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Inequality ReexaminedThe noted economist and philosopher Amartya Sen argues that the dictum "all people are created equal" serves largely to deflect attention from the fact that we differ in age, gender, talents, and physical abilities as well as in material advantages and social background. He...
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Blood & Ivy: The 1849 Murder That Scandalized HarvardOn November 23rd of 1849, in the heart of Boston, one of the city's richest men simply vanished. Dr. George Parkman, a Brahmin who owned much of Boston's West End, was last seen that afternoon visiting his alma mater, Harvard Medical School. Police scoured...
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Tainted Witness: Why We Doubt What Women Say about Their LivesIn 1991, Anita Hill's testimony during Clarence Thomas's Senate confirmation hearing brought the problem of sexual harassment to a public audience. Although widely believed by women, Hill was defamed by conservatives and Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court. The tainting of Hill and...
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Free Speech: A Very Short IntroductionVoltaire's comment--"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"--is frequently quoted by defenders of free speech. Yet it is rare to find someone prepared to defend all freedom of speech, especially if the views...
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Our Undemocratic Constitution: Where the Constitution Goes Wrong (and How We the People Can Correct It)Levinson argues that too many of our Constitution's provisions promote either unjust or ineffective government. Under the existing blueprint, we can neither rid ourselves of incompetent presidents nor assure continuity of government following catastrophic attacks. Less important, perhaps, but certainly problematic, is the appointment...
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A Well-Regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in AmericaAmericans are deeply divided over the Second Amendment. Some passionately assert that the Amendment protects an individual's right to own guns. Others, that it does no more than protect the right of states to maintain militias. Now, in the first and only comprehensive history...
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Advice and Consent: The Politics of Judicial AppointmentsFrom Louis Brandeis to Robert Bork to Clarence Thomas, the nomination of federal judges has generated intense political conflict. With the coming retirement of one or more Supreme Court Justices--and threats to filibuster lower court judges--the selection process is likely to be, once again,...
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Crimcomics Issue 6: Subcultural TheoriesCrimComics offers a new way to approach criminological theory by engaging students with impactful, highly visual illustrated texts. Each CrimComics Issue traces the development of the theory--placing it in social and political context--and demonstrates its application to the real world. The last page of...
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Anti-Slapp Law Modernized: The Uniform Public Expression Protection ACT (Upepa)A phrase-by-phrase examination of the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, including insights as to why the drafting committee of the Uniform Law Commission chose particular drafting language for what is hoped will become a uniform Anti-SLAPP law throughout the United States.Author: Jay D. AdkissonPublisher:...
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Elections in America: A Reference HandbookElections in America is an all-in-one resource for understanding the many facets of elections and voting trends since the United States came into being. It explains how, when, and why the franchise expanded in fits and starts after America's founding and the various controversies...
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Cleared by Arrest: An American InjusticeThis is not a bash-the-police book. Cops have an extremely difficult and dangerous job made so much harder by lopsided social media reporting and constant public and political scrutiny. For the most part, law enforcement employees are extremely ethical and dedicated to correctly protecting...
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Breaking the Stigma: Racism, the Opioid Endemic, Lies, and Inviting Grandma to the DispensaryStigma is a process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity.-Erving GoffmanAs a cannabis retailer, you face the same challenges as every business today, but there are more obstacles for you than the local brick-and-mortar shops or dominating online stores. Being successful...
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cross-ExaminationWritten by an experienced trial lawyer, this book will help you understand the art of cross-examination. Not only will it prepare you for the courtroom, but it will also help you become a successful lawyer. One of the most well-known courtroom situations, the cross-examination...
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Civil Law and Litigation for ParalegalsCivil Law and Litigation for Paralegals is a comprehensive text designed specifically for paralegal civil litigation courses. Author Neal Bevans not only teaches the basics of civil litigation, but also gives students the opportunity to learn skills they will use in practice. In a...
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Just Memos: Preparing for PracticeJust Memos: Preparing for Practice, Sixth EditionAuthor: Laurel Currie Oates, Anne EnquistPublisher: Aspen PublishingPublished: 01/31/2022Pages: 288Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.72dISBN: 9781543839593This title is only available via back order
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The Bodyguards of Lies: Lawyers' Power and Professional ResponsibilityThis book uses real-world examples, case studies, and commentary from practitioners to reveal the many and varied strategies American and English lawyers use to protect truth.It shows how they tackle their conflicting duties, and highlights the 'tragic choices' lawyers everywhere routinely make through their...
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Rights and the City: Problems, Progress, and PracticeRights and the City takes stock of rights struggles and progress in cities by exploring the tensions that exist between different concepts of rights. Sandeep Agrawal and the volume's contributors expose the paradoxes that planners and municipal governments face when attempting not only to...
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Limits of Constraint: The Originalist Jurisprudence of Hugo Black, Antonin Scalia, and Clarence ThomasAdherents of originalism often present it as a theory that constrains legal decision-making in a clear and objective manner that is based on the text and original meaning of the Constitution, in contrast to the supposedly subjective and "activist" jurisprudence of those who promote...
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Protecting the Brand: Counterfeiting and Grey MarketsProtecting the Brand, Volume I: Counterfeiting and Grey Markets is a handbook for law practitioners as well as business executives.It is a unique perspective of best practices in addressing issues around counterfeiting and grey markets - from a legal as well as a business...
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Restoring Justice: An Introduction to Restorative JusticeRestoring Justice: An Introduction to Restorative Justice, Sixth Edition, offers a clear and convincing explanation of restorative justice, a movement within criminal justice with ongoing worldwide influence. The book explores the broad appeal of this vision and offers a brief history of its roots...
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