A momentous problem -- An aerial territory -- The peculiar beauties of the common law -- A uniform law -- Interstate commerce in the air -- Landowners against the aviation industry -- The rise and fall of air law -- William Douglas has the last word -- Sovereignty in space -- Technological change and legal change
Summary
A collection of curious tales questioning the ownership of airspace and a reconstruction of a truly novel moment in the history of American law, Banner's book reminds us of the powerful and reciprocal relationship between technological innovation and the law
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-343) and index
