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by William G. Doerner (Author), Steven P. Lab (Author)This book covers the scope of crime victims' suffering in the U.S., offering a history of victims and the measurement of victimization, an explanation of the victim's role in the criminal justice process, and a recounting of the issues crime victims face as a result of crime and involvement in the criminal justice process. Author BiographyWilliam G. Doerner is a retired Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State Univer...
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by Rabiat Akande (Author)Set in Colonial Northern Nigeria, this book confronts a paradox: the state insisted on its separation from religion even as it governed its multireligious population through what remained of the precolonial caliphate. Entangled Domains grapple with this history to offer a provocative account of secularism as a contested yet contingent mode of governing religion and religious difference. Drawing on detailed archival research, Rabiat Akande vividly illustrates constitut...
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by Veronika Thir (Author), Daniela Wawra (Author)The impact of cultural factors on perceptions of and attitudes toward privacy is often neglected in privacy studies. Yet, understanding these factors is crucial in our globalized world, where businesses, governments and researchers rely on data from different cultures. This book makes a contribution to closing this gap. It presents and discusses findings from a large, comparative cross-cultural study on professionals' views of key data protecti...
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by Richard Hoehler (Author)When Richard Hoehler first walked through the doors of a medium security prison in upstate New York, he assumed it would be a one-time thing. As a busy freelance writer, actor and teacher he had nonetheless agreed to drive upstate to teach an acting class for inmates pro bono. At the very least he hoped the experience might give him new ideas for his teaching on the outside.What he could not have anticipated was the beginning of an odyssey that led Hoehler to an inc...
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by Rabab Razik (Author)Embark on a journey through the various stages of life, from marriage to divorceand widowhood, to witness how women living within the Islamic tradition are endowed with the right to safeguard their financial independence. This comprehensive exploration confronts an ongoing disconnect between Islamic law and Muslim family dynamics to equip men and women alike with the knowledge and tools to uphold an important body of Islamic financial laws. Importantly, the book fosters...
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by James Whitman (Author)Criminal punishment in America is harsh and degrading--more so than anywhere else in the liberal west. Executions and long prison terms are commonplace in America. Countries like France and Germany, by contrast, are systematically mild. European offenders are rarely sent to prison, and when they are, they serve far shorter terms than their American counterparts. Why is America so comparatively harsh? In this novel work of comparative legal history, James Whitman argue...
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by Beth S. Lyons (Author)Dominic Ongwen was abducted in 1987 when he was 8 or 9 years old by the Lord's Resistance Army ('LRA') in Northern Uganda and trafficked as a child soldier; he made multiple unsuccessful attempts to escape, and finally succeeded in late 2014. He turned himself into the International Criminal Court in 2015 and was prosecuted. Mr. Ongwen's defence was that he was not responsible for the crimes of the LRA, based on his mental illnesses and duress, stemming from his abduc...
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by Hugh Collins (Author)This book applies the insights of Marxist social theory and politics to law. After presenting a clear and unified discussion of Marxism, Collins examines the special characteristics of legal institutions, rules, and ideals. He focuses particularly on the Marxist critique of the ideal of the Rule of Law, discussing law and class oppression, ideology and law, base and superstructure, the future of law, and class struggle and the rule of law.
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by Mitja Kovač (Author)This book takes a comparative law and economics approach to explore the role of public and private actors in regulating generative artificial intelligence. The book provides an introduction and context for the creation of new generative AI technologies, now understood to be the chief goal of the leading AI companies. As autonomous 'super-intelligences', these technologies are still an unknown entity which nevertheless have profound implications for liberal democracy, co...
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by Giacinto Della Cananea (Author)Global administrative law is recent, but increasingly important, as it has an impact on a wide range of areas. This book analyzes it in three ways. First, it examines the main elements of global administrative law, including its social basis and a variety of global standards. Second, it shows that the inter-relationship between various levels of government (domestic and global) is important and occurs in more than one way, including networks of public authori...
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by Maxwell Shimba (Author)Restorative Justice Circles"Restorative Justice Circles" by Dr. Maxwell Shimba delves into a transformative approach to justice that prioritizes healing, accountability, and community cohesion over traditional punitive measures. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of restorative justice circles, offering theoretical insights, practical guidance, and real-world examples. Through these circles, participants engage in open dialogue to address harm, promote und...
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by T. J. Griffin (Author)Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone starting from scratch-this book is for you!Starting a business doesn't have to feel overwhelming. The Complete LLC Guide for Beginners is your go-to resource for launching, managing, and growing a Limited Liability Company (LLC)-even if you have ZERO experience!Written in clear, everyday language, this step-by-step guide simplifies the entire process, from choosing the right structure to protecting y...
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by Christopher N. May (Author), Allan Ides (Author), Simona Grossi (Author)Examples & Explanations for Constitutional Law: National Power and Federalism, 10th edition, by Christopher N. May, Allan Ides, and Simona Grossi, provides a clearly written, comprehensive examination of constitutional doctrine pertaining to national power and federalism. This problem-oriented study guide provides students and teachers with a highly readable and accessible study of constitutional law. Both this boo...
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by Maxwell Shimba (Author)Restorative Approaches to Intimate Partner ViolenceRestorative Approaches to Intimate Partner Violence by Dr. Maxwell Shimba offers a bold reimagining of how justice systems can better address the challenges of intimate partner violence (IPV). Grounded in a deep understanding of restorative justice, the book argues for a shift away from punitive responses toward frameworks that prioritize healing, accountability, and empowerment for survivors. Drawing on global examp...
