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In the mid-1990s, as public trust in big government was near an all-time low, 80% of Americans told Gallup that they supported the death penalty. Why did people who didn’t trust government to regulate the economy or provide daily services nonetheless believe that it should have the power to put its citizens to death? That question is at the heart of Executing Freedom, a powerful, wide-ranging examination of the place of the death penalty in American culture and how it has changed over the years. Drawing on an array of sources, including congressional hearings and campaign speeches, true crime classics like In Cold Blood, and films like Dead Man Walking, Daniel LaChance shows how attitudes toward the death penalty have reflected broader shifts in Americans’ thinking about the relationship between the individual and the state. Emerging from the height of 1970s disillusion, the simplicity and moral power of the death penalty became a potent symbol for many Americans of what government could do—and LaChance argues, fascinatingly, that it’s the very failure of capital punishment to live up to that mythology that could prove its eventual undoing in the United States.

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This exam-focused study guide contains complete coverage of every topic on the current edition of the CompTIA Server+ certification examThis highly effective self-study resource fully prepares you for the latest version of CompTIA’s Server+ certification exam. The book shows how to implement server-based hardware and software. In keeping with the All-in-One philosophy, this guide serves both as a study guide and as a valuable on-the-job reference.Written by an IT expert and experienced author, CompTIA Server+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam SK0-005) contains step-by-step exercises, special “Exam Watch” and “On the Job” sections, and “Two-Minute Drills” that reinforce and teach practical skills. Self-tests throughout contain accurate practice questions along with detailed explanations of both the correct and incorrect answer choices. Contains 100% coverage of every objective for exam SK0-005 Online content includes hundreds of accurate practice questions Includes a 10% off the exam voucher discount coupon—a $32 value

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"Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised." Most of us have encountered this warning while watching television at some point. It is typically attached to a brand of reality crime TV that Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance call "crimesploitation": spectacles designed to entertain mass audiences by exhibiting "real" criminal behavior and its consequences. This book examines their enduring popularity in American culture. Analyzing the structure and content of several popular crimesploitation shows, including Cops, Dog: The Bounty Hunter, and To Catch a Predator, as well as newer examples like Making a Murderer and Don't F**K with Cats, Kaplan and LaChance highlight the troubling nature of the genre: though it presents itself as ethical and righteous, its entertainment value hinges upon suffering. Viewers can imagine themselves as deviant and ungovernable like the criminals in the show, thereby escaping a law-abiding lifestyle. Alternatively, they can identify with law enforcement officials, exercising violence, control, and "justice" on criminal others. Crimesploitation offers a sobering look at the depictions of criminals, policing, and punishment in modern America.

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This up-to-date study aid contains hundreds of accurate practice questions and detailed answer explanationsCompTIA Security+™ Certification Practice Exams, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601) is filled with more than 1000 realistic practice questions—including new performance-based questions—to prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam SY0-601 and is the perfect companion to CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition.Covers all exam topics, including:Networking Basics and Terminology • Introduction to Security Terminology • Security Policies and Standards • Types of Attacks • Vulnerabilities and Threats • Mitigating Security Threats • Implementing Host-Based Security • Securing the Network Infrastructure • Wireless Networking and Security • Authentication • Authorization and Access Control • Introduction to Cryptography • Managing a Public Key Infrastructure • Physical Security • Risk Analysis • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity • Understanding Monitoring and Auditing • Security Assessments and Audits • Incident Response and Computer ForensicsOnline content includes: Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or by exam domain Interactive performance-based question sample

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"Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised." Most of us have encountered this warning while watching television at some point. It is typically attached to a brand of reality crime TV that Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance call "crimesploitation": spectacles designed to entertain mass audiences by exhibiting "real" criminal behavior and its consequences. This book examines their enduring popularity in American culture. Analyzing the structure and content of several popular crimesploitation shows, including Cops, Dog: The Bounty Hunter, and To Catch a Predator, as well as newer examples like Making a Murderer and Don't F**K with Cats, Kaplan and LaChance highlight the troubling nature of the genre: though it presents itself as ethical and righteous, its entertainment value hinges upon suffering. Viewers can imagine themselves as deviant and ungovernable like the criminals in the show, thereby escaping a law-abiding lifestyle. Alternatively, they can identify with law enforcement officials, exercising violence, control, and "justice" on criminal others. Crimesploitation offers a sobering look at the depictions of criminals, policing, and punishment in modern America.

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This exam-focused study guide contains complete coverage of every topic on the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification examThis highly effective self-study resource fully prepares you for CompTIA’s foundational-level cloud computing exam—the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification exam. The book covers basic concepts and principles, from a vendor-neutral perspective, for both IT and business professionals. This is an ideal first step for candidates with no prior experience who are interested in pursuing the CompTIA Cloud+ certification or AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform certifications.Written by a CompTIA trainer and experienced author, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam CLO-002) contains step-by-step exercises, special “Exam Watch” and “On the Job” sections, and “Two-Minute Drills” that reinforce and teach practical skills. Self-tests throughout contain accurate practice questions along with detailed explanations of both the correct and incorrect answer choices. You will learn about cloud technologies and infrastructures and get a solid grounding in cloud-based IT security and virtualization. • Provides 100% coverage of every objective for exam CV0-002• Electronic content includes access to the Total Tester test engine with 200 practice questions• Includes a 10% off the exam voucher—a $28 value

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This fully updated study guide delivers 100% coverage of every topic on the 2018 CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ examTake the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ exam with complete confidence using this effective self-study system. Written by three CompTIA certification and training experts, this authoritative guide explains foundational computer technologies in full detail. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations throughout. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.Covers all exam topics, including:• Computer basics• System hardware• I/O ports and peripherals• Data storage and sharing• PC setup and configuration• Understanding operating systems• Working with applications and files• Setting up and configuring a mobile device• Connecting to networks and the Internet• Handling local and online security threats• Computer maintenance and management• Troubleshooting and problem solving• Understanding databases• Software development and implementationOnline content includes:• 130 practice exam questions in a customizable test engine• Link to over an hour of free video training from Mike Meyers

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