“In this important and compelling account, Elizabeth Chika Tippett demonstrates that the basic fundamentals—and, indeed, the crucial details—of relationships between employees and employers rest on concepts embedded in the master-servant system of slavery. There is so much here, so carefully and clearly presented, that clarifies persistent injustice.”
—Nell Irvin Painter, New York Times–bestselling author of The History of White People
“This extraordinarily incisive book from a leading work-law scholar illuminates the ongoing relevance of the complicated history of master-servant doctrine and slavery. A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary employment relations and labor markets as well as the fascinating and fraught past that continues to shape our work lives.”
—Orly Lobel, author of The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future
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The Master-Servant Doctrine will be released in November 2025. In the meantime it can be pre-ordered from UC Press, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble. Scholars and journalists interested in an embargoed advanced review copy should contact Professor Tippett direct at tippett@uoregon.edu. |
The author outside her office. (Photo credit: Wayne Espinola)