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As more scholars in Criminology become aware that the author behind the scholarship is becoming just as important as the work itself, they are casting an ever increasing eye at the personal context in which the authors are writing. Critical Voices in Criminology provides an opportunity for figures in and around critical criminology to discuss their own intellectual journeys into and within the discipline

"This volume explains the steps and procedures necessary for an individual to navigate the U.S. immigration system. The author provides information of the process for obtaining visas, permanent residency or citizenship. Also included are examples of common immigration forms for the individual and for families, as well as a list of the most important websites for immigration issues"--Provided by publisher

This study analyzes factors, both legal and illegal, that lead to inequities in the pay and status of men and women. Due to American culture, the wage gap may never close, but investments in human capital development may facilitate women's career advancement and narrow the gap. The author develops specific strategies for narrowing the wage gap, and explores avenues of implementation

In the first publication to reconstruct Lebanese and Syrian encounters with Nazism in the context of an evolving local political culture and to base its analysis on a comprehensive review of Arab, French and German sources, the author examines the reactions to the rise of Nazism in the countries under French mandate, spanning from fascination and endorsement to the creation of antifascist networks.

The Tragedy was early America's best known true crime story. Jereboam O. Beauchamp assassinated Kentucky attorney general Solomon P. Sharp. The murder, trial, conviction, and execution of the killer, as well as the suicide of his wife, fascinated Americans. The author peels away two centuries of myth to provide a more accurate account of the Kentucky Tragedy

"Proven author Anthony Saliba provides step-by-step instructions for spread trading techniques for options traders. Saliba helps readers understand the nuances of each technique, when to employ each spread strategy, and how to adjust when market conditions change. This hands-on guide includes quizzes and a final exam to help readers test their comprehension"--Provided by publisher.

"Tom DeMark, creator of the widely known and respected DeMark indicators, served as mentor to author Jason Perl. Perl defines and explains how the indicators bring a successful trading decision to conclusion, and offers aggressive or conservative alternative indications. With a chart or graphic explaining each indicator and a foreword by Tom DeMark"--Provided by publisher

Svenja Hager aims at pricing non-standard illiquid portfolio credit derivatives which are related to standard CDO tranches with the same underlying portfolio of obligors. Instead of assuming a homogeneous dependence structure between the default times of different obligors, as it is assumed in the standard market model, the author focuses on the use of heterogeneous correlation structures.

"Examining Carter's dramatic shift from advocating defense budget cuts early in his administration to supporting development of the MX missile and modernization of NATO's Long-Range Theater Nuclear Force by the end of his presidency, the author argues, counter to common interpretations, that the shift was a "self-correcting" policy change in response to the prevailing international military environment"--Provided by publisher

Intro -- Contents -- 1: The Prohibition Era: America Goes Dry -- 2: Prohibition's Roots -- 3: The Prohibition Movement Gains Momentum -- 4: The Battle for a Prohibition Amendment -- 5: Defying the Ban: Moonshine and Speakeasies -- 6: Bootleggers, Rumrunners, and Gangsters -- 7: The Road to Repeal -- 8: Prohibition's Legacy -- Chronology -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Further Reading -- Photo Credits -- Index -- About the Author.

"Designed as an introductory text, this book details several aspects of Latin American culture as experienced by millions of people living in Central and South America. The author argues that despite early and considerable European influences on the region, indigenous Latin American traditions still characterize much of the social and artistic heritage of the Latin American countries"--Provided by publisher

CONTENTS; Prologue vii; Chapter 1. An Introduction to Transgender Terms and Concepts 1; Chapter 2. A Hundred Years of Transgender History 31; Chapter 3. Transgender Liberation 59; Chapter 4. The Difficult Decades 91; Chapter 5. The Current Wave 121; Reader's Guide 155; Further Reading and Resources 158; Sources 165; Index 175; Acknowledgments 185; About the Author 186

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. From Dating to Hooking Up -- 3. The Hookup -- 4. The Hookup Scene -- 5. The Campus as a Sexual Arena -- 6. Men, Women, and the Sexual Double Standard -- 7. Life after College: A Return to Dating -- 8. Hooking Up and Dating: A Comparison -- Methodological Appendix -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction: The New U.S. Enemy -- Chapter One: Defining Terrorism -- Chapter Two: The Current Threat: Islamic Terrorism -- Chapter Three: Motivations, Tactics, and Targets -- Chapter Four: Terrorism's High Costs -- Chapter Five: The Future of Terrorism -- Notes -- Discussion Questions -- Glossary -- Organizations to Contact -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author -- Back Cover

This book examines how the United States Supreme Court understands freedom of speech during political campaigns and elections. To address this question, the author considers both the nature of the Court's evaluation (or vision) of political speech in this context and the process by which this understanding is formulated, with a focus on four recent and representative cases.