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Jurisprudence & general issues

Paperback. Can the Supreme Court be free of politics? This book argues for an openly political role for the Supreme Court. It asserts that politically motivated constitutional decisionmaking is not only inevitable, it is legitimate and desirable as well. It examines that a political Court possesses instrumental value in American democracy. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; LAB; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691007182
ISBN
9780691007182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.67
€ 42.55

Hardback. John Compton shows how evangelicals, not New Deal reformers, paved the way for the most important constitutional developments of the twentieth century. Their early-1800s crusade to destroy property that made immorality possible challenged founding-era legal protections of slavery, lotteries, and liquor sales and opened the door to progressivism. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HRAM2; JPHC; LAZ; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674726796
ISBN
9780674726796
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.13
€ 52.74

Hardcover. Num Pages: 1888 pages. BIC Classification: LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 101. Weight in Grams: 4040.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1975
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
1888
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674657755
ISBN
9780674657755
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 363.98
€ 335.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JPHC; LAZ; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Belknap Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674416925
ISBN
9780674416925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.97

Paperback. In the 1960s and 1970s, analogies between sex discrimination and racial injustice became potent weapons in the battle for women s rights, as feminists borrowed rhetoric and legal arguments from the civil rights movement. Serena Mayeri s "Reasoning from Race" is the first history of this key strategy and its consequences for American law. Num Pages: 382 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; LAQG; LAZ; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674284302
ISBN
9780674284302
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.98

Hardback. Henry Friendly is frequently grouped with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo, and Learned Hand as the best American jurists of the twentieth century. In this first, comprehensive biography of Friendly, Dorsen opens a unique window onto how a judge of this caliber thinks and decides cases, and how Friendly lived his life. Num Pages: 512 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; LAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 242 x 38. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674064393
ISBN
9780674064393
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.13

Paperback. The danger of deportation hangs over the head of every non-citizen in the United States. This title presents the history of communal self-idealization and self-protection. It shows that deportation has long been a legal tool to control immigrants' lives and is used with increasing crudeness in a globalized but xenophobic world. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAZ; LNDA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674046221
ISBN
9780674046221
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.99

Paperback. Offers a provocative account of the history of American civil rights law. Covering the lost challenges workers and their lawyers launched against Jim Crow in the 1940s, this title shows how Brown only partially fulfilled the promise of civil rights. Num Pages: 384 pages, 9 halftones, 1 line. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; LAZ; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674034693
ISBN
9780674034693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.67

Hardback. During his career at Harvard, Morton Horwitz changed the questions legal historians ask. In this book, Horwitz's students re-examine legal history from America's colonial era to the late twentieth century. They ask classic Horwitzian questions, of how legal doctrine, thought, and practice are shaped by the interests of the powerful. Editor(s): Hamilton, Daniel W.; Brophy, Alfred L. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674033467
ISBN
9780674033467
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 42.39

Paperback. Debt was an inescapable fact of life in early America. At the beginning of the 18th century, its sinfulness was preached by ministers. By 1800, imprisonment for debt was under attack, and insolvency was seen merely as an economic setback. This work focuses on this crucial transformation in early American society. Num Pages: 358 pages, 1 halftone. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBTB; KCZ; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 227 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674032415
ISBN
9780674032415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 30.01

Hardback. Contains essays that examines the internal dynamics of intellectual and institutional elements of Islamic law in modern Indonesia. This book addresses issues relating to Islamic legal theory, both its historical development over the past Century and analysis of the work of specific groups of contemporary scholars, jurists, and activists. Editor(s): Feener, R. Michael; Cammack, Mark E. Series: Harvard Series in Islamic Law. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 27. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University, Islamic Legal Studies
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674025080
ISBN
9780674025080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.13

Hardback. A study of the historical record of Muslim women's property rights and equity. Based on Islamic court documents of 15th Century Granada - documents that show a high degree of women's involvement - it examines women's legal entitlements to acquire property and the social and economic significance of these rights to Granada's female population. Series: Harvard Series in Islamic Law. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 644.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University, Islamic Legal Studies United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674025011
ISBN
9780674025011
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.92

