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"...A trivial thing full of humbuggery and hyprocrisy"
The Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 combined two great American virtues: 1.) Individual Rights and 2.) The need to make a quick buck.One of the aspects of Larson's book that really comes through is how staged the whole trial was.From the initial meeting of the town fathers with Scopes to convince him to be a Defendant, to the State's decision to nolle prosse the conviction after it was overturned on a technicality, most everything was merely thespian.One of the most insightful stories that Larson relates is when the team of ACLU defense lawyers arrived in Dayton for trial preparation, a young man started to help them with their luggage out of the trunk.One of the lawyers shouted: "Hey boy, what are you doing with those suitcases!"Little did the lawyer know that that boy was John Scopes, the teacher that was charged with teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school.As Larson writes: "The defenders, along with everyone else, had forgotten the defendant."The author writes in this great concise book that the Scopes Monkey trial was less about Scopes, Darrow or Bryan and more about emerging fundamentalism versus a growing American concern of individual rights and liberties.As such, Dayton and John Scopes were essentially bit players in a staged battle between forces that still determine how Americans feel and think to this day.Not only does Larson concern himself with the broader sociological effects of the trial, he also talks about the ACLU's and the prosecutions trial strategy, which, as a lawyer, I found fascinating.Contemporary history has interpreted the Scopes Trial as the high water mark of Fundamentalism, being that the Butler Act and other similar legislation has been struck down as unconstitutional."Summer" makes this very plain that this in fact was the opening salvo in the Fundamentalist battle and not the death throes.It is not a stretch to argue that the beginnings of the Mega-Church and the Fundamentalist college movement began in Dayton in 1925.Thus, as H.L. Mencken wrote that year: the fundamentalists and "Bryan started something that it will not be easy to stop."

truly a beautiful work
Public figures and interests can only hope to receive fair treatment in the historical record. To that end the mold from which Professor Larson was wrought should be exercised many times if that would result in more erudition of this quality. This book is the product of a remarkable breadth and depth of research, investigation and fair and balanced treatment of a subject that inherently evokes personal bias. And yet it is concise in its presentation, and is thoroughly readable and engaging. It is truly a beautiful work.

The beginning of the controversy
There is probably one statement which both fans and foes of America can agree on; America is one of the most unique countries in this world.One way in which America is unique is that it is of the few countries in the world in which the theory of evolution is not widely accepted outside of the scientific community.This even though America has one of the longest histories of grappling with this scientific issue.This book provides a great introduction to this controversy within America, and focuses on the keystone event that brought evolution to the forefront of American politics; the Scopes Trial, that first great public trial of 20th century America.
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Subjects:  1. Anthropology - General    2. Evolution    3. History - U.S.    4. History: American    5. Human Evolution    6. Law and legislation    7. Life Sciences - Evolution    8. Scopes, John Thomas    9. Secondary School Science    10. Social Science    11. Study and teaching    12. Trials, litigation, etc    13. United States    14. United States - General    15. American history: from c 1900 -    16. Criminal law    17. Nature & existence of God    18. Social Sciences    19. Theology    20. USA    21. c 1945 to c 1960   

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Know what you are looking at
I am a graduate student of Dr. Hickey's at California State University, Fresno.I came to this institution specifically as a matter of curricula, and I must say that after a review of the literature both broad and exhaustive Dr. Hickey's book is the closest thing we have to the reality of our special killers' doctrine.What is most compelling about this piece of literature is the open mentality that is greatly lacking in nearly every other book out there.We have relied to a great extent on the works of the FBI and, in a much more aniquated way, the works of Freud and the general positivists.
Excellent book, but I really like the CD-ROM
This is an excellent reference book, but what really makes it stand out is the "Mind of a Killer" CD-ROM included with it.
!Warning!
After reviewing and studying the material within this cover, you will see life in a different way. We all want to see the good in people; As any physical realm, there is the duality from good to evil. What exactly happens when what we see the destructive nature of man? What makes the destructive destructive? Who are they? What do they think? Where do they come from? and What will they do next?
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Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Murder victims    4. Psychology    5. Serial murderers    6. Serial murders    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. United States    10. Anthropology    11. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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Pols Major
Brings up good points about various weaknesses and problems in preventing future attacks. Many of the included essays are redundant because the authors bring up parallel points making the book dry, especially after the first two or three chapters.

