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As torts and as crimes, champerty and maintenance were abolished by statute in England and Wales in 1967. They were considered to be obsolete and the product of a bygone age, when abuses of the cour……続きを見る

The second of two volumes, this book about the criminology of Carlo Morselli includes a diversity of contributions that study the social inter-dependence of criminal phenomena. It presents various s……続きを見る

The first of two volumes, this book about the criminology of Carlo Morselli includes diverse contributions that study the social inter-dependence of criminal phenomena. It presents various studies o……続きを見る

Since the founding of the Zionist movement until today, the question of the relationship between “church” and state in Israel remains unresolved, resulting in a continuous legal and social conflict ……続きを見る

This book describes the constitutional law of foreign affairs, derived from the historical understanding of the Constitution's text. It examines timeless and recurring foreign affairs controversies-……続きを見る

The danger of deportation hangs over the head of virtually every noncitizen in the United States. In the complexities and inconsistencies of immigration law, one can find a reason to deport almost a……続きを見る

Prior to the twentieth century, international law was predominantly written by and for the 'civilised nations' of the white Global North. It justified doctrines of racial inequality and effectively ……続きを見る

A searching dialogue between two leading legal scholars exploring the place of law in global affairs. The modern world is legalized: legal language, institutions, and professionals are everywhere. B……続きを見る

"Turner tells fascinating stories of unlikely heroes and explains difficult legal issues clearly and concisely, educating and entertaining at the same time." ーElizabeth Farnsworth, PBS NewsHour Rec……続きを見る

This third selection of articles by Robert Feenstra complements the two previously published, continuing his studies of doctrines of private law and of texts related to university teaching from the ……続きを見る

This book untangles the components of police education and advocates a robust community-based training model with significant civilian oversight. The recommended approach recognizes that the citizen……続きを見る

Este libro expone, de forma general, las principales ideas y autores de los diferentes movimientos o escuelas del positivismo jurídico, en sentido amplio, entre el siglo XIX y la primera mitad del s……続きを見る

This book is about heroes of law. It provides examples of when judges have exercised courage, moderation, wisdom, and justice rather than blindly following the law. It also discusses the contentious……続きを見る

The definitive story of a South Carolina newspaper editor's murder at the hands of a 1902 gubernatorial candidate, and the dramatic trial that ensued. On January 15, 1903, South Carolina lieutenant ……続きを見る

True tales of trials and errors over the long, strange course of legal history, from the authors of Doctors Killed George Washington. Did you know . . . If a husband in ancient Rome caught his wife ……続きを見る

A short story that helps to set the record straight about two (2) courageous, hardworking, driven individual black families who lived in different times and different places. Distant relatives who e……続きを見る

A study of the life of a Maryland slave, his escape to freedom in New Jersey, and the trials that ensued. James Collins Johnson made his name by escaping slavery in Maryland and fleeing to Princeton……続きを見る

A Columbia Law School team's in-depth examination of one man's 1989 wrongful conviction and execution for murder. In 1989, Texas executed Carlos DeLuna, a poor Hispanic man with childlike intelligen……続きを見る

How things are divided up or pieced together matters. Half a bridge is of no use at all. Conversely, many things would do more good if they could be divided up differently: Perhaps you would prefer ……続きを見る

"Incomparable insight into an early colonial legal system thoroughly influenced by Biblical interpretations . . . sure to appeal." ー Harvard Law Review In the mid-seventeenth century, judges in the……続きを見る

In the wake of Watergate, Gerald Ford appointed eminent lawyer and scholar Edward H. Levi to the post of attorney generalーand thus gave him the onerous task of restoring legitimacy to a discredited……続きを見る

How a groundbreaking advocacy organization has helped shape Connecticut's criminal justice system since 1875 The Connecticut Prison Association and the Search for Reformatory Justice looks at the ro……続きを見る

In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that the city of New London, Connecticut, could condemn fifteen residential properties in order to transfer them to a new private owner. Although the Fifth Amendment……続きを見る

The new model of policy design theory frames the discussion regarding the frequently analyzed Endangered Species Act in this historical perspective. Since the 1970s, the Endangered Species Act (ESA)……続きを見る

Transcripts from the trial of John Wilkes Booth's co-conspirators, plus commentary:"Unquestionably the world-class expert on . . . Lincoln's assassination." ー Civil War News On the night of April 1……続きを見る

National Book Award Finalist: "A learned, thoughtful, witty legal history for the layman" ( The New Yorker). What do the thoughts of a ravenous tiger have to do with the evolution of America's legal……続きを見る

An innovative take on Magna Carta history that examines the impact and influence of women. 39. No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed agai……続きを見る

"Deft sketches of 13 substantial actors in Kentucky's early history who also happened to have reported appellate cases. They are brought to life." ー Kentucky Bench & Bar Any student of American his……続きを見る

Through a wide range of international and interdisciplinary case studies, this book develops the notion of legacy, and in particular, ‘living legacy’– that is, it explores power relations in the con……続きを見る

In "The Law of the Road; or, Wrongs and Rights of a Traveller," R. Vashon Rogers presents an intricate exploration of traveler rights and legal frameworks, particularly in the early 20th century Ame……続きを見る