According to the concept of in forma pauperis, a financially disabled person does not have to pay court fees in a civil suit. Shield laws protect journalists from being forced to disclose their source
The market women of India are poor, female, and untouchable (Dalit), all highly stigmatized statuses. They eek out a living for themselves and their children by doing 'penny capitalism.' Traditionally
Women in the Roman Catholic Church are not priests. Women in the Anglican Church are. Amadi-Azuogu (theology, Southern California School of Ministry) examines why and how this came to be, particularly
Booth (French, U. of Portland) offers a text suitable as a reference guide for students and teachers of French, as a classroom text for all levels of study, and for use by self-study students who want
An anthology of readings on the manner in which science and technology have altered society and the world, in sections on praise for science and technology, visions of a technological world, fears and
The Rabbis of classical Judaism, in the first six centuries of the Common Era, commented on the teachings of ancient Israel's prophets and shaped, as much as they were shaped by, prophecy. They commen
Inspired by the myriad allusions to links between them, Jackson (English, St. Cloud U.) set out to ascertain the nature and extent of the cross-fertilization between the two American authors whose lit
This practical volume is designed to assist graduate students in planning, conducting, and writing theses or dissertations in the social and physical sciences.
This casebook emphasizes the connections between land-use regulation and the more traditional scope of environmental law. It also recognizes the key role of administrative agency decision-making. Cove
The all-important preposition is the sole subject of this useful guide to French usage. Booth (her affiliation is not noted, though she mentions students and many years of teaching) has listed the pr
This book introduces major philosophical theories and issues in the context of the contemporary debate about the so-called culture wars in American society. It is designed to make these theories come
Trickle-down values have distorted not only our economic thought but also our political thought, our sociology and our concept of the rule of law. The trickle-down policies promoted by the Republican
This text covers over 2,000 years, tracing the roots of the contemporary Mexican-American. It utilizes the fields of history, political science, cultural anthropology, folklore, literature, sociolingu
This book is not only an homage to Charles Tilly, but is a proposal of applying his thought. The authors examine his concepts, theories, and methodological contributions, providing a richer understand
This book is a series of essays in the area of current culture and its defects, Christian religious belief and other political and philosophical issues. Issues of race, poverty, gender among others ar
Aligning Values and Politics argues that empowering individuals for self-actualization is an indispensable tool for attaining freedom; therefore, politics must align with the promotion of self-actuali
The emerging global economy and increasing diversity of the workforce continue to influence the way organizations manage their human resources. This work reviews twelve critical diversity issues stude
Former rabbi Leffler and Jones (religion, Transylvania U., Kentucky) attribute differences between Judaism and Christianity to the specific structures of each religion. They begin by setting out the i
As religiously grounded moral arguments have become ever more influential factors in the national debate-particularly reinforced by recent presidential elections and the creation of the faith-based in
West African native Souaré works for Amnesty International in London. Here he sets the civil wars and military coups d'état within the geographical complexities of West Africa, and suggests solutions
Disappointed by the policies of the Republican Party during their tenure in control of the White House and both houses of Congress, the author risks disappointment by outlining the policies he believe
Examining the artistic appropriation of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and other Disney images, Crawford (director of the AC Institute, "for the documentation and understanding of art") explores the motiv
Bositis (senior political analyst, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies) presents seven papers that examine the connections between redistricting and minority representation in recent Ameri
Poet, theorist and educator Beach asserts that all theory is ideological. In light of this perception he seeks to encourage students to critically understand their own subjectivity and their own socio
Sembor (Institute of Public Service, University of Connecticut) overviews government and politics at the state and local level in Connecticut, looking at current issues and political culture and the h
Written especially for student affairs professionals, administrators, and faculty and student leaders, this ground-breaking book is a vital resource for those facing the complex and challenging issues
This book chronicles a family of diplomats who experienced the world in transition. Subjects of capricious fate, they forged a destiny as a family that overcame some of the most cataclysmic events of
A major force in both the Free Soil and Republican parties, Wilson spoke to more Americans than any other campaigner of his generation, both in his own state of Massachusetts and in the nation, says M
SYMLOG is a System for the Multiple Level Observation of Groups used in sociology, psychology, organizational studies, and communications. About half of the 26 papers here were delivered at an April 1
Marriage and Christian Life is an introduction to the theology of Christian marriage. Designed to describe the meaning of marriage as a sacrament, author Daniel Hauser consciously contrasts the Cathol
The 'pluralist game,' the way in which we attempt to resolve the problems arising out of our pluralism through the political and judicial processes, necessarily engages the citizens of our society. Th
Matthew 1-2 and the Virginal Conception examines early Palestinian and Hellenistic Jewish accounts of the birth of Israel's first redeemer, Moses. The author shows how these accounts provide the backg
Ten American academics, researchers, and independent scholars--all participants in the James Bradford Ames Fellowship Program at the U. of Massachusetts over the past ten years--contribute ten chapter
Drawing on his background in philosophy, classics, and law, Singh (Delhi U.) analyzes the political philosophy debate that took place between Strauss (1899-1973) and Kojéve (1902-1968), its theses and
