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Originally published in hardback only in 1987, Michael Freeman's
valuable guide to the history of Nazi Germany now returns to print
in a substantially revised Second Edition. Dealing with all aspects
of the Nazi regime, it is far more than just an atlas: the
integration of the maps themselves with charts and other
visually-displayed data, and an extensive and authoritative
commentary, makes this a book to read as well as to refer to.
First published in 1998, this volume contains essays from leading
thinkers on both sides of the Atlantic on the relationship between
law and science. Science plays an ever-increasing part in the
development of legislation and the adjudication of cases. Its
limitations and its value are explored in these essays which
discuss issues of methodology and of evidence. Amongst areas
covered are silicone breast implants, the rape trauma syndrome, the
environment, inventions and Bayesianism.
Over the past 20 years, cognitive neuroscience has revolutionized
our ability to understand the nature of human thought. Working with
the understandings of traditional psychology, the new brain science
is transforming many disciplines, from economics to literary
theory. These developments are now affecting the law and there is
an upsurge of interest in the potential of neuroscience to
contribute to our understanding of criminal and civil law and our
system of justice in general. The international and
interdisciplinary chapters in this volume are written by experts in
criminal behaviour, civil law and jurisprudence. They concentrate
on the potential of neuroscience to increase our understanding of
blame and responsibility in such areas as juveniles and the death
penalty, evidence and procedure, neurological enhancement and
treatment, property, end-of-life choices, contracting and the
effects of words and pictures in law. This collection suggests that
legal scholarship and practice will be increasingly enriched by an
interdisciplinary study of law, mind and brain and is a valuable
addition to the emerging field of neurolaw.
Without money, terrorists cannot function as organizations and
cannot conduct attacks. Yet the questions remain, how vulnerable
are terrorists to financial disruptions? Can governments put
pressure on their finances in meaningful ways or are they too
resilient and adaptive to be affected by state actions? These and
other questions about terrorism financing are vigorously debated by
scholars and policymakers, particularly since the attacks of
September 11th 2001 . While there is a growing literature on policy
issues, strategies, and countermeasures, states must first
understand their enemies before developing strategies to defeat
them. So, instead of focusing on the state response, this book asks
a more foundational question: How do different terrorist groups
actually raise money? What are their budgets? What do their
portfolios look like? How have they changed over time? What are the
advantages and disadvantages of different sources of financing? The
book includes case studies of 11 different terrorist groups or sets
of groups within a country. It is clear that each group has a
different portfolio tailored to their needs and their environment
and this makes countering terrorist financing more challenging for
the state. This topical book will be required reading for all
students and scholars interested in terrorism financing as well as
those working in government agencies tasked with combating
terrorist groups and their financial resources.
Without money, terrorists cannot function as organizations and
cannot conduct attacks. Yet the questions remain, how vulnerable
are terrorists to financial disruptions? Can governments put
pressure on their finances in meaningful ways or are they too
resilient and adaptive to be affected by state actions? These and
other questions about terrorism financing are vigorously debated by
scholars and policymakers, particularly since the attacks of
September 11th 2001 . While there is a growing literature on policy
issues, strategies, and countermeasures, states must first
understand their enemies before developing strategies to defeat
them. So, instead of focusing on the state response, this book asks
a more foundational question: How do different terrorist groups
actually raise money? What are their budgets? What do their
portfolios look like? How have they changed over time? What are the
advantages and disadvantages of different sources of financing? The
book includes case studies of 11 different terrorist groups or sets
of groups within a country. It is clear that each group has a
different portfolio tailored to their needs and their environment
and this makes countering terrorist financing more challenging for
the state. This topical book will be required reading for all
students and scholars interested in terrorism financing as well as
those working in government agencies tasked with combating
terrorist groups and their financial resources.
This volume collects together Michael Freeman's work on the family
and society, and the part law plays in defining, structuring and
controlling it. He questions the role of family law and its
interface with family values, as well as the rights and best
interests of children. Responsible parenthood is examined as well
as the relationship between family law and medical law, examining
surrogacy and saviour siblings. On adult relations the volume
centres on domestic violence, same sex marriage, and alternative
dispute resolution. Finally he examines the relationship between
law and religion, focusing on Jewish divorce and the role of the
state. The book is essential reading for scholars and students of
family law, as well as those interested in gender and patriarchy,
law and feminism, rights, and dispute resolution.
Published in 2000. Child abuse is endemic, it comes in many forms
and its categories are not closed. This book looks at responses to
aspects of child abuse in all five continents. The definitions are
different, though not all that different, the legal emphases vary
and so do management techniques. This book reveals the importance
of culture and structure in the commitment to eradicate the
problem.
This title was first published in 2001: Ethical thinking about
medical decision-making has roots deep in history. This collection
of contemporary essays by leading international scholars traces the
development of modern bioethics and explores the theory and current
issues surrounding this widely contested field.
