New Acquisitions

In this book, Miller highlights the disconnect between the structure of the American political system and the ideals of democratic accountability, and challenges what we think about the advantages of relying on federal power for sensible and fair solutions to longstanding social problems.

This book presents the legal battle over the fate of Klansman James Ford Seale who, after forty-three years, was finally brought to trial for the kidnapping and resultant death of two black youths in Mississippi.

This book explores the religious freedom implications of defining marriage to include same-sex couples. It represents a comprehensive, scholarly appraisal of the church-state conflicts certain to arise in many spheres of law as a result of the legal recognition of same-sex marriage.

The determination of the proper use of force is crucial for both law enforcement and for the public to maintain order, protect society, enforce just laws, and reasonably respect and protect the rights of civilian citizens. This book examines the reasonable use of force by police and other law enforcement officers in a number of situations.

This collection of essays presents a series of ethical discourses addressing same-sex marriage.  Using moral argumentation within the framework of equal liberty and citizenship regardless of one's sexual preferences or atypical family situation, the authors argue against the heteronormative establishment in the law and public policy that continues to work against sexual minorities.

English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Here is a practical handbook addressing all aspects of legal employment.

This third edition offers students and practitioners a current overview of developments in Internet law and practice, incorporating new areas such as data protection, privacy and electronic surveillance, cyber crime and cyber security, jurisdiction and dispute resolution online, open source licenses and the IP problems of search engines.

McGinty provides a comprehensive account of John Brown's trial, one which raised important questions about jurisdiction, judicial fairness, and the nature of treason under the American constitutional system. Because Brown survived to stand trial before a Virginia judge and jury, and argue the case against slavery with an eloquence that reverberated around the world, he became a symbol of the struggle to abolish slavery and a martyr to the cause of freedom

This book introduces Middle Eastern law as a reflection of legal styles, and offers a detailed survey of the law's foundations, using court archives and an array of legal sources.

This book illustrates the precarious position family members of capital offenders occupy in the criminal justice system. Showing that forgiveness and recovery are possible in the wake of even the most heinous crimes, this book bridges the pain of living in the shadow of death with the possibility of a reparative form of justice.