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Socio-legal studies have had an ambivalent relationship with the
'legal' - one of its defining aspects, but at the same time one
that the discipline has sought to transcend or even leave behind.
While socio-legal studies benefit hugely from the insights, methods
and theories of other social science and humanity disciplines, the
contributions to Exploring the 'Legal' in Socio-Legal Studies
illustrate the value of a focus on the 'legal'. The chapters in
this book combine traditional legal materials and analyses with
other ways of engaging empirically with the 'legal'. They
illustrate the rich potential of the 'legal' as a site both for
theoretical and methodological reflection and for case study
analysis. Taken as a whole, this volume demonstrates that
methodological discussion is most helpful when rooted in empirical
cases, and that the best case studies also help us to develop our
methodologies. Bringing methodology and empirical analysis together
offers an opportunity to reflect on socio-legal studies and develop
the discipline in productive new directions.
An important collection examining how socio-legal studies and
empirical legal research can be integrated into the law curriculum,
looking at both core qualifying subjects and stand-alone
socio-legal modules, and considering theoretical and methodological
approaches combined with practical examples.
Effective Communication for Lawyers is an essential guide to
communicating in the radically and rapidly changing environment of
professional law today. The book offers a deep dive into
understanding communication as behaviour, as well as practical
tools and insights. It connects theory to practice in order to
improve client communication, support the current transformation of
legal work and prepare readers for future developments and
disruptions in the legal profession. Key Features: Introduces 'The
Dialogue Box' and explains how to use this foundational
communication tool in everyday legal work Provides a solid
grounding in the theoretical context and expands the horizons of
the relationship between law and communication Offers the reader a
clear understanding of why they are communicating and enables
effective use of various channels, tools and skills of
communication This book will be crucial reading for all practising
lawyers, as well as arbitrators, mediators and negotiators. It will
also be helpful for law students looking to develop their
communication skills ahead of going into practice.
First published in 1997, this volume presents the results of
in-depth research into the application of the UK homelessness
legislation in relation to community care, the Children Act 1989,
violence to women, and racial harassment. This is supplemented with
a consideration of policies and practices in 15 local authority
homelessness departments. It is argued that government created the
nation of a successful, or "appropriate" applicant, but this could
not be translated into actual practice as the original legislation
did not facilitate it. In fact, in the mid-1990s, government became
more concerned with notions of inappropriateness, stereotyping
those using the homelessness legislation and creating modern "folk
devils". This was the background to the 1996 changes to the
homelessness legislation which have created the notion of the
"inappropriate" applicant. It is argued that the new legislation is
more concerned with denial, deterrence and privatization. The new
legislation has also detrimentally affected the application of the
homelessness legislation in each of the areas discussed.
An innovative and timely guide to housing law that integrates the
disciplines of law and public policy so that readers see how the
subject fits together - both the letter of the law and the way it
is practised. The innovative three-part structure covers all the
topics of a typical Housing Law module and it is written in a clear
and conversational style, with a wide range of source material to
show how the law is created, interpreted and used in real life.
Students are expertly guided through the complexities of housing
law by a leading academic who has taught the subject for more than
20 years. Where relevant, chapters end with a section on 'the
future' that discusses proposed changes to the law and the impact
of those changes. It also discusses the conceptual issues raised by
the Human Rights Act.
Published in 1998, current themes in housing are explored in this
collection of papers. The gamut of issues surrounding
participation, such as tenant participation or decision-making
participation, together with the forces leading to exclusion, such
as in relation to ethnic minorities, are examined. The book will be
relevant to all those in the housing movement together with those
working in related disciplines.
First published in 1997, this volume presents the results of
in-depth research into the application of the UK homelessness
legislation in relation to community care, the Children Act 1989,
violence to women, and racial harassment. This is supplemented with
a consideration of policies and practices in 15 local authority
homelessness departments. It is argued that government created the
nation of a successful, or "appropriate" applicant, but this could
not be translated into actual practice as the original legislation
did not facilitate it. In fact, in the mid-1990s, government became
more concerned with notions of inappropriateness, stereotyping
those using the homelessness legislation and creating modern "folk
devils". This was the background to the 1996 changes to the
homelessness legislation which have created the notion of the
"inappropriate" applicant. It is argued that the new legislation is
more concerned with denial, deterrence and privatization. The new
legislation has also detrimentally affected the application of the
homelessness legislation in each of the areas discussed.