Take It From A Polisci Major
This book is most certainly an excellent guide to anyone who has the slightest interest in Militant groups. Terrorism may be a pejorative term, and this text attempts to take the reader beyond that and into an in depth analysis of trends, tactics and much more.Though I may be biased since it is required reading for my POLS376 class (Political Violence), it is most definitely not for everyone as it is not an easy read.Though the Cindy Combs book "Terrorism in the 21st century" may be the most definitive source on this subject next to Hoffman, I still must give credit where it is due.However, I did have one major gripe with this text.The coverage of terrorist tactics and training was lacking to say the least, so I recommend that you buy pick up the Combs book to complement this one.Wish me luck on my midterm! lol

A textbook -essential for understanding current affairs
This volume of essays was written and compiled as a college textbook for upper level undergraduate and graduate level seminars on terrorism and counterterrorism. These essays were written on both sides of the 9/11 divide, as such some of them predicted the occurrence of (large scale)acts of terror on American soil while others prescribe strategies for countering the terrorist threat in the future. Readers other than college students will find the book of interest too. After all, members of the general public, not simply college students, have asked such questions as "Why does America inspire such hatred?" or "What strategies should the US employ in the war against terror?" This book addresses these, and numerous other questions.Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Sociology - General    6. Law / Criminal Law    7. Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle   

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Crime Prevention    3. Industries    4. Leadership    5. Management    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Political Science    8. Politics/International Relations    9. Private Security    10. Private security services    11. Security measures    12. Security systems    13. Business & Management    14. Political Science / Law Enforcement   

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The book you will use for years.
This is the book that I go to when people ask me about criminal law procedure. The text is comprehensive from investigation and examination to execution of sentencing. If your CJ curriculum uses this book and you are debating on whether to buy it, buy it. I have an earlier version and although it may be dated, it would be in case law only. Because of the breadth of information compiled in this text, I used this book alone for a ton of my classes.

Criminal Procedure : Law and Practice (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)
This was a life saving

Law Enforcement Basic Session Training
As the Training Program Assistant at the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, I would like to express that this textbook is a wonderful addition to our facility during the cadet's fifty-two hour Criminal Procedure block of instruction. The attending cadet's have considered these textbooks as their bestfriend during their basic training sessions and have given high reviews.At this time we are currently looking into the possible purchase of the fourth or fifth edition of this textbook for our future basic sessions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminology    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Social Science    5. Sociology    6. Crime & criminology    7. Criminal law    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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Terrific
The Master The Police Officer Exam does an excellent job.The tests are very helpful!

In a class of its own
I closely scrutinized a half dozen cop test prep books and purchased another besides this one. 'Master the Police Officer Exam' is significantly above the others. Its greatest strength is that it seems to be written by someone who knows specifically about cop tests- not just tests in general. There is above and beyond detailed information not just on the many aspects and types of written exams, but also the different video tests. In addition, its many practice tests are authentic and are from different sources (NYPD and NCJOSI). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Service    2. Educational Tests And Measurements (Higher Education)    3. Police Science    4. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    5. Study Aids    6. Study Guides    7. Test Prep    8. Tests   

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Just the Facts
I am a Field Training Officer for a large Southern California law enforcement agency and the most difficult part to teachnew officers is how to write a proper report.I have trained over 30 law enforcement officers with various educational backgrounds and all of them have had problems with police report writing. I consider this book to be an excellent reference to improve your report writing skills. I have encouraged every new officer that I have trained to purchase this book.
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Subjects:  1. Composition & Creative Writing - Academic    2. Composition & Creative Writing - General    3. Criminal Investigation    4. Criminal Procedure    5. Criminology    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy    8. Law    9. Police reports    10. Reference    11. Report writing    12. Research And Report Writing    13. Crime & criminology    14. Social Science / Criminology   

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very complete book
this is a very informative book, providing many answers to questions you may not have asked.Safety, procedures, legal liability issues, diving operations are all thought about and discussed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Investigation    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Disaster Relief & Rescue Operations    4. Internal Medicine    5. Law    6. Police divers    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Scuba & Snorkeling    10. Search and rescue operations    11. Underwater Medicine    12. Underwater crime investigation    13. Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Science   

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Nice
My book arrived within five days of placing my order, which was wonderful because I started class the very next day. There was some writing in it as described, but I don't care because it's a book, and as long as I can read the text, that's all that's really important. Anyway, the book was in great condition, it was the right edition, and it's easy to read. Thanks for the great service!

