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Book SynopsisA naive, visual subculture involving public space has become widespread throughout Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union and expansion of globalization. Makeshift sculptural scenes appear in the environment through accidental interactions and random interventions by unrelated people products of indiscriminate behaviour, mistakes, destruction, and natural vegetation running wild. Ultimately, nobody is responsible for this happenstance. It is all God's will.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains how and why European non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs) engage in advocacy towards the European Union (EU).It analyses the heterogenous structure of the sector, with examples ranging from large multinational networks to essentially single person NGDOs. The book provides a detailed map of the topics which have featured in NGDO advocacy since 2006, arguing that NGDOs have generally been reactive in their advocacy towards the EU. The author explains how they have contested a number of policy issues on the agendas of the EU institutions, especially around the diversion of aid to manage migration and leverage private sector investments. Furthermore, some NGDOs have used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to re-package their pre-existing policy demands. Based on an analytical framework focused around three variables, namely moral vision, funding concerns, and the need to build/maintain a good' reputation, the book explains these advocacy choi

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Book SynopsisThe Military Balance has been published since 1959. The 2024 edition provides an open-source assessment of the armed forces and equipment inventories of over 170 countries, with accompanying defence economics data. In addition to detailed country data, The Military Balance assesses, region-by-region, important military issues. It includes graphics to illustrate defence personnel, equipment, and procurement developments. The 65th edition examines emerging lessons from Russiaâs full-scale invasion of Ukraine, details Chinese military activity around Taiwan, and identifies developments in uninhabited aerial vehicle exports. The accompanying wallchart spotlights the important issues around critical national infrastructure in the Euro-Atlantic. The book draws on the breadth of data in the Military Balance+ online database. The Military Balance and Military Balance+ are indispensable sources of information for those involved in defence and security policymaking, analysis, and research.Table of ContentsIndexes of Tables, Figures and MapsEditor’s IntroductionPart One: Capabilities, Trends and EconomicsChapter 1 Defence and military analysisChapter 2 North AmericaChapter 3 EuropeChapter 4 Russia and EurasiaChapter 5 AsiaChapter 6 Middle East and North AfricaChapter 7 Latin America and the CaribbeanChapter 8 Sub-Saharan AfricaPart Two: ReferenceExplanatory notesList of abbreviations for data sectionsInternational comparisons of defence expenditure and military personnelIndex of country/territory abbreviationsIndex of countries and territories

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the Incel community and their motivations to use the internet as a way of expressing their fear and loathing of modern women.

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Book SynopsisOffers an updated definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness.

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Book SynopsisMost ancient history focuses on the urban elite. Papyrology explores the daily lives of the more typical men and women in antiquity. Aphrodito, a village in sixth-century AD Egypt, is antiquity''s best source for micro-level social history. The archive of Dioskoros of Aphrodito introduces thousands of people living the normal business of their lives: loans, rent contracts, work agreements, marriage, divorce. In exceptional cases, the papyri show raw conflict: theft, plunder, murder. Throughout, Dioskoros struggles to keep his family in power in Aphrodito, and to keep Aphrodito independent from the local tax collectors. The emerging picture is a different vision of Roman late antiquity than what we see from the view of the urban elites. It is a world of free peasants building networks of trust largely beyond the reach of the state. Aphrodito''s eighth-century AD papyri show that this world dies in the early years of Islamic rule.Trade Review'… this is an impressive book and an excellent introduction to Aphrodito and the wealth of its material BEFORE the Islamic Conquest … will leave the reader wanting more, it also provides the tools for further exploration.' Jennifer Cromwell, Bryn Mawr Classical Review'Ruffini's presentation is an optimistic vision of late antique Egypt and the ability of its inhabitants to get on and live their lives without due interference from outside. For Ruffini there is no oppressive state or crushing bureaucracy, and the religious controversies of the period pass most of the population by.' Gareth Sears, Medieval Archaeology'Life in An Egyptian Village in Late Antiquity is a well-organized exploration of a rich archival source-a corpus rendered less daunting, for the outsider, by Ruffini's imaginative prose.' Nancy Khalek, Journal of Near Eastern StudiesTable of Contents1. Aphrodito in Egypt; 2. A world of violence; 3. A world of law; 4. Dioskoros, caught in between; 5. Working in the fields; 6. Town crafts and trades; 7. Looking to heaven; 8. From cradle to grave; 9. Aphrodito's women; 10. Big men and strangers; 11. Life in the big city; 12. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis four volume collection of selected works examines the political, social and economic aspects of the interaction between Chinese society and the natural environment from past to present as well as future challenges. Volume 1 and 2 are dedicated to China's environmental history and the tremendous environmental challenges of today's emerging economy, the second part (Volume 3-4) focuses on society's response to environmental degradation and climate change.

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Book SynopsisOnce Upon a China is an unconventional architectural story of great beauty, empathy, honour and sadness. The chapters are ingenious reimaginations of Dream of the Red Mansion', Journey to the West ', The Water Margin', and Romance of the Three Kingdoms', and are conceived as specific themes of Chinese identity: domesticity, consumerism, democracy and adaptability. These four seminal pre-modern fictions contain diverse voices and philosophical perspectives on history as well as satires that have defined past developments of Chinese societies, politics and the built environment. Comics is an unorthodox but extraordinary medium for architectural speculations. The eccentric characteristics of comic-inspired drawings in this book enrich the processes of conception and conceptualisation of design their fragmented yet sequential nature proves versatile in the imagination of spatial experiences, enabling the complex stories of place, brief and building to materialise. At thTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Domesticity. Dream of the Green Chamber. 2. Consumerism. Journey to the North West. 3. Democracy. The Margin of Water. 4. Adaptability. Romance of All Kingdoms. Project + Reproduction Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisOnce Upon a China is an unconventional architectural story of great beauty, empathy, honour and sadness. The chapters are ingenious reimaginations of Dream of the Red Mansion', Journey to the West ', The Water Margin', and Romance of the Three Kingdoms', and are conceived as specific themes of Chinese identity: domesticity, consumerism, democracy and adaptability. These four seminal pre-modern fictions contain diverse voices and philosophical perspectives on history as well as satires that have defined past developments of Chinese societies, politics and the built environment. Comics is an unorthodox but extraordinary medium for architectural speculations. The eccentric characteristics of comic-inspired drawings in this book enrich the processes of conception and conceptualisation of design their fragmented yet sequential nature proves versatile in the imagination of spatial experiences, enabling the complex stories of place, brief and building to materialise. At thTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Domesticity. Dream of the Green Chamber. 2. Consumerism. Journey to the North West. 3. Democracy. The Margin of Water. 4. Adaptability. Romance of All Kingdoms. Project + Reproduction Credits. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe volumes in this set, originally published between 1978 and 1992, draw together research by leading academics in the area of urban education, and provide a rigorous examination of related key issues. The volumes examine teaching, urban schools, community and race issues in education in the US, whilst also exploring the general principles and practices of education in various countries. This set will be of particular interest to students of sociology and urbanization respectively.