First published in 1985, this Atlas uses over 50 specially drawn
maps to trace the rise and fall of the railways' fortunes, and is
supported by an interesting and authoritative text. Financial and
operating statistics are clearly presented in diagrammatic form and
provide a wealth of information rarely available to the student of
railway history. Freeman and Aldcroft provide the basis for a new
understanding of the way in which the railways transformed Britain
by the scale of their engineering works, by shrinking national
space and reorganising the layouts of urban areas. Maps show the
evolution of early wagon routes into the first railway routes, the
frenetic activity of the 'Railway Mania' years, and the
consolidation of these lines into a national network. This exciting
presentation of railway development will interest the enthusiast as
well as the more general student of British transport history.
First published in 1998, this volume contains essays from leading
thinkers on both sides of the Atlantic on the relationship between
law and science. Science plays an ever-increasing part in the
development of legislation and the adjudication of cases. Its
limitations and its value are explored in these essays which
discuss issues of methodology and of evidence. Amongst areas
covered are silicone breast implants, the rape trauma syndrome, the
environment, inventions and Bayesianism.
ESPN: The Uncensored History traces the first 24-hour sports
network from its inception through its evolution into a slick media
outlet reaching more than 60 million homes via more than 26,000
cable providers. Entertainment and Sports Programming Network,
ESPN, has blazed a stunning path of achievement with its expansive
coverage of broadcast sports spinning off into ESPN2, ESPN Classic
Sports, ESPNews, and ESPN Magazine but has also experienced its
share of controversy. Along the way, this American entrepreneurial
triumph has alienated on-air talent, drawn charges of racial
discrimination, and seen employees accused of blatant sexual
harassment. ESPN's success story is no fairy tale. Among the
colorful lore and amusing anecdotes lurk serious complications and
controversies. Through information gleaned from internal documents,
police and court records, and interviews with network employees,
on-air talent, producers, and executives, ESPN: The Uncensored
History probes the inside story of America's premiere sports
network. Part corporate history, part media and cultural analysis,
and part expose, the book examines both the positive developments
effected by the network and the bad habits it has picked up from
the business it covers. This paperback reveals the most recent
developments at ESPN since the publication of the hardback,
including the network's aggressive reactions to the book."
Originally published in 1991. The post-war period witnessed massive
changes in the nature and operation of the world economy. This
"Atlas" examines those changes under the headings of population,
agriculture, energy, industry, national income, transport, trade,
labour and multinationals. Not an atlas in the conventional sense
of the term, this work is a heavily illustrated combination of
diagram and description. Its approach is broad and consists of a
sequence of self-contained modules which can be read independently
or as part of a wider whole. One of the most prominent themes to
emerge is the enormous force and influence of the capitalist
economic system based in the West; a host of economic indicators
demonstrates vividly the remarkable producing and consuming power
of the capitalist world. Many parts of the developing world are
tied in to the web of capitalist relations, but many fail to
benefit adequately, as the statistics on food supply and national
income demonstrate.
Published in 2000. Child abuse is endemic, it comes in many forms
and its categories are not closed. This book looks at responses to
aspects of child abuse in all five continents. The definitions are
different, though not all that different, the legal emphases vary
and so do management techniques. This book reveals the importance
of culture and structure in the commitment to eradicate the
problem.
Learn the histories and behind-closed-door chronicles of 69
monuments in Savannah, Georgia. These shrines commemorate the
Southern city's people and events, celebrating sculptors and
heroes, Savannah's contributions to America's wars, and its
economic and innovative legacy. Discover various ethnic groups who
have contributed to the city's history through monuments such as
the Jewish Burial Ground Marker, where people still lay pebbles to
honor those who have passed before them. Stories are shared in an
accessible, conversational, and engaging manner, with attention to
historical detail, and are accompanied by more than 180 images. Use
the included tour maps to enhance these accounts as you wander the
beautiful squares, parks, and boulevards of Savannah and appreciate
the "coastal empire" in a way you never have before.
First published in 1985, this Atlas uses over 50 specially drawn
maps to trace the rise and fall of the railways' fortunes, and is
supported by an interesting and authoritative text. Financial and
operating statistics are clearly presented in diagrammatic form and
provide a wealth of information rarely available to the student of
railway history. Freeman and Aldcroft provide the basis for a new
understanding of the way in which the railways transformed Britain
by the scale of their engineering works, by shrinking national
space and reorganising the layouts of urban areas. Maps show the
evolution of early wagon routes into the first railway routes, the
frenetic activity of the 'Railway Mania' years, and the
consolidation of these lines into a national network. This exciting
presentation of railway development will interest the enthusiast as
well as the more general student of British transport history.
