An introduction outlining the essential legal, cultural, and historical considerations affectingproperty is followed by a discussion of the various types of property. Further analysisdescribes how and to what extent legal subjects can have or obtain rights and interestsin each type. The coverage includes tangible and intangible property, varying degrees ofinterest, and the various ways in which property is transferred, including the ramificationsof appropriation, expropriation, and insolvency. Facts are presented in such a way thatreaders who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fullygrasp their meaning and significance. The book includes ample references to doctrineand cases, as well as to relevant international treaties and conventions.