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Book SynopsisPart autobiography, part thought piece, part references, the book takes an insightful look at the experience and cases of renowned paediatrician and forensic expert witness Dr. Charles Ferguson. The book presents the interaction of science and law as it applies, specifically, the Canadian courts, but the justice process as a whole. Dr. Ferguson's experiencefrom a scientist and medical professional's perspectivein dealing with lawyers, judges, and the process of testifying in numerous courtoffers a unique glimpse into how the two worlds of science and law don't always mesh. In some cases the evidence is compelling and definitive. In others, far from it. Ultimately, the book presents the important role of the forensic expert and expert witness as a vital and deciding factor as the courtroom proceedings play out.The cases presented in the bookcases Dr. Ferguson was personally involved withare interesting, the conclusions and results arrived at by Dr. Ferguson are well thoTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter One: IntroductionChapter Two: The Divide between Science and LawChapter Three: The Gatekeeper FunctionChapter Four: The TrialChapter Five: Earlier OpportunitiesChapter Six: Concluding Thoughts

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Book SynopsisJane Custance Baker is an independent scholar, who went to university in her 50s, gaining her PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.Trade ReviewAn entertaining analysis of the clues provided by descriptions of clothes in interwar crime fiction. * Natasha Cooper, Literary Review *An appealing book about a less than obvious field of study … You might not think that this topic justifies a full-length book - but it does so, and without padding … The writing is accessible and lively. * Martin Edwards, author of The Life of Crime *This lucid, insightful, extensively researched book breaks new ground by revealing how the language of dress and fashion articulated anxieties about class, deception, change and upheaval for the millions who turned to detective fiction for reassurance and escape in interwar Britain. It's an important work and an exciting read. * Fiona Hackney, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK *A highly original study of cultural significance of dress in interwar Britain, through the lens of detective fiction. Using a new large-scale survey of the representation of clothing across 280 texts, Baker reveals the powerful cultural meanings of clothes and their importance in constructing gender, class and national identities. * Jane Hamlett, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Getting it Wrong Chapter 3: Searching for Mr Right; Interwar Masculinities Chapter 4: From British Empire to English Heritage, Weaving Nation and Gender Chapter 5: Womanhood Chapter 6: Addressing Race Chapter 7: Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhat is the relationship between the soul, or inner life, and what we wear in the making of identity and belief? What bearing do religious and political belonging, respectability, and resistance have on the way in which we dress? Why have more traditional religious practices been so prescriptive about body adornment? Historically, fashionable dress and religion have been positioned as polar opposites. Silhouettes of the Soul brings them together, placing them in conversation with each other. By moving beyond traditional, social scientific, and historical analysis of religious attire and adornment the book presents a variety of disciplinary approaches from across regional, social, and religious locations.Contentious and challenging, as well as academically rigorous, the book''s diverse range of contributors - from fashion and religious studies scholars, to designers, activists, monastics, and journalists - explore the relationship between religion and fashion, extending the meaniTrade ReviewAn exciting and refreshing take on the relationship between religion and fashion through an exploration of “deep dress.” Silhouettes of the Soul moves beyond the Christo-centrism prominent in the study of religious dress to highlight a diverse range of religions and religious people from queer Buddhist monks to the Muslim modest fashion movement to religious robes in ancient India. This is a great book for students of fashion and curious readers alike. * Kayla Wheeler, Xavier University, USA *This provocative volume challenges readers to question assumptions about religion and ecclesiastical fashion as dress reflects new conceptions of spirit, distinguishing religious innovators from past beliefs and practices. * Elisha P. Renne, University of Michigan, USA *This volume draws together scholars from diverse disciplinary homes to offer concepts and frames to help our understanding of the role of clothing in theological constructions, devotional practices, and cultivation of the self, as well as the broader aesthetics of concealment of the human form. * Liz Bucar, Northeastern University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Contributors Introduction Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) and Jeanine Viau (University of Central Florida, USA) Section One: Interfacing the Divine Section One Introduction by Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) and Jeanine Viau (University of Central Florida, USA) 1. The Future Body as Ultimate Dress Fiona Dieffenbacher (Parsons School of Design, USA) 2. No One Can Tell: On the Silent Glamour of Meher Baba Nicola Masciandaro (Brooklyn College, CUNY, USA) 3. Embodiments of Shakti: Cosmic Power Displayed by Kumaris, Incarnate Goddesses of Nepal Liz Wilson (Miami University of Ohio, USA) 4. Interview with Kodo Nishimura Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) and Mark Larrimore (The New School, USA) Section Two: Practices of Emulation and Transformation Section Two Introduction by Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) and Jeanine Viau (University of Central Florida, USA) 5. Naked or Nude? Reading the Threads, the Bare and the Threadbare in Ancient Indian Religion Joseph Walser (Tufts University, USA) 6. Empowered Entrepreneurs: Women of Muslim Faith and the Modest Fashion Movement in the U.S. Hassanah El-Yacoubi (University of California Riverside, USA) 7. Fashioning the Subject: Black Queerness, Identity, and an Ethic of Honor Benae Beamon (Bucknell University, USA) 8. From the Medieval Christ to Fashion’s Heroin Chic: The Sublime Emulation of the Emaciated Paradigm in Secular and Religious Iconography Tanya White (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada) 9. In and Out of One Another’s Closets: A Dialogue Jeanine Viau (University of Central Florida, USA) with Shekinah Morrison (University of Central Florida, USA) Section Three: The Radiance of the Concealed Section Three Introduction by Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) and Jeanine Viau (University of Central Florida, USA) 10. Making Islamic Masculinities: Clothing Traditions in African American Islam Michael Muhammad Knight (University of Central Florida, USA) 11. Holly Woodlawn, Trash Queen: Queer Agency and Resistance in the Pursuit of Glamour Jared Vázquez (University of Denver, USA) 12. Fashioning A Glamour: Magical Embodiment in Contemporary Witchcraft Kristen J. Sollée (The New School, USA) 13. Interview with Damcho Otto von Busch (Parsons School of Design, USA) Index

