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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and International Human Rights Law

Common Law Perspectives

by Kerry O'Halloran ...

Series series Human Rights and International Law
This book identifies, analyses and discusses the nexus of legal issues that have emerged in recent years around sexuality and gender. It audits these against specific human rights requirements and evaluates the outcomes as evidenced in the legislation and caselaw of six leading common law jurisdictions. Beginning with a snapshot of the legal definitions and sanctions associated with the ... Read more

$77.61 CAD

This book identifies, analyses and discusses the nexus of legal issues that have emerged in recent years around sexuality and gender. It audits these against specific human rights requirements and evaluates the outcomes as evidenced in the legislation and caselaw of six leading common law jurisdictions. Beginning with a snapshot of the legal definitions and sanctions associated with the
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White Rage

The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide

by Carol Anderson ...

National Book Critics Circle Award WinnerNew York TimesBestsellerUSA Today BestsellerA New York TimesNotable Book of the YearA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of 2016A Chicago Review of Books Best Nonfiction Book of 2016From the Civil W... ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

National Book Critics Circle Award WinnerNew York TimesBestsellerUSA Today BestsellerA New York TimesNotable Book of the YearA Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of 2016A Chicago Review of Books Best Nonfiction Book of 2016From the Civil W...
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Anatomy of Injustice

A Murder Case Gone Wrong

by Raymond Bonner ...

The book that helped free an innocent man who had spent twenty-seven years on death row.In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His only connection to the victim was having cleaned her gutters and ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The book that helped free an innocent man who had spent twenty-seven years on death row.In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His only connection to the victim was having cleaned her gutters and
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Writing to Save a Life

The Louis Till File

by John Edgar Wideman ...

A major literary figure tells “a searching tale of loss, recovery, and déja vu that is part memoir and what-if speculation, part polemic and exposé” (The Washington Post) about two generations of one family—civil rights martyr Emmett Till and his father, Louis—shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award.Emmett Till took a train from his home in Chicago to visit family in Money, ... Read more

$19.50 CAD

A major literary figure tells “a searching tale of loss, recovery, and déja vu that is part memoir and what-if speculation, part polemic and exposé” (The Washington Post) about two generations of one family—civil rights martyr Emmett Till and his father, Louis—shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award.Emmett Till took a train from his home in Chicago to visit family in Money,
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Copaganda

How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News

by Alec Karakatsanis ...

In this groundbreaking expose essential for understanding rising authoritarianism, award-winning civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis introduces the concept of “Copaganda.”Copaganda is a special kind of propaganda employed by police, prosecutors, and news media to stoke fear of police-recorded crime and distort society’s response to it.What readers will discover:How mass media manipulates our ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking expose essential for understanding rising authoritarianism, award-winning civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis introduces the concept of “Copaganda.”Copaganda is a special kind of propaganda employed by police, prosecutors, and news media to stoke fear of police-recorded crime and distort society’s response to it.What readers will discover:How mass media manipulates our
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Eight Years vs. Three Weeks – Executive Orders Signed by Barack Obama and Donald Trump

An Analysis of Landmark and Controversial Executive Actions

by U.S. Government, White House ...

During his years in office, from 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama signed more landmark legislation than any Democratic president since Lyndon Baines Johnson. His main reforms include the "Obamacare", changes of the financial regulation as a response to the Great Recession; as well as reforms for greater inclusiveness for LGBT Americans. He also advocated gun control and issued wide-ranging executive ... Read more

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During his years in office, from 2009 to 2017, Barack Obama signed more landmark legislation than any Democratic president since Lyndon Baines Johnson. His main reforms include the "Obamacare", changes of the financial regulation as a response to the Great Recession; as well as reforms for greater inclusiveness for LGBT Americans. He also advocated gun control and issued wide-ranging executive
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Shades of Freedom

Racial Politics and Presumptions of the American Legal Process

by A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. ...

Few individuals have had as great an impact on the law--both its practice and its history--as A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. A winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, he has distinguished himself over the decades both as a professor at Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard, and as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals. But Judge Higginbotham ... Read more

$33.11 CAD

Few individuals have had as great an impact on the law--both its practice and its history--as A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. A winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, he has distinguished himself over the decades both as a professor at Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard, and as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals. But Judge Higginbotham
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License to Harass

Law, Hierarchy, and Offensive Public Speech

by Laura Beth Nielsen ...

