Between Citizen and State: An Introduction to the Corporation [Paperback]

Between Citizen and State is an intrepid and readable introduction to, and insightful commentary on, the role of the corporation in the modern world. Corporate actors have typical motivations, opportunities, temptations - they are characters, and their interactions follow familiar plotlines. Part I, Background, introduces the characters and their context. Part II, Internal Struggles, explains common conflicts in terms of well-known court cases. Part III, External Relations, examines relationships between the corporation, individuals, and the state.An intrepid and readable introduction to, and insightful commentary on, the role of the corporation in the modern world.A lyrical description of the basic issues of corporation law. His book sets forth in a clear and easily digested manner the fundamental concerns which animate the dynamics of corporate law. At the same time, his exegesis of the black letter law is informed, and enhanced, by a thorough understanding of the current theoretical frameworks for thinking about corporations. His text will be a boon to law students and others interested in how the law enables and constrains corporations to act in the world.
Brandon Becker, co-chair of the Securities Regulation Department at WilmerHale and former Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the SEC

The original virtual person, centuries old, the corporation is nonetheless the quintessential post-modern actor. Westbrooks charming, yes charming, introduction to the corporation offers everything you ever wanted to know about this legal fiction in concise, readable, yet erudite prose. An absolute must for law students, Between Citizen and State, is a compelling read for citizens and entrepreneurs, as well as scholars.
Susan Silbey, Department Head, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In this brilliant and original book David Westbrook makes visible the divl“Á