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Book SynopsisIlluminates contemporary debates on citizenship, identity and multiculturalism through the lens of Tariq Modood's thought

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Book SynopsisThe essays selected for this volume show how radical and Marxist criminology has established itself as an influential critique since it emerged in the late 1960s. Unlike orthodox criminology which emphasizes individual level explanations of criminal behavior, radical and Marxist criminology emphasizes power inequality and structures, especially those related to class, as key factors in crime, law and justice. This collection of essays draws attention to the way in which structural forces shape and influence both individual and institutional (for example, governmental) behavior; highlights neglected crime (corporate, governmental, state-corporate and environmental) which causes more extensive damage than the street crimes examined by orthodox criminology; and discusses the ways in which law and criminal justice processes reinforce power structures and contribute to class control.Trade ReviewMichael J. Lynch, winner of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Division on Critical Criminology, American Society of Criminology. ’...an interesting collection of papers, which gives the reader a good insight in how the strand of RMC has developed over time.’ Marx & Philosophy Review of BooksTable of ContentsContents: Introduction; Part I Definitions and Background: Social class and the definition of crime, Herman Schwendinger and Julia Schwendinger; From 'crime' to social harm?, Paddy Hillyard and Steve Tombs; Critical criminology and the critique of domination: the story of an intellectual movement, Raymond J. Michalowski; Toward a political economy of crime, William J. Chambliss; The value of quantitative analysis for a critical understanding of crime and society, Steven E. Barkan; Toward a Marxian theory of deviance, Steven Spitzer. Part II Varieties of Radical/Marxist Criminology: The tasks facing a realist criminology, Jock Young; The state of the criminology of crimes of the state, Dawn L. Rothe and David O. Friedrichs; Corporate violence against Canadian women: assessing left-realist research and policy, Walter S. DeKeseredy and Colin Goff; Rape, sexual inequality and levels of violence, Julia Schwendinger and Herman Schwendinger. Part III Explaining Crime: Class and the economics of crime, David M. Gordon; A cross-national test of Bonger's theory of criminality and economic conditions, Olena Antonaccio and Charles R. Tittle; A tale of two capitalisms: preliminary spatial and historical comparisons of homicide rates in Western Europe and the USA, Steve Hall and Craig McLean; The rate of surplus value and crime: a theoretical and empirical examination of Marxian economic theory and criminology, Michael J. Lynch, W. Byron Groves and Alan Lizotte; A critique of criminology: toward an integrated structural-Marxist theory of delinquency production, Mark Colvin and John Pauly; Delinquency and the age structure of society, David F. Greenberg; Poverty, inequality and youth violence, Ronald C. Kramer. Part IV Social Control: Policing and Punishment: Unemployment, imprisonment and social structures of accumulation: historical contingency in the Rusche-Kirchheimer hypothesis, Raymond J. Michalowski and Susan M. Carlson; The Buffalo police, 1872-1900: labor unrest, politi

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Book SynopsisLandscape Imagery, Politics and Identity in a Divided Germany, 1968-1989 explores the communicative relationship between German landscape painting and the viewing public that developed in the wake of the student revolutions of the late 1960s. The book demonstrates that, contrary to some historical thinking, more similarities than differences characterized the sociopolitical concerns of East and West Germans during the late Cold War Era, and that it was these shared issues that were reflected in the revival of the Romantic painting genre. Catherine Wilkins focuses on recovering the agency of the individual artist and in revising historiography with sensitivity to narration ''from below.'' Interdisciplinary in nature, art historians can benefit from the study''s analysis of images and artists not widely known outside of Germany. Additionally, the consolidation of statistics and data regarding German postwar cultural policy are relevant for political and cultural historians. The Trade Review'... well-written and beautifully produced. It has a generous set of colour illustrations of the artists under discussion.' Journal of Contemporary European Studies '... [an] imaginative and engaging work - a book that will be valuable to a wide audience including art historians and historians, other German studies scholars, and anyone with an interest in postwar German art - the reader is provided with more than twenty of the key images created by the six Cold War artists and their post-Wende students.' German HistoryTable of ContentsContents: Introduction; Defining the culture and politics of a new generation; Revolutionary romantic landscapes; War memory and division; Gendering Germany in the 1970s and 1980s; Reconsidering religiosity in divided Germany; Conclusion; Post-script, post-wende; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume contributes to the codification debate by bringing together research articles which compare and contrast the experience of countries which have a criminal code with those operating a case law system. The articles consider the criticisms that are often made of criminal code systems such as: the implicit restrictions on judicial discretion; the tendency towards inflexibility; the discrepancy that can develop between the theory and the development of the law in practice; and the potential difficulty of a criminal code fitting into a country's domestic socio-legal culture. The advantages of the case law system are also considered such as reliance on the judiciary for the development of the nation's criminal law as well as the ability to legislate on the problems of the day by enacting topical laws for distinct subjects. Whereas wholesale codification is a much more accepted phenomenon in the continental law traditions, simplistic transplants from one legal tradition can result Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; Part I Forming a Criminal Code: A primer on codification, Ferdinand Fairfax Stone; Structuring criminal codes to perform their function, Paul H. Robinson; Codification of the criminal law (1): the case for a code, A.T.H. Smith; Codification of the criminal law (2): the technique of codification, Francis Bennion; Codification of the criminal law (3): the draft code, complicity and the inchoate offences, Andrew Ashworth; Codification of the criminal law (4): restatement or reform, Celia Wells. Part II Attempts at Codification in England and Wales, and the British Empire: Codification of the laws in seventeenth century England, Barbara Shapiro; Reconstructing the English codification debate: the Criminal Law Commissioners 1833-45, Lindsay Farmer; R.S. Wright’s Model Criminal Code: a forgotten chapter in the history of the criminal law, M.L. Friedland; The codification of the criminal law, Gráinne de Búrca and Simon Gardner; A criminal code: must we wait for ever?, Lord Bingham; Criminal law at the crossroads: the impact of human rights from the Law Commission’s perspective and the need for a code, Mrs Justice Arden. Part III A Comparative Perspective: The challenge of a model penal code, Herbert Wechsler; The five worst (and five best) American criminal codes, Paul H. Robinson, Michael T. Cahill and Usman Mohammad; Jurisprudence in the criminal law, G.L. Radbruch; An empire of light? Learning and lawmaking in the history of German law, Stefan Vogenauer; An empire of light? II: learning and lawmaking in Germany today, Stefan Vogenauer. Part IV Some Benefits and Drawbacks of Codification: On circumstances favouring codification, Mirjan Damaška; Codification and judge-made law: a problem of coexistence, Mr Justice Scarman; Here lies the Common Law: rest in peace, H.R. Hahlo (including comment by L.C.B. Gower); Ibi renascit jus commune, M.R. Topping and J.P.M. Vandenlinden; Codifying the common law: protracted gestation, H.R. Hahlo; Codification and law reform: some lessons from the Canadian experience, Gilles Létourneau and Stanley A. Cohen; Codification of the criminal law: an attainable ideal?, Jenny Lavery. Name index.

