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Law and Local Society in Late Imperial China: Northern Taiwan in the Nineteenth Century - Hardcover

$128.25

by Mark A. Allee (Author)A Stanford University Press classic.Back JacketThis remarkable study breaks new ground to describe and analyze how Taiwan's legal system worked at the community level. It will be an important reference for understanding how Taiwan society evolved under late imperial rule.--China Quarterly"With fascinating accounts of facts and law, Allee draws a tantalizing sketch of riches for future researchers." --Journal of Asian History Number of Pages: 360 Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.9 ...

From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America - Paperback

$29.95

by Christopher Finan (Author)Christopher M. Finan received Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award for 2008. The award is presented for the best published work in the area of intellectual freedom. Eligible books were published between 2006 and 2007. In 1919, Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer launched a government roundup of thousands of Russian immigrants and deported 800 of them for their radical ideas, a flagrant violation of First Amendment rights. Decades later, a second Red Scare gripped the Unit...

History Of Northampton, Massachusetts V1: From Its Settlement In 1654 (1898) - Hardcover

$92.09

by James Russell Trumbull (Author)The book ""History of Northampton, Massachusetts V1: From Its Settlement In 1654"" is written by James Russell Trumbull and was published in 1898. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Northampton, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1654 to the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Northampton's history, from the early colonial era to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and beyond. Trumbull's writing...

A treatise on the law of the prerogatives of the crown: and the relative duties and rights of the subject. - Paperback

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by Joseph Chitty (Author) The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works ...

Meditations For Advent: Or Short Readings On The First And Second Coming Of The Lord Jesus Christ (1884) - Paperback

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by Daniel Moore (Author)Meditations for Advent is a religious book written by Daniel Moore in 1884. The book contains short readings that focus on the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. The author encourages readers to reflect on the significance of Advent, which is the season leading up to Christmas. The book is divided into sections that cover different themes, such as hope, joy, peace, and love. Each section includes several meditations that are meant to be read daily during the Adve...

A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments - Paperback

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by John R. Vile (Author)A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments is designed to show students just how revolutionary the Constitution was--and how relevant it remains today. It begins by revisiting the key events leading to the Constitution's ratification, including the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, then goes article by article, amendment by amendment, to describe each section of the document, as well a...

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by Richard Deming (Author)Lawyers are much in demand these days -- overworked and, as some would claim, overpriced. More and more people find themselves needing legal advice in such matters as making a will, buying a house, defending a suit for damages (or entering one), starting a business, securing one's rights as a consumer, obtaining a divorce. How is the gap to be bridged between the supply of lawyers and demand for services? One answer, growing in popularity everywhere, is the paralegal...

Unfit for Democracy: The Roberts Court and the Breakdown of American Politics - Paperback

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by Stephen E. Gottlieb (Author)Asked if the country was governed by a republic or a monarchy, Benjamin Franklin replied, "A republic, if you can keep it." Since its founding, Americans have worked hard to nurture and protect their hard-won democracy. And yet few consider the role of constitutional law in America's survival. In Unfit for Democracy, Stephen Gottlieb argues that constitutional law without a focus on the future of democratic government is incoherent--illogical and contradictory. ...

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by Jacob A. Stein (Author)A compilation of Washington, DC, attorney Jacob Stein's essays about lawyers, judges, clients, literature, and popular culture. The essays in this volume have previously appeared in Washington Lawyer, American Scholar, the Times Literary Supplement, and Wilson Quarterly. From the Author: One of these days a tired lawyer, in retreat from the quickly running statute of limitations, and hiding out in a bookstore as I have done, will discover this book. And it may just ...

Order and Dispute: An Introduction to Legal Anthropology (Second Edition) - Hardcover

$57.58

by Simon Roberts (Author)A classic resource in the modern study of the anthropology of law, this acclaimed book is now widely available again in an updated and expanded Second Edition, and in this library-quality hardcover presentation. - There are many societies that survive in a remarkably orderly fashion without the help of judges, law courts and policemen. They are small in scale and have relatively simple technologies, lacking those centralized agencies which we associate with legal syst...

Louisiana Civil Law Dictionary - Paperback

$35.42

by Stephan Kinsella (Author), Gregory W. Rome (Author)With obscure terms like 'emphyteusis' and 'jactitation, ' the language of Louisiana's civil law can sometimes be confusing for students and even for seasoned practitioners. But the 'Louisiana Civil Law Dictionary' can help. It defines every word and phrase contained in the index to the Louisiana Civil Code, plus many more - in clear and concise language - and provides current citations to the relevant statutes, code articles, and cases. Wh...

