Law

Few mental illness treatments are more reviled in the public mind than Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy. However, in reality, ECT is a safe and effective treatment for cases of clinical depression and catatonia that are unresponsive to drug therapy. Also, unlike drugs, ECT has relatively few side eff... More

The Criminal Law is an immensely complex and fascinating subject, and it is becoming larger and more complex each year. The aim of this book is to introduce British criminal law through a study of its underlying principles and policies. Exploring the major spheres of criminal liability, the book rai... More

As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide becomes ever more indispensable. This fifth edition has been updated to include recent judicial and legislative decisions and the debates surrounding publication on the Web and other new media.As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide... More

Transportation Disaster Response Handbook presents information and strategies for dealing with all types of disasters and looks at the unique aspects of transportation-related incidents. It outlines how to prepare for emergencies, what to expect during a disaster, how individuals within the emergenc... More

The Law of Evidence has traditionally been perceived as a dry, highly technical, and mysterious subject. This book argues that problems of evidence in law are closely related to the handling of evidence in other kinds of practical decision-making and other academic disciplines, that it is closely re... More

After an overview, the book presents career opportunities on the police force and in police administration at the local, county, and state levels and in the FBI. Other careers include county coroner, crime scene investigator, forensic anthropologist, crime lab scientist, judge, probation or parole o... More

A radical reappraisal of the role of myth in modern society. Fitzpatrick uses the example of law, an integral category of modern social thought, to challenge modernity and the denial of the relevance of myth to law in modern society. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more informat... More

Groups committing acts of terrorism have adapted their means of financing to elude detection since the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Surveying the global community??'s multi-year effort to cut off terrorist funding, this volume offers a much-needed analysis of a complex, widely discussed, yet p... More

The political dynamics of the European Union can often appear confusing, shrouded as they are in complex legislative processes. This book offers a clear and thorough critical introduction to the origins, development and current direction of the EU, and pinpoints the major policy debates animating de... More

Citing viable homeland defense strategies, this book examines the potential agents, delivery methods, and toxic and nontoxic effects of possible nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorist attacks. Providing countermeasures for governmental and emergency first-response teams, the book covers the imp... More

Accession negotiations are underway and Turkey is preparing to become a full member of the EU. "Turkey and the EU" makes a scholarly contribution in the debate over Turkey's participation in the European integration process and the EU's future enlargement. It explores the recent history of ups and d... More

The fourth edition of Accounting in a Business Context provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to accounting and finance for students on business and business-related courses. Fully revised and up-dated, it offers the ideal balance of coverage of financial accounting, management accounting a... More

Ethics, Legal Issues and Professionalism for Surgical Technology introduces you to key, non-technical aspects of professional practice. Understanding and applying the proper concepts regarding ethics, legal issues, and professionalism is vital for a surgical technologist. This book offers you a foun... More