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Book SynopsisThe International Police Executive Symposium (IPES, www.ipes.info) coordinates annual international conferences to evaluate critical issues in policing and recommend practical solutions to law enforcement executives deployed across the globe. Drawn from the 2005 proceedings hosted by the Czech Republic in Prague, Effective Crime Reduction Strategies: International Perspectives contains contributions from the renowned criminal justice and law enforcement professionals who gathered at this elite annual meeting. Dedicated to continued reduction in crime through local and global response, these international experts share effective crime-fighting principles and tried and proven best practices.Thoroughly revised and updated since the initial proceedings, the reports in this volume are divided into six sections which explore a host of essential topics: Critical Issues in European Law Enforcement: Highlights efforts in Hungary, ATable of ContentsCritical Issues in European Law Enforcement. Contemporary Concerns: Policing in the United States and Canada. Paradigm Shifts: Policing as Democracy Evolves. Revising Traditional Law Enforcement in Asia to Meet Contemporary Demands. The Positive Influence of Unionization on Police Professionalism. Significant Issues Facing Twenty-First Century Law Enforcement. Conclusion. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, Dr. Schneider has updated every chapter in this reliable text using the latest research, the most recently published articles and books, and feedback from professors and students using the first edition. Providing an introduction to dominant approaches, key concepts, theories, and research, the book supplies concrete advice on planning, implementing, and evaluating a crime prevention plan. This edition includes a new chapter applying crime prevention through social development principles to adolescents and young adults. This chapter is a recognition of the disproportionate rate of offending by adolescents and young adults as well as the distinctive risk factors faced by these groups. It also emphasizes the unique nature of applying social problem-solving solutions to adolescents and young adults who have been in formal contact with the criminal justice system. The focus is on recidivism prevention, an oftTrade Review"Straightforward and easy to understand, the second edition of Stephen Schneider’s Crime Prevention: Theory and Practice delivers what its title promises. It examines various approaches to crime prevention, analyzing strengths and weaknesses, history, and progress. What separates this book from others on the topic is that case studies and academic research results illustrate theories in action and demonstrate real-life outcomes. The author chose wisely when gathering the case studies, with examples from all corners of Western civilization. As cultures continue to mingle and merge, such information will become increasingly relevant."- Danté I. Moriconi, CPP, PCI, PSP, CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) Table of ContentsCrime Prevention: An Overview. Theory and Practice of Crime Prevention: An Overview. Dominant Crime Prevention Approaches. Situational Crime Prevention and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. Crime Prevention through Social Development. Crime Prevention through Social Development for Adolescents and Young Adults. Community Crime Prevention. Role of Government and Police in Crime Prevention. The State and Crime Prevention. Policing and Crime Prevention. Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Crime Prevention Project. Crime Prevention Project, Phase One: Planning. Crime Prevention Project, Phase Two: Implementing a Crime Prevention Project. Crime Prevention Project, Phases Three and Four: Evaluating and Adjusting the Crime Prevention Plan. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides protocols for suicide and equivocal death investigation, police action shooting investigations and a homicide supervisor''s checklist. It contains state-of-the-art anatomical graphics in full color to assist the investigator in describing any injuries or wounds to the body.Trade Review"There are many practical recommendations made in this field guide that will contribute to thorough, quality investigations. I personally highly recommend that dedicated homicide cops avail themselves of this invaluable resource."— Det. Mark Czworniak, Violent Crimes Unit, Area North Detective Bureau, Chicago Police Department"Using these checklists will ensure that a proper and complete investigation is undertaken at the death scene. … As a former Deputy Chief of the NYPD working in the Office of the Chief of Detectives, I would encourage and recommend that detectives who are charged with the responsibility of conducting death investigations have this Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist & Field Guide, Second Edition in their hands at the scene of the crime.—Edwin T. Dreher, Deputy Chief (Ret.), Office of the Chief of Detectives, New York City Police Department " … should be required equipment for every cop."— Lt. Larry Hallmark, Criminal Investigation Division, Grapevine Police Department, Grapevine, Texas"I have owned and utilized the first edition of the Checklist and Field Guide for many years in my career of homicide investigations and rely on it for almost every investigation. The second edition has brilliantly expanded on the "best practice" philosophy and incorporated explanations, references, and full color medicolegal illustrations to make the information and principles easily understood. … The addition of the medicolegal illustrations and inclusions for electronic and digital evidence is an example of Vernon Geberth’s dedication to providing the most current information available to advancing technologies. indexed and laid-out in a logical and chronological order to quickly reference the material and guide the reader through a checklist of considerations and techniques that are instrumental to insure a proper and complete investigation."—Sgt. Mark Reynolds, General Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, Texas, USA " … sets the standard for homicide investigations with examples, algorithms, options to consider, and tasks to perform. … built for the rigors of the field with laminated pages, wire spiral binding, and large print. … I would recommend the Practical Homicide Investigation: Checklist and Field Guide, Second Edition for anyone who is responsible for processing, investigating, supervising, or prosecuting homicides."—Sheriff Heath Taylor, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Phenix City, Alabama"This newly revised Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist and Field Guide is one of the most useful tools that an investigator can utilize at the scene of an unattended death. … a no-nonsense practical approach from Mr. Geberth, who is considered The Master of practical death investigations."