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by Eric T. Kasper (Author), Howard Schweber (Editor), Jack N. Rakove (Contribution by)In James Madison's Constitution, Eric T. Kasper and Howard Schweber have assembled a roster of ten prominent contributors to excavate Madison's thinking about key concepts and issues over questions of what the Constitution requires, permits, and prohibits. Madison's key role at the Constitution's drafting was instrumental in forging the document into what it is today. In many areas, the modern Constitution s...
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by Hiroshi Motomura (Author)A uniquely broad and fair-minded guide to making immigration policy ethical.Immigration is now a polarizing issue across most advanced democracies. But too much that is written about immigration fails to appreciate the complex responses to the phenomenon. Too many observers assume imaginary consensus, avoid basic questions, or disregard the larger context for human migration. In Borders and Belonging, Hiroshi Motomura offers a complex and fair-minded account of imm...
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by Qianfan Zhang (Author)This book offers the reformist perspective of one of the most persistent and outspoken constitutional reformers in China. Through the analysis of landmark constitutional events in China since the late nineteenth century, it reveals the fatal dilemma faced by constitutional reform and the deadly dangers of any violent revolution that arises out of the frustration with the repeated failures of reform. Although there is no easy way out of such a predicament, the book ana...
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by Angi M. Christensen (Author), Nicholas V. Passalacqua (Author), Eric J. Bartelink (Author)The third edition of Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice presents modern approaches and analytic techniques in the field of forensic anthropology. The book introduces readers to the principles and application of forensic anthropology with an emphasis on the integration of osteological, odontological, and archaeological methods for analyzing skeletal remains.The book begins with the fun...
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by Aurelien Portuese (Author)In an era where technology is evolving at breakneck speed and populist movements are reshaping political landscapes, the regulation of market participants stands at a critical crossroads. The future of antitrust - once a relatively stable domain of law and policy - is now caught in a fierce battle between traditional doctrines and emerging approaches that seek to address the new realities of our time. This book delves into this struggle, offering a thought-provoki...
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by Bertha Conde (Author), Richard C. Cabot (Introduction by)The Business Of Being A Friend, written by Bertha Conde and published in 1916, is a book that explores the concept of friendship and the role it plays in our lives. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of friendship.In the first chapter, Conde introduces the idea that friendship is a business, and that like any business, it requires effort and investment in order to be successful. She...
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by Leslie Margolin (Author)This book examines whether sexual harassment allegations against women in colleges and universities are different from harassment allegations against men and whether they are judged differently, more harshly and restrictively. Do women accused of sexual harassment receive less social support and more condemnation than men accused of sexual harassment? Do women receive the same due process, the same penalties, the same chances for redemption? Through thematic and nar...
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by Hussain Nadim (Author)This book analyses the aid, politics and the war of narratives between the US and Pakistan under the Kerry Lugar Berman Act (2009-2013). This book will be of interest to interdisciplinary and policy debates & Development Studies, International Relations, Policy Studies, Area Studies, in particular South Asian Politics.Author BiographyHussain Nadim is currently the Executive Director of the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Pakistan and has an extensive e...
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by Alvin V. Sellers (Author) Full Title: The Loeb-Leopold CaseDescription: The Making of the Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926 collection provides descriptions of the major trials from over 300 years, with official trial documents, unofficially published accounts of the trials, briefs and arguments and more. Readers can delve into sensational trials as well as those precedent-setting trials associated with key constitutional and historical issues and discover, including the Amistad Slavery case, ...
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by Dina Appleton (Author), Daniel Yankelevits (Author)"This book is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into Hollywood or seasoned veterans who need a quick reference guide."--Matt Belloni, Founding Partner of Puck News and host of The Town with Matthew Belloni The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, and others as they try to navigate through the intricate maze of negotiations. This invaluab...
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by Coen Teulings (Author), Martijn Huysmans (Author)This graduate textbook explores key microeconomic concepts to provide insight into financial markets, comparative economic development, and political institutions. Theoretical concepts are accompanied by historical and real life case studies to highlight the evolution of institutions and the solutions to market failures. General mathematical models are presented in a practical and clear manner and can be applied to problem solving scenarios....
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by Alec Karakatsanis (Author)A "searing, searching, and eloquent" (Martha Minow, Harvard Law School) investigation into the role of the legal profession in perpetuating mass incarceration--now in an accessible paperback format from the award-winning civil rights lawyer "Usual Cruelty cuts to the core of what is critical to understand about our legal system, and about ourselves." --Anthony D. Romero, executive director, ACLU Usual Cruelty is a radical reconsideration of the American "injustice...
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by Ilya Shapiro (Author)In the past, Columbia Law School produced leaders like Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Now it produces window-smashing activists.When protestors at Columbia broke into a build-ing and created illegal encampments, the student-led Columbia Law Review demanded that finals be canceled because of "distress." At Stanford, chanting activists, egged on by an associate dean, drove away a federal judge. Yale's hostility to free speech led more than a dozen fed...
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by Laurie Israel (Author)GETTING MARRIED?Thinking About Prenuptial Agreements?For anyone who is getting married, embarking on a prenuptial agreement can often be a distressing and disappointing journey. Sometimes the negotiations irreparably damage the impending marriage and may even cause a couple to break up. People considering prenuptial agreements almost invariably face what seems to be an insurmountable task filled with angst. But it doesn't have to be this way.The Marriage-Friendly Pren...
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by Eric Tyson (Author), Robert S. Griswold (Author)Make smart decisions in any real estate market Real estate is always on the radar of investors looking for growth opportunities. Real Estate Investing For Dummies is your no-nonsense guide to adding real estate to your own portfolio. Considered one of the most desirable investment types, real estate is a great way to build wealth--if you know how to navigate the challenges. This book teaches you how to enhance your income by buying investment...