Drawing upon Foucauldian analyzes of governmentality, the authors
contend that social housing must be understood according to a range
of political rationalities that saturate current practice and
policy. They critically address the practice of dividing social
from private tenure; situating subjects such as the purpose and
financing of social housing, the regulation of its providers and
occupiers and its relationship to changing perceptions of private
renting and owner-occupation, within the context of an argument
that all housing tenures form part of an understanding of social
housing. They also take up the ways in which social housing is
regulated through the invocation and manipulation of obscure
notions of housing 'need' and 'affordability', and finally, they
consider how social housing has provided a focus for debates about
sustainable communities and for concerns about anti-social
behaviour. Regulating Social Housing provides a rich and insightful
analysis that will be of value to legal scholars, criminologists
and other social scientists with interests in housing, urban
studies and contemporary forms of regulation.
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is at a crossroads economically, and
faces the challenge of a weakening economy that could implode
before 2030, the year set as a timetable by the kingdom in its
Vision 2030. How it navigates its way out of these economic
troubles demands understanding a complex of religious, political
and economic factors, which currently makes it one of the most
unpredictable states in the world and, by the same token, one of
the most fascinating. The problem of the Saudi economy cannot
simply be argued economically, it needs political and religious
solutions as well. Cowan takes a behavioural approach to analysing
the Saudi economy. Predicting an implosion under the weight of its
own ideologically-fuelled economy if it does not reset its agenda,
this interdisciplinary book provides important insights into Saudi
Arabia's position in the Islamic world and global economy.
Published in 1998, current themes in housing are explored in this
collection of papers. The gamut of issues surrounding
participation, such as tenant participation or decision-making
participation, together with the forces leading to exclusion, such
as in relation to ethnic minorities, are examined. The book will be
relevant to all those in the housing movement together with those
working in related disciplines.
The high-impact activities in this best-selling book are organized
to focus on the critical skills and awareness necessary to help
students prevent conflict and to successfully manage and resolve
conflict when it does occur. To achieve its goals Teaching The
Skills Of Conflict Resolution incorporates a variety of proven
instructional strategies. Activities include simulations,
role-plays, reproducible experience sheets for students to
complete, a host of engaging small and large group activities and
discussions, and Sharing Circles. Your students are learning while
participating in these multi-experiential hands-on learning
experiences designed to help them understand how their thoughts and
feelings affect their behavior and what to do to have more
self-control.Teaching the Skills of Conflict Resolution is
dedicated to the premise that children can adopt a win/win spirit
and can learn to effectively manage and resolve conflicts, and that
the pro-social attitudes and skills required are transferable to
every part of their lives for as long as they live.Areas of focus
include: Respecting Similarities and Differences Understanding and
Controlling Feelings Communicating Effectively Cooperation and Team
Building Strategies for Resolving Conflict
This book argues for the reconsideration of Frank Knight and the
Chicago School of Economic thought in a post-Financial Crisis
world. The author posits that the discussion of the founder of
"Knightian Uncertainty" can reveal new insights into what the
economy can do for society, as his prophetic insights can offer a
view into the soul of the modern economy. The book first considers
Frank Knight's early history and the unfolding of his economic
philosophy before going on to evaluate his enduring legacy. All
those interested in the influence of political and religious
philosophy on economics will be delighted to discover the lasting
impact of this great economic thinker.
This book argues for the reconsideration of Frank Knight and the
Chicago School of Economic thought in a post-Financial Crisis
world. The author posits that the discussion of the founder of
"Knightian Uncertainty" can reveal new insights into what the
economy can do for society, as his prophetic insights can offer a
view into the soul of the modern economy. The book first considers
Frank Knight's early history and the unfolding of his economic
philosophy before going on to evaluate his enduring legacy. All
those interested in the influence of political and religious
philosophy on economics will be delighted to discover the lasting
impact of this great economic thinker.
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is at a crossroads economically, and
faces the challenge of a weakening economy that could implode
before 2030, the year set as a timetable by the kingdom in its
Vision 2030. How it navigates its way out of these economic
troubles demands understanding a complex of religious, political
and economic factors, which currently makes it one of the most
unpredictable states in the world and, by the same token, one of
the most fascinating. The problem of the Saudi economy cannot
simply be argued economically, it needs political and religious
solutions as well. Cowan takes a behavioural approach to analysing
the Saudi economy. Predicting an implosion under the weight of its
own ideologically-fuelled economy if it does not reset its agenda,
this interdisciplinary book provides important insights into Saudi
Arabia's position in the Islamic world and global economy.