—Anny Sauvageau, Chief Medical Examiner, Alberta, Edmonton, Canada" … a comprehensive and easy to use companion to Lieutenant Commander Geberth’s definitive texts on medicolegal death investigation, Practical Homicide Investigation, Tactics, Procedures and Forensic Techniques and Sex-Related Homicide Death Investigation. This step-by-step guide provides checklists highlighting the key points necessary for the thorough investigation of many different death scenarios. The elegant color illustrations and diagrams are also very useful references. … an invaluable resource for law enforcement officers and all crime scene and medicolegal death investigators."—Barbara C. Wolf, M.D., District Medical Examiner District 5, Florida"Whether you are a long time veteran or rookie cop this field guide is a must have tool for your day to day operations. … Vernon is a true professional and will not steer you wrong, add this to your investigative library today."—Sgt. Sam Todd (Ret.) Kent, Ohio Police Dept."Simply put, if you aren't using the principles and methods taught in these text books you're probably doing it wrong. Vernon's ability to get your attention, keep it and then have you retain the information is top shelf to say the least. The information is written in such a manner that a rookie patrol officer could very easily take the checklist to an active crime scene, employ the techniques and principles provided within and then later testify in court as to what he did and why."— Det. Jeff Locklear, Police Specialist, Fayetteville Police Homicide" … very practical with its color illustrations and pages which are weather proof and also writeable. No agency should be without them."—Marvin Skeen, Chief Criminal Investigator, Office of Attorney General State of Washington, Homicide Investigation Tracking System "There are many practical recommendations made in this field guide that will contribute to thorough, quality investigations. I personally highly recommend that dedicated homicide cops avail themselves of this invaluable resource."— Det. Mark Czworniak, Violent Crimes Unit, Area North Detective Bureau, Chicago Police Department"Using these checklists will ensure that a proper and complete investigation is undertaken at the death scene. … As a former Deputy Chief of the NYPD working in the Office of the Chief of Detectives, I would encourage and recommend that detectives who are charged with the responsibility of conducting death investigations have this Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist & Field Guide, Second Edition in their hands at the scene of the crime.—Edwin T. Dreher, Deputy Chief (Ret.), Office of the Chief of Detectives, New York City Police Department " … should be required equipment for every cop."— Lt. Larry Hallmark, Criminal Investigation Division, Grapevine Police Department, Grapevine, Texas"I have owned and utilized the first edition of the Checklist and Field Guide for many years in my career of homicide investigations and rely on it for almost every investigation. The second edition has brilliantly expanded on the "best practice" philosophy and incorporated explanations, references, and full color medicolegal illustrations to make the information and principles easily understood. … The addition of the medicolegal illustrations and inclusions for electronic and digital evidence is an example of Vernon Geberth’s dedication to providing the most current information available to advancing technologies. indexed and laid-out in a logical and chronological order to quickly reference the material and guide the reader through a checklist of considerations and techniques that are instrumental to insure a proper and complete investigation."—Sgt. Mark Reynolds, General Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, Texas, USA " … sets the standard for homicide investigations with examples, algorithms, options to consider, and tasks to perform. … built for the rigors of the field with laminated pages, wire spiral binding, and large print. … I would recommend the Practical Homicide Investigation: Checklist and Field Guide, Second Edition for anyone who is responsible for processing, investigating, supervising, or prosecuting homicides."—Sheriff Heath Taylor, Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Phenix City, Alabama"This newly revised Practical Homicide Investigation Checklist and Field Guide is one of the most useful tools that an investigator can utilize at the scene of an unattended death. … a no-nonsense practical approach from Mr. Geberth, who is considered The Master of practical death investigations."—Anny Sauvageau, Chief Medical Examiner, Alberta, Edmonton, Canada" … a comprehensive and easy to use companion to Lieutenant Commander Geberth’s definitive texts on medicolegal death investigation, Practical Homicide Investigation, Tactics, Procedures and Forensic Techniques and Sex-Related Homicide Death Investigation. This step-by-step guide provides checklists highlighting the key points necessary for the thorough investigation of many different death scenarios. The elegant color illustrations and diagrams are also very useful references. … an invaluable resource for law enforcement officers and all crime scene and medicolegal death investigators."—Barbara C. Wolf, M.D., District Medical Examiner District 5, Florida"Whether you are a long time veteran or rookie cop this field guide is a must have tool for your day to day operations. … Vernon is a true professional and will not steer you wrong, add this to your investigative library today."—Sgt. Sam Todd (Ret.) Kent, Ohio Police Dept."Simply put, if you aren't using the principles and methods taught in these text books you're probably doing it wrong. Vernon's ability to get your attention, keep it and then have you retain the information is top shelf to say the least. The information is written in such a manner that a rookie patrol officer could very easily take the checklist to an active crime scene, employ the techniques and principles provided within and then later testify in court as to what he did and why."— Det. Jeff Locklear, Police Specialist, Fayetteville Police Homicide" … very practical with its color illustrations and pages which are weather proof and also writeable. No agency should be without them."—Marvin Skeen, Chief Criminal Investigator, Office of Attorney General State of Washington, Homicide Investigation Tracking System Table of ContentsThe Checklist Approach to Homicide Investigation. The Homicide Crime Scene. The Patrol Officer’s Duties. The First Officer Initiates the Homicide Investigation. The Patrol Officer’s Checklist. The Preliminary Investigation at the Scene. The Investigative Checklist. Duties of the Detective Supervisor upon Arrival at the Scene. Specific Investigative Duties at the Scene. Suicide Investigation. Final Exit Suicides. Suicide-By-Cop Scenarios. Autoerotic Fatalities. Investigative Fatal Fires Checklist. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS ). Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Crime Scene Documentation. Documentation of the Crime Scene Sketch. Recommendations and Guidelines for Proper. Death Notifications to Surviving Family. Members. Sex-Related Homicide Investigation. Medicolegal Considerations. Supervisor’s Homicide Checklist. Investigation of Police-Related Shootings. Investigation of OISs and Use of Deadly Force. Incidents. Appendix. Procedures for the Collection of Evidence. Collection of Specific Types of Evidence. Crime Scene Collection of Electronic and. Digital Evidence. Notes.

