The body as property doctrine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
This chapter discusses the body as property doctrine and then applies it to a variety of topics and issues, including the justification for taxation, victimless crimes, dwarf tossing, prostitution, suicide and assisted suicide, taking drugs, regulating access to certain foods, selling and renting body parts, occupational licensure laws, polygamy, gay marriage, and sexual acts between consenting adults.
Recommended Citation
McGee, Robert W., "The body as property doctrine" (2013). College of Business and Economics- Faculty Publications. 189.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_business_economics/189
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