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Casebook on Torts Casebook on Torts Richard Kidner "Casebook on Torts is essential reading for students new to studying tort law at undergraduate level. It provides a selection of extracts from leading cases which clearly illustrate the essence and r… OL110226W
Anatomy of a trial Anatomy of a trial Jerrianne Hayslett "This behind-the-scenes look at "The People vs. O.J. Simpson" by the court's media liaison gives readers an unprecedented look at the interaction of courts, the media, and high-profile trials through… OL12006280W
The myth of the imperial judiciary The myth of the imperial judiciary Mark Kozlowski "The Myth of the Imperial Judiciary explores the anti-judicial ideological trend of the American right, refuting these claims and taking a realistic look at the role of courts in our democracy to sho… OL12489623W
Homosexuality, Law, and Resistance Homosexuality, Law, and Resistance Derek McGhee This book explores contemporary social theory and developments in the study of sexuality through the analysis of law and its practices. Each chapter explores the power of discourse in law in relation… OL13591274W
The new Jim Crow The new Jim Crow Karen Chilton,Michelle Alexander This work argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education, and public benefits create a permanent under caste based largely on race… OL13826369W
Dred Scott and the dangers of a political court Dred Scott and the dangers of a political court Ethan Greenberg The Dred Scott decision of 1857 is widely (and correctly) regarded as the very worst in the long history of the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision held that no African American could ever be a U.S. cit… OL13854660W
Estate planning basics Estate planning basics Denis Clifford This quick read makes understanding the rules of estate planning easy!Estate Planning Basics  provides concise, straightforward and easy-to-read explanations of the major components of estate plannin… OL14190W
The New Law and Economic Development The New Law and Economic Development David M Trubek This book is a collection of essays that identify and analyze a new phase in thinking about the role of law in economic development and in the practices of development agencies that support law refor… OL15173784W
Sentencing and Sanctions in Western Countries Sentencing and Sanctions in Western Countries Michael Tonry This collection of original essays surveys the evolution of sentencing policies and practices in Western countries over the past twenty-five years. Contributors address plea-bargaining, community se… OL15178386W
Creating the administrative constitution Creating the administrative constitution Jerry L. Mashaw "This groundbreaking book is the first to look at administration and administrative law in the earliest days of the American republic. Jerry Mashaw demonstrates that from the very beginning Congress … OL16239925W
Sold into extinction Sold into extinction Jacqueline L. Schneider "This revealing and compelling title analyzes the illegal trade in endangered species from a criminological viewpoint and presents specific crime reduction techniques that could help save thousands o… OL16451594W
Law and corporate finance Law and corporate finance Cross, Frank B. In this thorough and enlightening book, the authors examine the role of law in developing the large financial markets necessary for national economic success. They discuss the basic foundational law … OL16937487W
Understanding the Building Regulations Understanding the Building Regulations Christopher Reeve Although the UK's Building Regulations are complex and lengthy, their essential features are relatively straightforward. In this 3rd edition of his bestselling book, Simon Polley brings his clear, co… OL16955973W
The law of the land The law of the land Akhil Reed Amar "From Illinois to Alabama, and from Florida to Utah, our laws and legal debates arise from distinctive local settings within our vast and varied nation. As the renowned scholar Akhil Amar explains, A… OL17715088W
Crime and planning Crime and planning Derek J. Paulsen "Presenting the first comprehensive discussion of the interconnections between urban planning, criminal victimization, and crime prevention, this book aims to provide planners with the tools and know… OL17731471W
Handbook of forensic science Handbook of forensic science James Curtis Fraser,Williams, Robin This Handbook aims to provide an authoritative map of the landscape of forensic science within the criminal justice system of the UK. It sets out the essential features of the subject, covering the d… OL19854367W
Law and Youth Work Law and Youth Work Mary Maguire A practical introduction to the law for youth workers embarking on a professional studies course or for practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge. OL19882320W
Uncertain justice Uncertain justice Laurence H. Tribe "From Citizens United to its momentous rulings regarding Obamacare and gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Yet the court remains a … OL19981345W
The butler's child The butler's child Lewis M. Steel "The Butler's Child is the personal story of a Warner Brothers family grandson who spent more than fifty years as a fighting, no holds barred civil rights lawyer. Lewis explores why he, a privileged … OL20030083W
We the people We the people Thomas Linzey We the People offers powerful portraits of communities across the United States that have faced threats from environmentally destructive corporate projects and responded by successfully banning those… OL20048248W
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