Law

Drawing from the life stories of high-profile activists, interviews with military officials, and research at the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, this work underscores the importance of analyzing and understanding human rights discourses, methodologies, and institutions within the context of broader cultural and political debates. more...

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Your thorough guide to comprehending and combating crime. Are you fascinated by criminology, forensics, and detective work? This you-are-there guide takes you deep into the world of crime, giving you a better understanding of the dark recesses of the criminal mind and how law enforcement officials investigate crime. You'll gain real-world knowledge of the reasons for and consequences of crime, the way society responds to it, and, most important, how crime can be prevented.:. Enter the world of crime — understand what crime is, how it is measured, and the various ways crime affects victims and society;. Identify different types of crime — from white-collar crime to organized crime to terrorism, examine the nature of crime and why certain criminals are attracted to specific crimes;. Know who commits crimes, and why — explore different theories that attempt to explain why people commit crimes;. Take it to the streets — follow law enforcement officials and federal agencies as they chase and apprehend the bad guys;. Seek justice — meet the key players in the criminal justice system and see why and how the guilty are punished;. Deal with juveniles — know the differences between adult and juvenile systems, realize why youths are treated differently, and review modern methods for treatment. Open the book and find:. Common criminal traits;. The causes of violent crimes;. Recent efforts to secure victims' rights;. The processes used to solve crimes;. A step-by-step walkthrough of the criminal justice process;. Ways to recognize and fight back against crime;. Jobs in the criminal justice field;. Ten notorious, unsolved crimes more...

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Dignity at Work describes workers' efforts to maintain and defend their dignity in the workplace in the face of management abuse and incompetence, unreasonable work demands, incursions on autonomy, and manipulative programs of worker participation. more...

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This book describes in much detail both how and why franchising works. It also analyses the economic tensions that contribute to conflict in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. The book includes a great deal of empirical evidence on franchising not available anywhere else. more...

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Tells the story of Kate Branch, a seventeen-year-old afflicted by strange visions and given to blood-chilling wails of pain and fright. Branch accused several women of bewitching her, two of whom were put on trial for witchcraft. This work takes us inside the courtroom - and inside the minds of the surprisingly skeptical Stamford town folk. more...

Price: $9.00