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The role of behavioral and social sciences in the courtroom setting has expanded exponentially in the past few decades. It is now widely recognized that scientists in these areas provide critical contextual information for legal decision making, and that there is a reliable knowledge base for doing so. While there are many handbooks of forensic psychology, this is the first such volume to incorporate sociological findings, broadening the conceptual basis for examining cases in both the civil and criminal realms, including immigration issues, personal injury, child custody, and sexual harassment. This volume will examine the responsibilities of expert witnesses and consultants, and how they m...
The Hollywood Connection argues that celebrity politics may matter in broader settings than previously understood. The questions presented in this collection are compelling and timely; the diverse methodologies and robust theoretical applications show the effects of fictional media on consumer audiences and implications for American politics.
Indigenous terrorists have infected our communities with a threat that rivals a nuclear or chemical detonation. This threat destroys the infrastructure and the very fabric of American life. These terrorists' acts are the most bedeviling that law enforcement faces today. There is no better illustration of effective terrorism than to see law enforcement and the citizenry scrambling to create a zone of public safety in the face of widespread fear. The words "terrorist" and "gang member" need to be synonymous in our perceptions. The terrorism I am writing about is essentially domestic and urban terrorism, fueled by narcotics. This type of terrorism is spread by our indigenous terrorists in designer jeans. These indigenous terrorists have names such as "Folks," "Bloods," "Crips," "People," and "Family." The casualties, both physical and mental, in this ongoing war surpass any other war that we have ever had. The destruction and disease have continued for years, with no apparent end in sight.
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)