Series series The Cultural Lives of Law
Offensive street speech--racist and sexist remarks that can make its targets feel both psychologically and physically threatened--is surprisingly common in our society. Many argue that this speech is so detestable that it should be banned under law. But is this an area covered by the First Amendment right to free speech? Or should it be banned?In this elegantly written book, Laura Beth Nielsen ... Read more

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Offensive street speech--racist and sexist remarks that can make its targets feel both psychologically and physically threatened--is surprisingly common in our society. Many argue that this speech is so detestable that it should be banned under law. But is this an area covered by the First Amendment right to free speech? Or should it be banned?In this elegantly written book, Laura Beth Nielsen
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Intersectionality and Beyond

Law, Power and the Politics of Location

Edited by Emily Grabham, Davina Cooper, Jane Krishnadas, Didi Herman ...

Series series Social Justice
This collection addresses the present and the future of the concept of intersectionality within socio-legal studies. Intersectionality provides a metaphorical schema for understanding the interaction of different forms of disadvantage, including race, sexuality, and gender. But it also goes further to provide a particular model of how these aspects of social identity and location converge – ... Read more

$104.71 CAD

This collection addresses the present and the future of the concept of intersectionality within socio-legal studies. Intersectionality provides a metaphorical schema for understanding the interaction of different forms of disadvantage, including race, sexuality, and gender. But it also goes further to provide a particular model of how these aspects of social identity and location converge –
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The Transition of Religion to Culture in Law and Public Discourse

by Lori Beaman ...

Series series ICLARS Series on Law and Religion
This book explores the recent trend toward the transformation of religious symbols and practices into culture in Western democracies. Analyses of three legal cases involving religion in the public sphere are used to illuminate this trend: a municipal council chamber; a town hall; and town board meetings. Each case involves a different national context—Canada, France and the United States—and each ... Read more

$77.61 CAD

This book explores the recent trend toward the transformation of religious symbols and practices into culture in Western democracies. Analyses of three legal cases involving religion in the public sphere are used to illuminate this trend: a municipal council chamber; a town hall; and town board meetings. Each case involves a different national context—Canada, France and the United States—and each
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The Tyranny of the Meritocracy

Democratizing Higher Education in America

by Lani Guinier ...

A fresh and bold argument for revamping our standards of “merit” and a clear blueprint for creating collaborative education models that strengthen our democracy rather than privileging individual elitesStanding on the foundations of America’s promise of equal opportunity, our universities purport to serve as engines of social mobility and practitioners of democracy. But as acclaimed scholar and ... Read more

$20.87 CAD

A fresh and bold argument for revamping our standards of “merit” and a clear blueprint for creating collaborative education models that strengthen our democracy rather than privileging individual elitesStanding on the foundations of America’s promise of equal opportunity, our universities purport to serve as engines of social mobility and practitioners of democracy. But as acclaimed scholar and
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After Marriage Equality

The Future of LGBT Rights

Edited by Carlos A. Ball ...

Examines the impact of marriage equality on the future of LGBT rightsIn persuading the Supreme Court that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, the LGBT rights movement has achieved its most important objective of the last few decades. Throughout its history, the marriage equality movement has been criticized by those who believe marriage rights were a conservative cause ... Read more

$25.64 CAD

Examines the impact of marriage equality on the future of LGBT rightsIn persuading the Supreme Court that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, the LGBT rights movement has achieved its most important objective of the last few decades. Throughout its history, the marriage equality movement has been criticized by those who believe marriage rights were a conservative cause
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Rap on Trial

Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America

by Erik Nielson, Andrea L. Dennis ...

A groundbreaking exposé about the alarming use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence to convict and incarcerate young men of colorShould Johnny Cash have been charged with murder after he sang, "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die"? Few would seriously subscribe to this notion of justice. Yet in 2001, a rapper named Mac whose music had gained national recognition was convicted of manslaughter ... Read more

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A groundbreaking exposé about the alarming use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence to convict and incarcerate young men of colorShould Johnny Cash have been charged with murder after he sang, "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die"? Few would seriously subscribe to this notion of justice. Yet in 2001, a rapper named Mac whose music had gained national recognition was convicted of manslaughter
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Diritto antidiscriminatorio e religione

by Stella Coglievina ...

