.

Rose begins by examining the history of squatting. She shows that squatting has been a common practice throughout history, and that it has often been used as a way to challenge unjust laws and create new communities. For example, in the 19th century, squatters in the American West played a major role in the development of the homestead laws. These laws allowed settlers to claim land for free if they lived on it and improved it.

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Rose also examines the history of piracy. She shows that pirates have often been seen as criminals, but that they have also played a positive role in challenging the law of ownership. For example, pirates have often attacked slave ships and freed their captives. They have also challenged the monopolies of powerful trading companies.

Finally, Rose examines the history of protest. She shows that protest has been a powerful tool for challenging unjust laws and creating social change. For example, the civil rights movement in the United States used protests to challenge segregation and discrimination. The environmental movement has used protests to challenge pollution and climate change.

Rose argues that squatters, pirates, and protesters can all be seen as part of a larger movement to challenge traditional notions of property. This movement is based on the belief that property should be used to benefit all members of society, not just the wealthy and powerful.

Rose's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate over the law of ownership. It shows that there are many different ways to think about property, and that traditional notions of ownership are not always just or equitable. Rose's book provides a new perspective on the law of ownership, and it will be of interest to anyone who is interested in social justice and the future of property.

Praise for How Squatters, Pirates, and Protesters Improve the Law of Ownership

"A brilliant and provocative book that challenges our most basic assumptions about property. Rose shows that squatters, pirates, and protesters can all play a positive role in improving the law of ownership. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of property."

— David Graeber, author of Debt: The First 5,000 Years

"A groundbreaking work that will change the way we think about property. Rose shows that squatters, pirates, and protesters are not just criminals and outlaws, but also agents of social change. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a more just and equitable society."

— Rebecca Solnit, author of Men Explain Things to Me

"A timely and important book that challenges our traditional notions of property. Rose shows that squatters, pirates, and protesters can all play a positive role in improving the law of ownership. This book is essential reading for anyone who is interested in social justice and the future of property."

— Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine

About the Author

Carol Rose is a professor of law at Yale Law School. She is the author of several books, including Property and Persuasion: Essays on the History, Theory, and Rhetoric of Ownership and The Comedy of Property.