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"Globalizing Ideal Beauty" is the forgotten story of a group of
women copywriters whose successful ad campaigns went international
in the 1920s and spread an American notion of feminine appeal from
Bangor to Bangkok. Sutton's approach has all the complexity of the
real world and is grounded in a huge body of original archival
research that has so far remained largely untapped.
The Supreme Court against the Criminal Jury: Social Science and the
Palladium of Liberty is an analysis of the United States Supreme
Court decisions in what has come to be called the "jury-size" and
"jury-decision rule" cases. In Williams v. Florida (1970) and
Ballew v. Georgia (1978), a majority of the Supreme Court looked to
history, empirical studies, and functional analysis to support its
claim that there was "no discernible difference" between the
verdicts of juries of six and juries of twelve. In the process the
Court also decided that the number twelve was an historical
accident and that the twelve-member jury was not an essential
ingredient of trial by jury. Two years later, the Court, following
essentially the same line of reasoning used in Williams, decided in
the companion cases Apodaca v. Oregon (1972) and Johnson v.
Louisiana (1972) that defendants were as well served with juries
that reached verdicts by a majority vote of 11-1,10-2 and 9-3 as
they were with unanimous jury verdicts. In these cases the Supreme
Court rejected the centuries old common law view that the unanimous
jury verdict was an essential element of trial by jury. With these
four decisions, the criminal jury as it had been known for more
than six hundred years under the common law and the Constitution
was in principle abandoned. We critique these decisions from the
perspective of unreliable jury studies and the impact of these
decision on jury nullification.
The Supreme Court against the Criminal Jury: Social Science and the
Palladium of Liberty is an analysis of the United States Supreme
Court decisions in what has come to be called the "jury-size" and
"jury-decision rule" cases. In Williams v. Florida (1970) and
Ballew v. Georgia (1978), a majority of the Supreme Court looked to
history, empirical studies, and functional analysis to support its
claim that there was "no discernible difference" between the
verdicts of juries of six and juries of twelve. In the process the
Court also decided that the number twelve was an historical
accident and that the twelve-member jury was not an essential
ingredient of trial by jury. Two years later, the Court, following
essentially the same line of reasoning used in Williams, decided in
the companion cases Apodaca v. Oregon (1972) and Johnson v.
Louisiana (1972) that defendants were as well served with juries
that reached verdicts by a majority vote of 11-1,10-2 and 9-3 as
they were with unanimous jury verdicts. In these cases the Supreme
Court rejected the centuries old common law view that the unanimous
jury verdict was an essential element of trial by jury. With these
four decisions, the criminal jury as it had been known for more
than six hundred years under the common law and the Constitution
was in principle abandoned. We critique these decisions from the
perspective of unreliable jury studies and the impact of these
decision on jury nullification.
Political science is becoming ever more reliant on abstract
statistical models and almost divorced from human judgment, hope,
and idealism. William Shakespeare offers the political scientist an
antidote to this methodological alienation, this self-imposed exile
from the political concerns of citizens and politicians.
Shakespeare, the most quoted author in the English-speaking world,
presents his characters as rulers, citizens, and statesmen of the
most famous regimes, governed by their respective laws and shaped
by their respective political and social institutions. The actions,
deliberations, mistakes, and successes of his characters reveal the
limitations and strengths of their regimes, whether they be Athens,
Rome, or England. The contributors to this volume, esteemed
scholars of political science, show us that Shakespeare's poetic
imagination displays the very essence of politics and inspires
valuable reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship
and political leadership. Perspectives on Shakespeare's Politics
explores such themes as classical republicanism and liberty, the
rule of law and morality, the nature and limits of statesmanship,
and the character of democracy.
Political science is becoming ever more reliant on abstract
statistical models and almost divorced from human judgment, hope,
and idealism. William Shakespeare offers the political scientist an
antidote to this methodological alienation, this self-imposed exile
from the political concerns of citizens and politicians.
Shakespeare, the most quoted author in the English-speaking world,
presents his characters as rulers, citizens, and statesmen of the
most famous regimes, governed by their respective laws and shaped
by their respective political and social institutions. The actions,
deliberations, mistakes, and successes of his characters reveal the
limitations and strengths of their regimes, whether they be Athens,
Rome, or England. The contributors to this volume, esteemed
scholars of political science, show us that Shakespeare's poetic
imagination displays the very essence of politics and inspires
valuable reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship
and political leadership. Perspectives on Shakespeare's Politics
explores such themes as classical republicanism and liberty, the
rule of law and morality, the nature and limits of statesmanship,
and the character of democracy.
Globalizing Ideal Beauty is the forgotten history of a group of
women copywriters whose successful ad campaigns went international
in the 1920s and spread an American notion of feminine appeal from
Bangor to Bangkok. This timely work explores how working women had
- and continue to have - major influence in business around the
world. Sutton's approach is grounded in a huge body of original
archival research that has so far remained largely untapped.
Congress has broad authority pursuant to the Commerce Clause to
enact laws in areas that may overlap with traditional state
jurisdiction. As such, Congress has passed complex statutory
provisions that regulate the possession, receipt, transfer, and
manufacture of firearms and ammunition. Generally, courts have
upheld the validity of firearms laws pursuant to Congress's
commerce power. However, courts have been confronted with the
question of whether federal laws can be applied to intrastate
possession and intrastate transfers of firearms, or whether such
application exceeds the authority of Congress. This book explores
these cases and how courts have analysed these as-applied
challenges under the Supreme Court's Commerce Clause jurisprudence
primarily set forth in United States v. Lopez.
The freedom we are talking about is freedom from tobacco. Freeing
ourselves from the need for cigarettes is a step on the path to
taking more control over our lives. The Pathways to Freedom guide
is one answer to the major problem of smoking for Blacks in
America. For smokers, it provides a place to start. It helps
friends and families be part of the solution and provides
strategies for community members who want to educate people about
the dangers of tobacco. This is your guide. This guide has three
parts: Education-Informs you of how tobacco use affects the Black
community; How to Quit-Tells you and those around you how you can
quit smoking; and Community Organization-Shows you how communities
can work together to fight against the tobacco industry.
I could not let these things go which entered my mind beginning in
the year 2000. They kept me grounded along my journeys. Then I said
(Job 19:23) Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were
printed in a book! I've brought them forth for all. Pass it
along... Annette Sutton Yet, always know that the Bible is the best
tool.
There are now over 23 million diabetics in this country, that's 1
in 12 of us! Medical management is a complicated affair that tries
both patient and doctor. "The Diabetic Diary 2004" simplifies this
regimen and lets the diabetic patient take control of his/her life
again.
Did you know diabetics are allowed to eat sugar? You are!
Did you know 44,000 people die from the flu each year in the
U.S. alone? You need your flu shot!
Did you know there is no such thing as a pneumonia shot? But you
still need one!
This indispensable informational and record keeping book should
accompany you to all your doctor appointments.
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