La libertà religiosa è spesso al centro dei dibattiti relativi all’uguaglianza e alla diversità, in contesti di sempre più marcato pluralismo etnico e religioso. Negli ordinamenti giuridici europei ha assunto un ruolo predominante il cosiddetto “diritto antidiscriminatorio” che, soprattutto a partire dagli interventi dell’Unione europea, ha introdotto concetti e strumenti normativi per la ... Read more

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La libertà religiosa è spesso al centro dei dibattiti relativi all’uguaglianza e alla diversità, in contesti di sempre più marcato pluralismo etnico e religioso. Negli ordinamenti giuridici europei ha assunto un ruolo predominante il cosiddetto “diritto antidiscriminatorio” che, soprattutto a partire dagli interventi dell’Unione europea, ha introdotto concetti e strumenti normativi per la
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Community Conscious Policing: A Guide for People's Justice and Law Enforcement Solutions

by Brandon Lee ...

Trust in the North American justice system has been shattered.Can you repair a foundation built upon years of violence, racial profiling, and trauma between police and the communities they serve?Diversity workshops and social awareness programs may improve the people and process, but they aren't enough to overhaul our flawed system. We need a deeper solution generated from the power of the ... Read more

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Trust in the North American justice system has been shattered.Can you repair a foundation built upon years of violence, racial profiling, and trauma between police and the communities they serve?Diversity workshops and social awareness programs may improve the people and process, but they aren't enough to overhaul our flawed system. We need a deeper solution generated from the power of the
... Read more
Civil Rights in America

A Handbook of Legal History

by Daniel H McLinden ...

Here American history and American law merge into one. Key historical events and landmark legal cases fill the pages of this book. American ideals of “All men are created equal” and “Equal justice under law” run headlong into white supremacy and gender i ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

Here American history and American law merge into one. Key historical events and landmark legal cases fill the pages of this book. American ideals of “All men are created equal” and “Equal justice under law” run headlong into white supremacy and gender i
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It's Easy to Talk Justice: A Case Study of Hudson v Philander Smith College

How One Woman's Case Changed My Thinking About Justice

by C.J. Duvall Jr ...

It's Easy to Talk Justice is a case study of the civil rights complaint: Hudson versus Philander Smith College. It details a female plaintiff’s legal challenge against her employer.The author shares the story of a 3 year legal battle between a young woman plaintiff (Hudson) and a historic college (Philander Smith College). The author discovered evidence on the Internet that contradicted the ... Read more

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It's Easy to Talk Justice is a case study of the civil rights complaint: Hudson versus Philander Smith College. It details a female plaintiff’s legal challenge against her employer.The author shares the story of a 3 year legal battle between a young woman plaintiff (Hudson) and a historic college (Philander Smith College). The author discovered evidence on the Internet that contradicted the
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What if I Say the Wrong Thing?

25 Habits for Culturally Effective People

by Vernā A. Myers ...

The book is a perfect handbook for anyone who is looking to develop the habits of culturally effective people. In this handy reference, you'll find answers to questions about all types of diversity issues and tips about how to practice culturally effective habits. And with the variety of suggested follow-ups and actions contained within it, you will better know how to handle your own situations. ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

The book is a perfect handbook for anyone who is looking to develop the habits of culturally effective people. In this handy reference, you'll find answers to questions about all types of diversity issues and tips about how to practice culturally effective habits. And with the variety of suggested follow-ups and actions contained within it, you will better know how to handle your own situations.
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Overcoming the Fear

by Resident Bolde ...

Overcoming the Fear is Resident Bolde's answer to the blog post The Fear at the Resident Bolde website. www.residentbolde.org The purpose of this book is to teach entering women residents the lay of the land they are going into when they transition from medical school to residency training. The ACGME lists what its milestones are but what is not clearly understood is that residents will have to ... Read more

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Overcoming the Fear is Resident Bolde's answer to the blog post The Fear at the Resident Bolde website. www.residentbolde.org The purpose of this book is to teach entering women residents the lay of the land they are going into when they transition from medical school to residency training. The ACGME lists what its milestones are but what is not clearly understood is that residents will have to
... Read more
Covid-19 Debunked?