With a completely refreshed look to celebrate its tenth
anniversary, Michael Freeman's iconic bestseller, The
Photographer's Eye, has never looked better. Design is the single
most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The
ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize
the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has
always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Of course,
digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design
first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows
immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because
image-editing tools make it possible to alter and enhance the
design after the shutter has been pressed. This has had a profound
effect on the way digital photographers take pictures. The
Photographers Eye shows how anyone can develop an eye for seeing
great digital photos. The book explores all the traditional
approaches to composition and design, but crucially, it also
addresses the new digital technique of shooting in the knowledge
that a picture will later be edited, manipulated, or montaged to
result in a final image that may be very different from the one
seen in the viewfinder.
This title was first published in 2001: Ethical thinking about
medical decision-making has roots deep in history. This collection
of contemporary essays by leading international scholars traces the
development of modern bioethics and explores the theory and current
issues surrounding this widely contested field.
Originally published in 1991. The post-war period witnessed massive
changes in the nature and operation of the world economy. This
"Atlas" examines those changes under the headings of population,
agriculture, energy, industry, national income, transport, trade,
labour and multinationals. Not an atlas in the conventional sense
of the term, this work is a heavily illustrated combination of
diagram and description. Its approach is broad and consists of a
sequence of self-contained modules which can be read independently
or as part of a wider whole. One of the most prominent themes to
emerge is the enormous force and influence of the capitalist
economic system based in the West; a host of economic indicators
demonstrates vividly the remarkable producing and consuming power
of the capitalist world. Many parts of the developing world are
tied in to the web of capitalist relations, but many fail to
benefit adequately, as the statistics on food supply and national
income demonstrate.
Originally published in hardback only in 1987, Michael Freeman's
valuable guide to the history of Nazi Germany now returns to print
in a substantially revised Second Edition. Dealing with all aspects
of the Nazi regime, it is far more than just an atlas: the
integration of the maps themselves with charts and other
visually-displayed data, and an extensive and authoritative
commentary, makes this a book to read as well as to refer to.
This volume collects together Michael Freeman's work on the family
and society, and the part law plays in defining, structuring and
controlling it. He questions the role of family law and its
interface with family values, as well as the rights and best
interests of children. Responsible parenthood is examined as well
as the relationship between family law and medical law, examining
surrogacy and saviour siblings. On adult relations the volume
centres on domestic violence, same sex marriage, and alternative
dispute resolution. Finally he examines the relationship between
law and religion, focusing on Jewish divorce and the role of the
state. The book is essential reading for scholars and students of
family law, as well as those interested in gender and patriarchy,
law and feminism, rights, and dispute resolution.
Over the past 20 years, cognitive neuroscience has revolutionized
our ability to understand the nature of human thought. Working with
the understandings of traditional psychology, the new brain science
is transforming many disciplines, from economics to literary
theory. These developments are now affecting the law and there is
an upsurge of interest in the potential of neuroscience to
contribute to our understanding of criminal and civil law and our
system of justice in general. The international and
interdisciplinary chapters in this volume are written by experts in
criminal behaviour, civil law and jurisprudence. They concentrate
on the potential of neuroscience to increase our understanding of
blame and responsibility in such areas as juveniles and the death
penalty, evidence and procedure, neurological enhancement and
treatment, property, end-of-life choices, contracting and the
effects of words and pictures in law. This collection suggests that
legal scholarship and practice will be increasingly enriched by an
interdisciplinary study of law, mind and brain and is a valuable
addition to the emerging field of neurolaw.
Domestic violence - domestic hooliganism it has been called - is
one of the cancers of our age. This volume offers a challenging
selection of materials as a picture of a multi-faceted problem. The
issues embraced range from criminal and civil law responses and the
value of mediation, to the impact on children, and to the cultural
context. The materials are derived from a variety of sources and
from different disciplines to offer the reader an understanding of
the problem not easily culled from standard library resources.
The Family, Law and Society series brings together, in a five
volume collection, the most significant articles and papers in key
aspects of family law from an international perspective. Over the
past two decades virtually all areas of family law have undergone
major doctrinal and theoretical changes - from the definition of
marriage and the financial and parenting consequences of divorce,
to the legal construction of parenthood. An equally important set
of changes has transformed the resolution of family disputes.
Inter-disciplinary in its approach, this series not only draws
together key law texts, but also scholarly articles from the fields
of sociology, social administration, politics, and psychology.
Taken together, these five volumes provide an invaluable resource
to students and scholars around the world interested in all aspects
of family law.
A quiet revolution has been gathering pace in photography - an
exploration of the subtleties, excitement and pleasure in making
images in black and white. This is not a case of old traditions
reasserting themselves, but rather a rediscovery of what imagery
made purely out of tones can offer to the creatively curious. The
fourth book in Michael Freeman's newest series, Michael Freeman
On...Black & White is a clear and concise guide to a unique,
enduring and very popular subset of photography. Broken down into
chapters covering every type of monochrome photography, the book
provides both a practical guide to working without the distraction
colour, details of the unique challenges posed by a genre that is
so defined by shape and light and the ways in which working in
monochrome can hugely improve your photographic practice.
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