Previously restricted to cascading information and managing
day-to-day conversations, internal communication is now essential
to empowering employees to deliver business strategy. Strategic
Internal Communication shows how to design and implement a strategy
which will lead to engaged and motivated staff, increased
productivity and consequently improved business performance. The
book uses the author's own Dialogue Box tool designed to help
companies explore more thoroughly what kinds of conversations they
need to have with employees to address internal and cultural
challenges. It helps transform organizations into open and
transparent communities to ensure that entire workforces are
committed to the overall business vision. This fully updated 2nd
edition of Strategic Internal Communication includes new
information on how to use Dialogue Box during times of transition
and organizational change. It also gives advice on how to manage
difficult conversations and avoid damaging miscommunication and
misinterpretation. Supported by examples and case studies from the
author's own experience, Strategic Internal Communication is an
indispensable guide to creating an integrated and collaborative
culture which will take your organization to the next level of
success.
If burying a child has a special poignancy, the tragedy at a
Catholic elementary school in Chicago almost forty years ago was an
extraordinary moment of grief. One of the deadliest fires in
American history, it took the lives of ninety-two children and
three nuns at Our Lady of the Angels School, left many families
physically and psychologically scarred for life, and destroyed a
close-knit working-class neighborhood. This is the moving story of
that fire and its consequences written by two journalists who have
been obsessed with the events of that terrible day in December
1958. It is a story of ordinary people caught up in a disaster that
shocked the nation. In gripping detail, those who were
there-children, teachers, firefighters-describe the fear,
desperation, and panic that prevailed in and around the stricken
school building on that cold Monday afternoon. But beyond the
flames, the story of the fire at Our Lady of the Angels became an
enigma whose mystery has deepened with time: its cause was never
officially explained despite evidence that it had been
intentionally set by a troubled student at the school. The fire led
to a complete overhaul of fire safety standards for American
schools, but it left a community torn apart by grief and anger, and
accusations that the Catholic church and city fathers had shielded
the truth. Messrs. Cowan and Kuenster have recreated this tragedy
in a powerful narrative with all the elements of a first-rate
detective story.
This timely and practical book provides a variety of engaging
activities, group discussions, reproducible handouts, and Sharing
Circles all designed to help teens develop the knowledge, skills
and techniques necessary for effective conflict resolution. In
addition, students are given meaningful experiences and information
to help them improve their own behaviors while giving them the
abilities to deal effectively with others. Use these high-impact
activities to provide students with guidance and help in: handling
confrontations learning the language of conflict de-escalation
coping with anger managing moods and dealing with criticism
understanding the rules for fighting fair exploring alternatives to
conflict developing the power of listening improving social skills
effectively solving problems and making decisions learning the
factors that trigger conflict controlling behaviors that lead to
misunderstandings and conflict
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Rodent Pests and Their Control (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Stephen Battersby; Edited by Alan P. Buckle; Contributions by David Cowan; Edited by Robert H Smith; Contributions by Hans-Joachim Pelz, …
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The most numerous of the world's invasive species, rodent pests
have a devastating impact on agriculture, food, health and the
environment. In the last two decades, the science and practice of
rodent control has faced new legislation on rodenticides, the
pests' increasing resistance to chemical control and the impact on
non-target species, bringing a new dimension to this updated 2nd
edition and making essential reading for all those involved in
rodent pest control, including researchers, conservationists,
practitioners and public health specialists.
Here is a collection of powerful, small-group discussion activities
called Sharing Circles. This proven interactive process will bring
focus to vital life skills in the following areas: Self-Awarenss
Feelings and Wellness Relating to Others Learning and Creativity
Decision Making and Problem Solving Acting Assertively. With
specific discussion topics at hand you can tailor the conversations
you have with students to optimize learning and to make the
greatest impact as an education professional. The book also
provides the teacher and/or counselor with detailed background
information and a solid theory base, plus comprehensive
instructions in the Sharing Circle process.
This innovative resource integrates counseling and guidance with
classroom instruction. Many of the engaging, counselor-led
activities also include suggestions for counselor/teacher
collaboration. Designed to foster empathy as well as creative and
critical thinking abilities, the book covers topics such as
understanding others' feelings, communication skills, friendship,
peer pressure, cooperation, bullying, safety, stress management,
ethics, setting goals, self-esteem, problem solving, anger
management, and test anxiety. Each activity of 30 to 60 minutes
includes a statement of purpose, materials needed, detailed
directions and discussion questions. Includes reproducible student
worksheets. Grades 2-8. Illustrated.
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