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The huge prison buildup of the past four decades has few defenders, yet reforms to reduce the numbers of those incarcerated have been remarkably modest. Meanwhile, an ever-widening carceral state has sprouted in the shadows, extending its reach far beyond the prison gate. It sunders families and communities and reworks conceptions of democracy, rig

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All social scientists, despite their differences on many issues, ask causal questions about the world. In this anthology, Andrew P. Vayda and Bradley B. Walters set forth strategy and methods to answer those questions.

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The book summarizes scholarly knowledge on why people migrate to western countries, and how this impacts on the receiving economies and societies.

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The book summarizes scholarly knowledge on why people migrate to western countries, and how this impacts on the receiving economies and societies.

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This book examines causes and deterrents of transportation accidents by mode--automobiles, truck, air, recreational boating, commercial vessels and railroads--with the focus on accidents in the U.S. The examination enhances our understanding for developing effective multimodal public policies for improving transportation safety.

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The cause and causation of crime, covered from the time of Benjamin Rush, one of the most eminent of early American physicians, to Williams Healy; from the last decade of the eighteenth to the second decade of the twentieth century. The material is presented from biological, anthropological, and psychological perspectives.

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Starting with the European Coal and Steel Community, the study gives a full treatment of EU institutions, the common agricultural policy, and issues surrounding monetary and political union.

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Starting with the European Coal and Steel Community, the study gives a full treatment of EU institutions, the common agricultural policy, and issues surrounding monetary and political union.

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For centuries, mounted cavalry dominated the battlefield through shock and mobility. Ultimately, he argues, the very concept of cavalry exists as its own state of mind.

The cavalry and its doctrine are misunderstood, and its tactics and operations remain a mystery for many civilians.

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Do you want some simple CBT skills which will help you create a more balanced life and allow you to reach your goals without distraction Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going...

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Celebrating Intellectual Curiosity: Kindergarten Through College Scholarship and Research broadens the perspective on academic pursuits, using vignettes and stories to establish the complexities and utility of varying forms of research. Criteria are identified that fit the respective approaches.

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Celebrating Intellectual Curiosity: Kindergarten Through College Scholarship and Research broadens the perspective on academic pursuits, using vignettes and stories to establish the complexities and utility of varying forms of research. Criteria are identified that fit the respective approaches.

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Invite young readers to observe, explore, and appreciate the natural world through engaging activities. Designed to build a Naturalist Intelligence in young learners and give them an appreciation of and respect for the natural world, these stories and activities are packed with scientific information.

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From taverns to garden shops to town libraries to spas, this volume offers inspiring stories about the "great good places" at the heart of our communities. Oldenburg's "The Great Good Place" has helped to spawn the revival of local hangouts, and now this book provides firsthand stories about those leading the revival. 20 photos.

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This text comprises explorations of a variety of careers through interviews with people working at the jobs, and activities to explore those jobs with elementary children. The book covers a broad range of occupations including nontraditional ones, and explores over 40 in all.

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This volume celebrates the cultural diversity of the United States as it is articulated through ritual performance.

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This book offers a critical look at celebrity and celebrities throughout history, emphasizing the development of celebrity as a concept, its relevance to individuals, and the role of the public and celebrities in popular culture.

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From the author of Strange Secretscomes a collection of never-before-seen secret government files on legendary celebrities - past and present - including Elvis, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, John Lennon, and many more.

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Explores how young people think about their futures under austerity. Based on an interdisciplinary study, this book offers insights into contemporary youth aspirations and inequalities. It helps us to understand young people's transitions into adulthood at a time of socio-economic 'crisis'.