How to Survive Law School: Year 1: A Practical Guide for the Caribbean Law Student - Paperback

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by Giselle Mills (Author)"How to Survive Law School: Year 1" is a practical guide for law students containing valuable tips and strategies rarely found in the average law book. This book covers vital information which every law student needs to know from the very first day of law school until the end of the academic year. How to Survive Law School: Year 1 is a hands-on survival guide for the first year law student comprising advice on a range of topics, including: -student life issues -prepar...

Illusive Shadows: Justice, Media, and Socially Significant American Trials - Paperback

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by Lloyd Jr. Chiasson (Author), Lloyd Jr. Chiasson (Editor)As Chiasson and his contributors illustrate, trials are media events that can have long-reaching significance. They can, and have, changed the way people think, how institutions function, and have shaped public opinions. While this collection on ten trials is about withcraft, slavery, religion, and radicalism, it is, in many ways, the story of America. Trials are the stuff of news. Those rare moments when justice, or a reasonable facs...

Archaeological Survey of Kentucky; 2 - Hardcover

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by William Delbert 1881-1948 Funkhouser (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough t...

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by Arthur H. (Arthur Hendric Vandenberg (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

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Koffman, MacDonald & Atkins' Law of Contract - Paperback

$99.00

by Ruth Atkins (Author)Koffman, Macdonald, and Atkins' Law of Contract provides a clear and comprehensive account of the principles of contract law, breaking down difficult concepts whilst maintaining academic rigour. Case summaries, extracts and analyses help student to learn and understand the key cases that have shaped this area of law, and support the development of important case-reading skills. Digital formats and resources: The tenth edition is available for students and institutions t...

The Lt. Moses and Jemima Clement Kimball Family - Hardcover

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by Pauline Kimball 1897-1978 Skinner (Author)The Kimball family has a long and storied history in America, and this book chronicles the lives and accomplishments of one branch of this remarkable family tree. From the Revolutionary War to the present day, the Kimballs have been active participants in the development of America, and this book offers a window into the lives of some of the most influential members of this remarkable family.This work has been selected by scholars as being cultural...

The Entrenchment of Democracy - Hardcover

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by Tom Ginsburg (Editor), Aziz Z. Huq (Editor), Tarun Khaitan (Editor)This volume of essays brings together a group of leading political scientists, legal scholars, and political theorists to describe and analyze the body of constitutional law and practice within and upon democratic institutions, in particular examining how constitutional law shapes electoral democracy. Constitutional law and practice on this question are complex and varied. This volume therefore takes a thematic and regional...

Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game - Hardcover

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by Erin L. Kelley (Author)This book engages legal and literary texts in order to examine acquaintance crimes, such as rape, sexual harassment, stalking, and domestic abuse, and to challenge how the victim's physical or psychological 'freeze response' is commonly and inaccurately mistaken for her consent.Author BiographyErin L. Kelley is Professor of English at Dallas College, USA. Number of Pages: 118 Dimensions: 0.38 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: June 10, 2024

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Lawyers on Trial: Hired Guns or Heroes? - Paperback

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by Christopher Whelan (Author)"Whelan has written a book that anyone interested in the law should queue to buy." - The Times (of the 1st edition)"A classic work" - Michael Beloff KC, Former President, Trinity College Oxford, Treasurer, Gray's Inn Lawyers are universally unpopular, but is that justified? Aren't lawyers necessary for justice? This book uses real-world examples, case studies, and commentary from practitioners to answer this question and to reveal the many and varied strategies A...

Ludic Ubuntu Ethics: Decolonizing Justice - Paperback

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by Mechthild Nagel (Author)Ludic Ubuntu Ethics develops a positive peace vision, taking a bold look at African and Indigenous justice practices and proposes new relational justice models. Author BiographyMechthild Nagel is Professor of Philosophy & Africana Studies and Director of the Center for Ethics, Peace, and Social Justice at the State University of New York, College at Cortland, USA. Dr. Nagel is also a visiting professor at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Germany and Pompeu ...

Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare - Paperback

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by Andrew Knight (Editor), Clive Phillips (Editor), Paula Sparks (Editor)This handbook presents a much-needed and comprehensive exploration of the rapidly growing fields of animal welfare and law. In recent years there has been increasing attention paid to our complex, multifaceted relationships with other animals, and in particular, the depth and breadth of various societal uses of animals. This has led to a reconsideration of their moral and social status, which has sometimes challenged the...

