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This book gives a unique historical and interpretive analysis of a
widely pervasive mode of thought that it describes as the legacy of
positivism. Viewing Auguste Comte as a pivotal figure, it charts
the historical origins of his positivism and follows its later
development through John Stuart Mill and Emile Littre. It shows how
epistemological shifts in positivism influenced parallel
developments in the human and legal sciences, and thereby treats
legal positivism and positivism as it is understood in the human
sciences within a common framework.
Uncover the secrets of Gemini Man in this highly illustrated
hardback packed with cast and crew interviews, stills, plus
previously unseen concept art. Two-time Academy Award-winner Ang
Lee, the director of Life of Pi and Brokeback Mountain, brings his
unique talents to Gemini Man, an innovative action thriller that
implements ground-breaking visual effects to deliver a unique and
compelling story. Gemini Man follows the elite but aging assassin
Henry Brogan (Will Smith) who finds himself suddenly targeted by a
mysterious young operative - one who knows his every move. Now the
focus of an international manhunt, Brogan must confront his past,
his choices, and himself if he plans to survive. Gemini Man - the
Art and Making of the Movie offers exclusive concept art,
interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of this extraordinary
film. Discover Brogan's journey from page to screen, including the
progressive VFX and cinematic technology that made the film
possible.
This book gives a unique historical and interpretive analysis of a
widely pervasive mode of thought that it describes as the legacy of
positivism. Viewing Auguste Comte as a pivotal figure, it charts
the historical origins of his positivism and follows its later
development through John Stuart Mill and Emile Littre. It shows how
epistemological shifts in positivism influenced parallel
developments in the human and legal sciences, and thereby treats
legal positivism and positivism as it is understood in the human
sciences within a common framework.
Rape is a fact of life for the incarcerated. Can American society
maintain the commitment expressed in recent federal legislation to
eliminate the rampant and costly sexual abuse that has been
institutionalized into its system of incarceration? Each year, as
many as 200,000 individuals are victims of various types of sexual
abuse perpetrated in American prisons, jails, juvenile detention
facilities, and lockups. As many as 80,000 of them suffer violent
or repeated rape. Those who are outside the incarceration
experience are largely unaware of this ongoing physical and mental
damage-abuses that not only affect the victims and perpetrators,
but also impose vast costs on society as a whole. This book
supplies a uniquely full account of this widespread sexual abuse
problem. Author Michael Singer has drawn on official reports to
provide a realistic assessment of the staggering financial cost to
society of this sexual abuse, and comprehensively addressed the
current, severely limited legal procedures for combating sexual
abuse in incarceration. The book also provides an evaluation of the
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and its recently announced
national standards, and assesses their likely future impact on the
institution of prison rape in America.
The five United States military service academies are some of the
most elite schools in the nation, taking the finest high school
students and turning them into commissioned officers of the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. Over 60,000
students a year begin the arduous process of applying, and about
4,000 get in. At West Point alone, over 15,000 candidates start the
applications process. Less than a third of them finish it. Some
figure out that they aren't going to be competitive, some get
derailed with specific problems, and some get lost and drop out
even though they might have gotten in. From applications to
Congressional nominations, from athletics to medical
qualifications, the process is unlike any other for getting into
college. This book leads students and their families through the
process step by step, offering the tools needed for the very best
chance of success. Covering special issues and concerns like LGBTQ,
women and minorities, criminal records, and more, the author also
discusses whether attending a service academy is RIGHT for the
prospective student, and what he or she can expect upon acceptance,
admission, and attendance. Using his personal experience in helping
his son through the applications process, Michael Singer Dobson
provides all candidates with the ins and outs of the competition
for a spot at one of these prestigious schools.
Written by a legal scholar for the general reader, this book
demystifies the institution of the jury and validates its political
power, providing valuable insights for the more than 30 million
Americans who receive a jury summons each year. Jury Duty:
Reclaiming Your Political Power and Taking Responsibility presents
an accessible account of the origins and development of the jury
system as well as a comprehensive, stage-by-stage description of a
jury trial and of the sentencing procedure in a criminal trial. The
work also provides a unique estimate of the cost of the jury
system, which is particularly relevant in this continuing era of
budget constraints. Rejecting the justifications usually given for
the jury system, the work explains how the political roles of the
jury constitute the chief value of the jury system. The basis of
these political roles is the unquestionable power of the jury to
acquit even a guilty criminal defendant, which allows juries to
prevent the enforcement of unjust laws and the imposition of unjust
punishments. Accordingly, the book challenges a range of practices
that the judiciary has developed to obstruct the jury's exercise of
this power. Most people-even including many lawyers-remain unaware
of these practices, but they undermine the value of the jury system
to our society. Finally, the book offers an original,
thought-provoking analysis of the responsibilities imposed on
criminal trial jurors in cases of compelling injustice.
Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic and
unprecedented shift in Jewish-Christian relations, including signs
of a new, improved Christian attitude towards Jews. "Christianity
in Jewish Terms" is a Jewish theological response to the profound
changes that have taken place in Christian thought. The book is
divided into ten chapters, each of which features a main essay,
written by a Jewish scholar, that explores the meaning of a set of
Christian beliefs. Following the essay are responses from a second
Jewish scholar and a Christian scholar. Designed to generate new
conversations within the American Jewish community and between the
Jewish and Christian communities, "Christianity in Jewish Terms"
lays the foundation for better understanding. It was named a Choice
Outstanding Academic Book of 2001.
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