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Andrew Clapham
Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

From the controversial incarceration of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, to the brutal ethnic cleansing being practiced in Darfur, to the widespread denial of equal rights to women in many areas of the world, human rights violations are a constant presence in the news and in our lives. Taking an international perspective, and focusing on highly topical issues such as torture, arbitrary detention, privacy, health, and discrimination, this Very Short Introduction will help readers to understand for themselves the controversies and complexities behind this vitally relevant issue. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, Andrew Clapham explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading.

Leland C. Swenson
Psychology and Law for the Helping Professions
by Brooks Cole (Hardcover)

In his prepublication reviews, Dempster said, "Swenson not only discusses how the system opperates, he gives ver plausible and undertandable reasons why it operates the way it does. He succeeds in demystifying the legal world and summarizing its history in an understandable format. . . . Books like Swenson's help level the playing field for mental health professionals who all to often have felt victimized by the court process and have misunderstood the legal process of 'truth finding.'" In this Second Edition of his comprehensive, well respected text, Swenson emphasizes what people in the helping professions need to know about the law so they can avoid, as he puts it, the "land mines" and understand how their treatment decisions are likely to have legal consequences.

Steve Foster
Q&A: Human Rights and Civil Liberties 2006-2007 (Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers)
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

This book shows how to successfully tackle essay questions typically found in examination papers on human rights and civil liberties. It has been designed to cover the key areas found on courses, and includes questions and answers on both domestic civil liberties and international human rights. Online Resource Centre The Blackstone's Law Q & A Series is accompanied by a dedicated companion web site containing a glossary of legal terms and external web links plus links to related OUP titles.

Hugh Brayne, Gerry Martin
Law for Social Workers
by Blackstone Press (Paperback)

Social workers have been blamed in the media for not knowing or understanding the law or their rights and duties in controversial cases such as the Cleveland affair. The Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work has emphasized the importance of a good grounding in law for trainee social workers. This book sets out the essential areas of law and legal procedures and covers all the core areas recommended by the CCETSW and as taught on CQSW and the new DipSe courses. It explains the differences between situations where a social worker must act, may act, or may not act and has been updated to include the new regulations and Codes of the Children Act 1989.

Gypsy and Traveller Law
by Legal Action Group (Paperback)

Ian Loveland
Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights: A Critical Introduction
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

The fourth edition of Constitutional and Administrative Law covers all of the core elements of both the Constitutional and Administrative Law syllabi, making it an ideal text for use on the LLB or CPE. It also includes substantial coverage of human rights issues.

Gina Clayton
Textbook on Immigration and Asylum Law
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

Immigration and asylum are possibly two of the most contentious topics in current public life. Increasing political debate and numerous legal developments have meant that these issues are rarely out of the media, and public interest runs high. This unique book is the first to offer students new to the subject a complete guide to both immigration and asylum law, setting the standard for textbooks in this area. The author's passion for the subject shines through, making this a fresh and engaging read for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Clear analysis and comment on the political context and social impact of the law brings the topic to life and encourages the reader to develop a critical viewpoint. The author expertly navigates and clarifies the complexities of this area of the law, breaking down the text into manageable sections and making use of diagrams and case summaries to help students grasp the key issues and facts. Further reading suggestions and end of ...

Greer Hogan, Rhona Smith
Core Statutes on Public Law And Human Rights
by Learning Matters (Paperback)

Each title in the annually updated "Core Statutes" series, contains all the necessary statutes and statutory instruments for students working towards an undergraduate degree or graduate diploma. Compiled by experienced lecturers and examiners, the books are ideally suited to exam use as the statutes are listed both alphabetically and by date, and most importantly, do not include commentary or annotation. "Core Statutes" series will suit a student's budget.

Richard Stone
Textbook on Civil Liberties and Human Rights
by Oxford University Press, USA (Paperback)

This book provides a clear and manageable account of English law relating to civil liberties and human rights. Police powers, freedom of expression, public order, discrimination, privacy and asylum are covered. The discussion is placed within the framework of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Janet Ulph
Commercial Fraud: Civil Liability for Fraud, Human Rights, and Money Laundering
by Oxford University Press, USA (Hardcover)

Theft, deception, bribery, rogue trading and money laundering present massive and apparently insuperable problems for governments worldwide. On a national and international scale, these types of activities may have social, economic and political repercussions. This new text is primarily concerned with the impact of these activities upon private individuals. The text analyses the position of the victim, the fraudster, recipients of property and accessories. The focus is upon the civil law aspects of fraud and the increasing significance of money laundering legislation and the law of human rights.

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