Debunked?

by Paragon Papers ...

Series series Debunked?
"Covid-19 Debunked?" challenges everything you thought you knew about the global pandemic. With a critical eye, delve into the origins of the virus, the global response, and the swirling rumors of laboratory leaks and pharmaceutical profiteering. This book lays bare the facts, separates fiction from reality, and provides an unflinching look at the most significant health crisis of our time. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Covid-19 Debunked?" challenges everything you thought you knew about the global pandemic. With a critical eye, delve into the origins of the virus, the global response, and the swirling rumors of laboratory leaks and pharmaceutical profiteering. This book lays bare the facts, separates fiction from reality, and provides an unflinching look at the most significant health crisis of our time.
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They Plotted, Allah Planned: Japaignant

They Plotted, Allah Planned, #0

by Anis Labidi ...

Series Book 0 - They Plotted, Allah Planned
They Plotted, Allah Planned: JAPAIGNANT is not merely a record — it is less than 0.01% of the shocking evidence and hard proof amassed over more than half a century of petitions, letters, calls, and face‑to‑face appeals. For thirty‑two of those years, Japan was the primary stage, intertwined with battles in Tunisia, France, the United States, and, in 2014, the entire world — when the author's ... Read more

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They Plotted, Allah Planned: JAPAIGNANT is not merely a record — it is less than 0.01% of the shocking evidence and hard proof amassed over more than half a century of petitions, letters, calls, and face‑to‑face appeals. For thirty‑two of those years, Japan was the primary stage, intertwined with battles in Tunisia, France, the United States, and, in 2014, the entire world — when the author's
... Read more
Worst Judgements Passed by the Supreme Court of United States: Understanding Their Reasoning and Logic

by Pritish Prabhu ...

Supreme Court Decisions have far reaching impact on almost every aspect of the country within which the court exercises jurisdiction. The Supreme Court of the United States, much like the Supreme Court of any other nation, is the highest court of the land and is the final forum of adjudication. The Supreme Court of the United States is very well known for it's landmark decisions such as Loving v. ... Read more

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Supreme Court Decisions have far reaching impact on almost every aspect of the country within which the court exercises jurisdiction. The Supreme Court of the United States, much like the Supreme Court of any other nation, is the highest court of the land and is the final forum of adjudication. The Supreme Court of the United States is very well known for it's landmark decisions such as Loving v.
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Direito de Igualdade 2ed

Antidiscriminação, minorias sociais, remédios constitucionais

by Dimitri Dimoulis ...

Series series FGV
Este livro, agora em segunda edição atualizada e ampliada, expõe o direito constitucional dos oprimidos e explorados, ou seja, dos grupos minoritários que a Constituição brasileira de 1988 nomeia como: mulheres, afro-brasileiros, jovens, idosos, pessoas com deficiência, trabalhadores rurais, índios. São analisados exaustivamente três conceitos centrais: minoria social; igualdade; discriminação. A ... Read more

$34.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este livro, agora em segunda edição atualizada e ampliada, expõe o direito constitucional dos oprimidos e explorados, ou seja, dos grupos minoritários que a Constituição brasileira de 1988 nomeia como: mulheres, afro-brasileiros, jovens, idosos, pessoas com deficiência, trabalhadores rurais, índios. São analisados exaustivamente três conceitos centrais: minoria social; igualdade; discriminação. A
... Read more
The Danger Zone Is Everywhere

How Housing Discrimination Harms Health and Steals Wealth

by George Lipsitz ...

Series Book 73 - American Crossroads
Compellingly argues that good health is as much social as it is biological, and that the racial health gap and the racial wealth gap are mutually constitutive.The Danger Zone Is Everywhere shows that housing insecurity and the poor health associated with it are central components of an unjust, destructive, and deadly racial order. Housing discrimination is a civil and economic injustice, but it is ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

Compellingly argues that good health is as much social as it is biological, and that the racial health gap and the racial wealth gap are mutually constitutive.The Danger Zone Is Everywhere shows that housing insecurity and the poor health associated with it are central components of an unjust, destructive, and deadly racial order. Housing discrimination is a civil and economic injustice, but it is
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