Hardback. Ranging from the founding era to Reconstruction, this book explores the legal and constitutional foundations of American nationhood through the little-known stories of five patriots and critics. It also shows how law and constitutionalism have powerfully shaped and been shaped by the experience of nationhood at key moments in American history. Num Pages: 392 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; LAZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 608.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674023604
ISBN
9780674023604
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.36

Hardback. Offers an examination of the laws governing the punishment, detention and protection of people with mental disabilities. Using famous cases such as those of John Hinckley, Andrea Yates and Theodore Kaczynski, this book analyses the insanity defence and related doctrines, the role of mental disability in sentencing, and more. Num Pages: 396 pages. BIC Classification: LAQ; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
396
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674022041
ISBN
9780674022041
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.05
€ 76.56

Paperback. aeo Based on new JAR syllabus mandatory from 2000 aeo European wide syllabus means market for this text is now wider aeo Text completely rewritten in simple checklist form to make it more user--friendly. Editor(s): Underdown, R.B.; Palmer, Tony. Num Pages: 240 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LAY; LNCR; TRPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
10th Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780632053353
ISBN
9780632053353
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.31

Paperback. Using a fresh approach to understanding consent, the author presents two case studies of activities in which participants engage in violent acts: competitive mixed martial arts (MMA) and sexual sadism and masochism (BDSM). Num Pages: 160 pages, 2 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV; LAQ; LNFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 234.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520290662
ISBN
9780520290662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.02

Paperback. A story of fits and starts that provides a chronicle of the history of wine in the United States told through the lens of the law. It explains how laws shape the wine industry in such areas as pricing and taxation, licensing, appellations, health claims and warnings, labeling, and domestic and international commerce. Num Pages: 320 pages, 26 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCV; KNDF; LAZ; WBXD1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520268005
ISBN
9780520268005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 23.13

Hardback. This collection of essays demonstrates that the death of democracy and the rise of fascism during the first half of the 20th century suggest crucial lessons for contemporary political and legal scholars. It includes writings on constitutionalism, political freedom, and both Nazi and liberal law. Editor(s): Scheuerman, William E. Series: Weimar & Now: German Cultural Criticism. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520203792
ISBN
9780520203792
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.04
€ 49.67

Paperback. An ethnography that examines the gendered nature of large corporate law firms. Although increasing numbers of women have become lawyers in the past decade, it discovers that the double standards and sexist attitudes of legal bureaucracies are a continuing problem for women lawyers and paralegals. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSJ1; JHM; LAT; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 68.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520201088
ISBN
9780520201088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 26.80

Hardcover. The Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 instituted regulatory changes to the seminal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) such as providing funding to communities facing health risks. This book provides a comprehensive resource on the regulatory landscape and covers topics such as water treatment, and water protection. Num Pages: 1072 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNBW; LAY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
1072
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471415541
ISBN
9780471415541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 226.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 592 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KJ; LA; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 180 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1102.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471226222
ISBN
9780471226222
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 181.30

Paperback. A thoroughly pragmatic guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) This is a critical FCPA training resource for executives, managers, sales, marketing, finance and accounting personnel, as well as high level professionals. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFX; KJM; LAY; LNFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470918005
ISBN
9780470918005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.78

Hardcover. Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics within criminology and criminal justice, and available online and as a five-volume print set, this encyclopedia offers a state-of-the-art survey informed by the very latest theory and research. Series: The Wiley Series of Encyclopedias in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 2724 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 4874.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
2760
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470670286
ISBN
9780470670286
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,059.71

Paperback. Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the U.S. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, the book addresses topics such as the origins and evolution of drug use in the U.S. Editor(s): Adler, Patricia A.; Adler, Peter; O'Brien, Patrick K. Num Pages: 456 pages, charts. BIC Classification: JH; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 774.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470670279
ISBN
9780470670279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 96.31

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