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Book SynopsisSenses and Sensation: Critical and Primary Sources offers a comprehensive collection of key writings essential to anyone wishing to gain a critical understanding of sensory studies. The four volumes include 101 essays from leading scholars in the humanities, social sciences, arts and design, biology, psychology and the neurosciences.Drawing upon historical and contemporary texts from a wide range of sources, this set is inspired by the sensory turn in the humanities, social sciences and fine arts which has challenged the monopoly that psychology formerly held over the study of senses and sensation. It also builds upon the revolution in psychology and the neurosciences which has led to an increased emphasis on the interaction and integration of the senses, in place of the one-sense-at-a-time approach.Ordered by discipline, the volumes cover geography and anthropology, history and sociology, biology, psychology and neuroscience, and art and design. Each volume is separately introduced an

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Book SynopsisThese 13 essays consolidate and critique Ranciere's work on literature, from his archival investigations of the literary efforts of 19th-century workers to his engagements with specific novelists and poets, and from his concept of 'literarity' to his central positioning of the novel in his account of the three 'regimes' of literary practice.

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Book SynopsisAn Introduction focusing on the intersections between text and photography in the 20th Century American Photo-Text 1930-1960.

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Book SynopsisNorthern Scotland is an established scholarly journal that has been in existence since 1972, also available in book format. While it carries material of a mainly historical nature, from the earliest times to the modern era, it is a cross-disciplinary publication, which also addresses cultural, economic, political and geographical themes relating to the Highlands and Islands and the north-east of Scotland. It contains substantial articles and book reviews, as well as interviews and reports of research projects in progress.

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Book SynopsisSergei Prozorov critically analyses Stalinism as a distinct strain of political theory, showing how it was oriented towards transforming, not protecting, life in accordance with the communist ideal. He engages with the theories of Foucault, Agamben, Esposito, Meillassoux, Henry and Malabou to critique conventional approaches to biopolitics.Trade Review'The Biopolitics of Stalinism is as lucid and usable as it is theoretically innovative. It draws connections from current issues in Soviet Studies to ongoing debates in philosophy and the social sciences… A necessary book for any scholar looking for a new perspective on Stalinism and its aftermath. It also heralds the possibility of an anarchist critique of biopolitical regimes, including of the Soviet system.' --Ania Aizman, Harvard University, Slavic and East European Journal. 'This book provides a mostly convincing case for its argument. Unlike traditional biopolitical theory, which views the biopolitical modes of Stalinism and of Western rationality as similar, Prozorov finds distinctions between those two modes. In addition, he identifies the link between the Stalinist biopolitical mode and the destiny of Stalinism. Prozorov makes valuable points, providing a new perspective on Stalinist biopolitics.' --Zhen Wei, University of Edinburgh, Europe-Asia Studies.

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Book SynopsisNorthern Scotland is an annual peer-reviewed international journal that addresses historical, cultural, economic, political and geographical themes relating to the Highlands and Islands and north-east of Scotland.

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Book SynopsisThis collection is one of the first to explore the everyday lives, political engagements and social practices of Scotland's Muslim communities. Themesinclude: education, health and well-being; sexuality, gender and age; integration, multiculturalism and citizenship; and heritage, media and representation.

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Book SynopsisThrough both theoretical contributions and empirically-orientated analyses, this book provides insights into how theories and practices of multicultural citizenship and migrant integration are adapting and might adapt to the new, more dynamic but also more fluid patterns of international migration and mobility.

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Book SynopsisIncluding thirty-two newly written chapters on representations by and of refugees from leading researchers in the field, Refugee Imaginaries establishes the case for placing the study of the refugee at the centre of contemporary critical enquiry.

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Book SynopsisAn empirical examination of contemporary refugee practices in BritainInnovative theoretical framework , weaving for the first time together the theories of hospitality and labeling and applying them to the refugee regimeExpansion of the theoretical framework of hospitality, with development towards an understanding of externalized humanitarian hospitalityResearch underpinned by rich empirical material- 34 interviews and 30+years of archival research on government framing of the refugeeOffers three, empirically grounded, case studies on the British asylum system from the national, regional and grass-roots level.This book provides a multi-faceted way of assessing the British approach to refuge on local, state and regional levels, by intertwining the theories of hospitality and labelling before applying them to the study of refugees. This novel method of looking at the British refugee regime allows for deeper insights into the notions of power, identification, responsibility, language and externalisation of refugee politics.The book argues that the British refugee regime has developed towards an externalised humanitarian hospitality whereby the practice is geographically projected beyond the territorial confines of the state in order to both control and exclude the refugee. In tandem, the book also engages with counter-discourses by examining local practices of British hospitality and showing acts of solidarity that challenge the statist logic. The result is a theoretically informed account of the British approach to externalisation and geographical seclusion of refugees, particularly in response to the current Mediterranean Crisis.

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Book SynopsisWhen Gretchen Carlson made a life changing decision to "walk off the set" and speak up about injustice in the workplace, she felt as if she were jumping off a cliff, but that leap led to a new calling: to change the way women fight sexual harassment.