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The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities: Where the Law Went Wrong and How We Can Fix It Volume 19 - Paperback

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by Alexandra Flynn (Editor), Richard Albert (Editor), Nathalie Des Rosiers (Editor)In 1861, just a few years before Confederation, 84 per cent of Canadians lived in rural areas; today, it's less than 20 per cent. Our municipal governments are asked to do more for their citizens than ever before, yet they must confront myriad challenges - from the public health pandemic to the housing crisis - without the tools they need. They have no constitutional protection from jurisdictional overstepping ...

International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide - Paperback

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by Ronald I. C. Bartsch Am (Author)International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide explains the international context and application of the law as it applies to commercial and recreational aviation, and to the broader aviation environment.Author BiographyProfessor Ron Bartsch AM is a world-renowned aviation lawyer, academic, airline executive and international consultant. The author has been a pilot for 50 years and holds a current Air Transport Pilot Licence. Ron was awarded an Order of Austr...

Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States Vol. III (in three volumes): with a Preliminary Review of the Constitutional History of the Colo - Hardcover

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by Joseph Story (Author)"I have finished reading this great work Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States, and wish it could be read by every statesman, and every would-be statesman in the United States. It is a comprehensive and an accurate commentary on our Constitution, formed in the spirit of the original text." --Chief Justice John Marshall (1833)Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States Vol. III--with a Preliminary Review of the Constitutional History of the Col...

Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States Vol. II (in three volumes): with a Preliminary Review of the Constitutional History of the Colon - Hardcover

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by Joseph Story (Author)"I have finished reading this great work Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States, and wish it could be read by every statesman, and every would-be statesman in the United States. It is a comprehensive and an accurate commentary on our Constitution, formed in the spirit of the original text." --Chief Justice John Marshall (1833)Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States Vol. II--with a Preliminary Review of the Constitutional History of the Colo...

The Law of Securitisations: From Crisis to Techno-sustainability - Paperback

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by Pierre de Gioia Carabellese (Author), Camilla Della Giustina (Author)The book The Law of Securitisations: From Crises to Techno-sustainability provides a full and detailed account of the EU legislation in the area of structured finance with the new legal rules dissected and discussed in their full extent. Securitisation transactions have been identified in the literature among the main reasons for the 2007-2008 financial crisis, alongside derivative contracts. More than a decade later, the...

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by Dolli Koerber (Author), Julie Pershing (Editor)Murder and mayhem have become disturbingly common in Alaska's unforgiving wilderness, a place where predators roam free and justice feels distant. But Assistant District Attorney Molly Donovan refuses to stand by while women are hunted and victimized. Determined to reform a broken system and protect the vulnerable, Molly fights to bring justice to a land that desperately needs it.When she becomes the target of a brutal attack and is left for d...

Plastic Pollution: Nature Based Solutions and Effective Governance - Paperback

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by Gail Krantzberg (Editor), Savitri Jetoo (Editor), Velma I. Grover (Editor)Plastics show up in every area of our lives. They are durable, cheap and light, properties that make them attractive but also problematic for the environment. The focus of this book is not just to highlight the problem of plastics, its definition, and how plastic pollution is impacting human health and environment but also to look at some best practices in both nature based solutions and in the field of law and polic...

A Senseless Murder and the Indianapolis Police Department - Paperback

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by Tommy Sickels (Author)A Senseless Murder and the Indianapolis Police DepartmentBy: Tommy SickelsOn August 14, 1988, a police officer was murdered, sparking the worst criminal case in Indianapolis' history, bar none. That day, Fred Sanders murdered Officer Matt Faber by shooting him in the back, and ultimately got to walk away with a slap on the wrist-spending just three years in jail without ever entering a prison. While Sanders pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, a jury neverthele...

The Strategic Divorce Process: The Guide to Divorce, Take Control and Protect Your Future - Hardcover

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by Michone J. Riewer (Author)How can you best protect yourself, your family, and your assets in a divorce?While divorce is common-more than 50% of marriages end in divorce-it's rare to find helpful information. During this emotional time, where can you turn for help? Is it even possible to feel control over the process?The Strategic Divorce Process is your guide to simplifying the terrifying process of divorce. If whether your divorce is amicable or a fight, this guide will educate you about ...

Reflections in Verse, Volume 8: Ink of Conscience - Paperback

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by Khalilah H. Purnell (Author)Reflections in Verse, Volume 8, "Ink of Conscience", is a profound and thought-provoking collection of poetry that serves as a voice for the voiceless, a call for justice, and a reflection of society's most pressing issues. This book explores themes of systemic inequity, wrongful convictions, prejudice, and the urgent need for reform and accountability.Written with raw emotion, deep authenticity, and poetic precision, Ink of Conscience weaves together stories of...