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Book SynopsisThe 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Police Executive Symposium was held in August 2012 at the United Nations Plaza in New York. Chaired by Dr. Garth den Heyer, the symposium focused on the links between economic development, armed violence, and public safety. Drawn from these proceedings, Economic Development, Crime, and Policing: Global Perspectives presents the insight of police leaders and researchers from a number of countries. They provide worldwide perspectives and case studies about the complex interrelations and influence of these issues on police practice in developed, developing, and transitioning countries.Topics include: Youth violence in society Economic downturn and global crime trends Restorative justice and recidivism Community-based policing Investigation techniques applied to financial crimes Policing gang violence Implementation of the rule of law in postconflictTable of ContentsInternational Perspectives on Economic and Other Social Challenges Facing Police Reform. Economic Recession and Homicide Rates in Globalized Cities: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Generating Insight from Foresight: Emerging Challenges for Law Enforcement Policy Makers. Reforming Policing to Improve Economic and Social Development in Advanced Democracies. Real Influence of Sir Robert Peel on Twenty-First Century Policing in America. Burying Community-Based Policing to Protect Democratic Law Enforcement. . Pre-Charge Restorative Justice and Its Effect on Repeat and Adult Offenders. White-Collar Cybercrimes: Cyberespionage. . Death by a Thousand Cuts: The Abbotsford Police Department’s Multidimensional Program for Gang Suppression. Traditions in Basic Police Training Programs: An Interview Study among Swedish Police Students. Jonas Hansson. Opportunities and Challenges of Research Collaboration between Police Authorities and University Organizations. Reforming Policing to Improve Economic and Social Development in Emerging Democracies and New Industrialized Countries. Rule of Law and Justice Administration in Kosovo: Evaluating the Challenges in Policing a Postconflict Developing Democracy. . The Shortcomings of Anticorruption Program in Addressing Public Corruption: A Forensic Criminological Case of South Africa. . Analysis of South African National Anticorruption Agencies. . Need for a Youth Crime Prevention Strategy for South Africa. . Policing and Urban Road Traffic Safety in India: With Reference to the Hyderabad Metropolis. Conclusion. Chapter Abstracts. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book on urban regeneration takes an approach that captures the increasing urbanization of modern living in all parts of the world. Revitalization of built and natural surroundings needs to take place to achieve resilient environmental, social, and economic success. The book looks at proactive natural and built regeneration strategies to increase biocapacity as well as contribute to quality urbanism. Adapting and coping approaches found within big city success stories illustrate the challenges of modern urban living.Table of ContentsForeword: Anthony Cupido. Preface. The Regeneration Imperative in a Changing World. Example of green building plate. The Neighborhood’s Role in Realizing the Regeneration Imperative. Example of green building plate. Practicing Regeneration. Example of green building plate. Collaborative Problem Solving. Example of green building plate. Remedial Action Plans for Great Lakes Regeneration. Example of green building plate. Sustainable Brownfields Redevelopment: case study, Collingwood Harbour, Georgian Bay, Ontario. Example of green building plate. Monitoring and Measuring Urban Regeneration. Example of green building plate. Valuation and Job Outlook after Regeneration.

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Book SynopsisBiosimilars have the potential to change the way we think about, identify, and manage health problems. They are already impacting both clinical research and patient care, and this impact will only grow as our understanding and technologies improve. Written by a team of experienced specialists in clinical development, this book discusses various potential drug development strategies, the design and analysis of pharmacokinetics (PK) studies, and the design and analysis of efficacy studies.Trade Review"Thus, the book Biosimilar Clinical Development contains five chapters discussing general issues involving biosimilars. The remaining six chapters present statistical methods, many of which are new, and their applications in bioequivalence and biosimilarity studies; they are really research papers. . . It will appeal to readers interested in biosimilars and especially in their statistical assessments."~Laszlo Endrenyi, University of Toronto “The book is edited by a team of renowned experts from both statistics and biosimilar clinical development. It contains 11 chapters, covering not only statistical issues but also pre-clinical and clinical development issues not regularly discussed on this kind of book, as well as references to regulatory considerations of upmost importance for statisticians working in the strongly regulated environment of clinical development . . . I strongly recommend the reading of this book. In my opinion, the book should be a must-have reading for professionals who work regularly with biosimilars and want to have an overview of state-of-the art methods for 'hot-topics' in the analysis and planning of clinical trials for this purpose.”~David ManteigasTable of ContentsBiosimilars for Drug Development. Regulatory Requirements on Biosimilars. System Biology in the Context of Biosimilars. Clinical Considerations on Biosimilars. Large Molecules Complete Molecular Confidence (CMC) Development Strategy. Immunogenicity. Interchangeability. Bridging a New Biologic to Its Reference Biologic. How to Account Covariate Effect to Show Non-Inferiority in Biosimilars. Novel Method in Inference of Equivalence in Biosimilars. Multiplicity Adjustment in Equivalence Using Two One-Sided Tests. Bayesian Methods in Biosimilar Studies.

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Book SynopsisToday, it is estimated there are over 200,000 volunteers in police work throughout the United States. Although the need for such volunteers has never been greater, there is a lack of published materials regarding the nature of volunteer police work and how qualified citizens may augment police services. American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security provides a selective overview of the history, organizations, operations, and legal aspects of volunteer police in various U.S. states and territories.Designed to help police leaders adopt or modify their own volunteer programs, the book: Highlights what average Americans have done and are currently doing to safeguard their communities Presents contributions of police and safety volunteers at all levels of governmentincluding the work of FEMA volunteers, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Examines youth involvement in contemporary police departments Table of ContentsOverview of Volunteer Policing. Introduction. Mobilizing for Security. The Early History of Volunteer Police. Auxiliaries and Reserves: Volunteer Police Generalists. Volunteer State Police. The Federal Government and Volunteer Policing. Special Issues in Volunteer Policing. Non-Sworn Roles of Adults in Volunteer Policing. Youth Involvement in Police Work. Youth Involvement in Public Safety and Security at the Federal Level. Legal Issues and Volunteer Police. Volunteer Police and the Prevention of Human Trafficking. The Future of Volunteer Police. Epilogue. Appendices. Appendix A: The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Reserve and Auxiliary Police Standards. Appendix B: Modern Era National Service Time Line. Appendix C: Preventing Terrorist Attacks. Appendix D: Selected Government Internship Opportunities with Federal Government Intelligence Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies. Appendix E: Human Trafficking—A Brief Annotated Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisMyriad forms of communication occur within the criminal justice system as judges and attorneys speak to juries, law enforcement officers interact with the public, and the news media presents stories of events in courtrooms. Hindrances abound, however. Law enforcement officers and justice system personnel often encounter challenges that affect their ability to communicate with others, ranging from language barriers, to conflicting accounts of witnessed events, to errors caused by malfunctioning technology. Examining the relevancy of the U.S. Constitution to modern communications, The Foundations of Communication in Criminal Justice Systems demonstrates how information is conveyed from multiple perspectives in a range of scenarios, enabling readers to see how these matters relate to and affect the criminal justice system.Topics covered include: How to use the communications process within the justice system from the crafting of messages througTable of ContentsFoundations of Communications. Crafting Communication. Psychological Aspects of Communications. Basic Written Communications. Visuals and Graphical Communication. Reporting and Technical Communication. Oral Communications and Interpersonal Behaviors. Communications Technology. Organizational Communication. Marketing and Advertising Communications. Emergency and Public Communication. Employment Communication. Leading the Way: Leadership Communication. High or Low? The Mathematics of Communication. Communication Ethics and Professional Organizations. Communications and the U.S. Constitution. Communication in the Justice System. Can You Hear Me Now? Physical Disability and. Communication Challenges. Back to the Future: Communications Innovation and. Emerging Concepts. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisMuch has been written about U.S. intelligence operations. However, intelligence, as it is conducted in the U.S. domestic environment, has usually been treated in a fractured and sensationalistic manner. This book dispassionately assesses the U.S. domestically oriented intelligence enterprise by first examining its individual components and then showing how those components, both federal and non-federal, work in conjunction to form an often unacknowledged structure that is more than the sum of its parts. The U.S. Domestic Intelligence Enterprise: History, Development, and Operations takes a unique, in-depth approach that assesses not only the current state of affairs but also the evolution of the domestic intelligence enterprise. To accomplish this, it examines the origins and progress of the major agencies to show why they operate in the way that they do. By providing this perspective, the book promotes an understanding of the factors to consider when developing effectTable of ContentsIntroduction. Evolution of the Political Context for Intelligence in the Domestic Setting. Components of the Domestically Oriented Intelligence Enterprise. Integration by Exigency. Human Intelligence in the Domestic Setting. Communications Intelligence. IMINT, FININT, and MASINT. Intelligence Analysis of the Domestic Environment. Disruption of Threat Actors and the Domestic Environment. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisIn missing and unidentified investigations, an abyss of dissonance seems to exist between law enforcement and the community they serve that all too often creates grating wounds that may never heal. Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains: Death Investigation Resources, Strategies, and Disconnects bridges this abyss.This is the first book that provides comprehensive coverage of the tools for forensic, law enforcement, and investigative professionals to explain how to utilize the vast repositories of online databases of evidence that can help investigators solve cold cases.Bringing together crucial information in a single, non-technical resource, the book reviews the use of the NCIC, CODIS, NamUs, IDENT, IAFIS, and NDIR databases. It employs a cross-disciplinary approach to forensic evidence and includes dozens of examples where these techniques have concluded in positive results.The book presents the material in a blended mTrade Review"I have recognized and acknowledged the work of George Adams for a number of years and share his passion to provide the families of unidentified murdered victims some closure in finally having their loved ones identified. ... George Adams has written this textbook entitled Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains specifically for those families seeking closure and identification of their loved ones as well as the many law enforcement officers who have never worked an unidentified human remains case.Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains is a masterful blend of ‘practice and theory.’ This textbook is the most comprehensive presentation of the combination of practical investigative protocols and the latest scientific forensic technology as it relates to the identification of unidentified human remains."—Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S, Homicide and Forensic Consultant, Author of Practical Homicide Investigation, and Series Editor of Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations"This book provides an in-depth analysis and overview of concepts, resources and strategies, technological advances and challenges and integral human inputs particularly as it relates to leading investigations. Throughout the book, the central issue which becomes inescapable is the unconscious disconnect that occurs between law enforcement and the victims/families during the investigative stage. Understanding this disconnect is fundamental to enable better understanding and cooperation between parties which will allow parties to work better together and will inevitably redound to the benefit of all stakeholders."—Thame Pierre, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences"Overall, the book is certainly useful in starting to look at strategies for unidentified remains cases, particularly for an investigator. The forensic specialist will find a valuable insight into the thought processes leading investigations and a good reference for basic DNA and next-generation DNA analyses."—Dr René Gapert, The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences"I have recognized and acknowledged the work of George Adams for a number of years and share his passion to provide the families of unidentified murdered victims some closure in finally having their loved ones identified. ... George Adams has written this textbook entitled Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains specifically for those families seeking closure and identification of their loved ones as well as the many law enforcement officers who have never worked an unidentified human remains case.Utilizing Forensic Technologies for Unidentified Human Remains is a masterful blend of ‘practice and theory.’ This textbook is the most comprehensive presentation of the combination of practical investigative protocols and the latest scientific forensic technology as it relates to the identification of unidentified human remains."—Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S, Homicide and Forensic Consultant, Author of Practical Homicide Investigation, and Series Editor of Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic InvestigationsTable of ContentsConcepts. Complacency. Biases. By the Numbers. Resources, Strategies, and Disconnects. DNA. CODIS and NMPDD. SCJIS and NCIC. NamUs. Metadata. Dental Resources. Translational Technologies. Next Generation Identification. Rapid DNA Technology and Sentinel Events. Next Generation Sequencing and Stable Isotope Analysis. Initial Strategy and Value-Based Leadership. Initial Strategy Development. Values-Based Leadership. Final Thoughts.

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Book SynopsisLocated at the interface between blood and the brain, the blood-brain barrier is a dynamic permeability barrier formed by a continuous layer of specialized endothelial cells endowed with important permeability, transport, and regulatory functions that both protect the internal milieu of the brain and allow essential nutrients to be transported into the brain. Abnormalities of the blood-brain barrier are increasingly recognized as a key component in the pathogenesis of a range of primary diseases of the brain and the secondary involvement of the brain from pathological processes in other organs. In The Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease, Volume 2, international experts present comprehensive reviews and research accounts on blood-brain barrier dysfunction in infectious and inflammatory diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, stroke, trauma, vitamin deficiency, exposure to neurotoxicants, primary and metastatic brain tumors, and neurodegenerative diseases.Table of ContentsBlood-Brain Barrier Disruption in Multiple Sclerosis. Portals of Viral Entry into the Central Nervous System. Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in HIV Infection. The Brain Microvasculature in Cerebral Malaria. The Blood-Brain Barrier in Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System. The Blood-Brain Barrier in Fungal Infections of the Central Nervous System. Blood-Brain Barrier Changes in Traumatic Brain Injury. Alterations of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Post-Traumatic Epilepsy. Functional and Molecular Mechanisms of Hypertensive Brain Damage. Blood-Brain Barrier Protection in Stroke: Taming tPA. Radiation-induced Blood-Brain Barrier Disruption. Alterations of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Thiamine Deficiency. The Blood-Brain Barrier in Brain Tumors. Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. The Blood-Brain Barrier in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Alterations of Blood-Brain Barrier Function by Drugs of Abuse.

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