Good Reason It's a CLASSIC! (9th Ed./InfoTrac Incl.)
"Must-have" if you're interested in law or law school bound...Superb reference and learning book (there is also a Study Guide -- harder to find); you'll keep this book for years of use! If you take a Criminal Justice course, this is the text you should hope the prof demands.It is truly the best out there.Yes, it's pricy - but worth every dollar. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Social Science    5. Sociology    6. United States    7. Courts & procedure    8. Crime & criminology    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure    11. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. Freight Transportation    2. Freight and freightage    3. General    4. Political Freedom & Security - International Secur    5. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    6. Politics / Current Events    7. Public Transportation    8. Security measures    9. Transportation    10. Transportation Policy And Planning    11. True Crime    12. United States    13. Crime & criminology    14. Highway & traffic engineering    15. True Crime / General   

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If only our government had listened...
This book first came out in the mid-1990s. If only the U.S. government had listened to the Israelis and the author, who increasingly had warned the U.S., or tried to, of the growing jihadist threat, not just around the world, but also inside the U.S (the Israelis had known of Islamic terrorists in places like Oklahoma city, etc. in the 1990s). At one point in this book, the author states that the threat is growing and "it is only a matter of time before they strike the United States, from within". Very true, unfortunately. This book costs less than $ 20, and yet, the CIA could have learned more from it than the billions they spend every year "monitoring" terrorists.
Brilliant Volume Deserves Ten Stars
As you read this book, you will appreciate just how prescient Benjamin Netanyahu was.There is no doubt that Netenyahu's theses, penned in 1995, now inform the War on Terror, which began taking shape only after the attacks of September 11, 2001. There are no wasted words in this slim volume. Yet, it is comprehensive with respect to the subject of radical Islamic militarism.The author provides a modern history of terrorism, and dissects with a sharp scalpel the errors of Israeli and Western governments that tried, and failed, to tame the forces of terrorism through appeasement. If there is any bright side to the horrors emanating from the failed Oslo accords it is that they illustrate just how NOT to fight terrorism. Netanyahu has a solid grasp of history and international relations.He prescribes our next steps and explains how to defeat terrorism.He is clear-eyed and sober.I hope the leaders of the world will pay heed to his words.

Fighting Terrorism
Informed assessment. Excellent recommendations. Great read. A must for anyone truly interested in stopping the terrorists. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminology    2. Government policy    3. International Relations - General    4. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    5. Politics / Current Events    6. Politics/International Relations    7. Prevention    8. Social Science    9. Terrorism    10. Political Science / International Relations   

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In depth collection of essays on U.S. presidency
The Presidency and the Political Stream is a collection of twenty essays edited by Michael Nelson, who is a professor at Rhodes College.Each chapter explores a different aspect of the relationship between the presidency and the U.S. political system.This book is recommended to serious scholars of the U.S. presidency.

It looks boring, but is isn't
This is a collection of essays on the presidency. It doesn't look like an interesting book, but many of the pieces are in fact quite interesting. The book covers many different aspects of the presidency, and one can learn a lot merely by reading this book. Although it is definitely an academic book, it is not so dry that it cannot be read by those that are not involved with academics.

Dry as day old Toast!!!
This book was required for a Ph.D. course I'm attending at the Universityof Alabama.Trust me I do not read these books for fun.Read more

Subjects:  1. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    2. Political Process - Leadership    3. Political Science    4. Politics / Current Events    5. Politics/International Relations    6. Presidents    7. United States    8. Political science & theory   

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Review after using Risk Analysis and the Security Survey
I bought the book to use as a reference while doing my very first risk analysis.It helped me a lot with my project.I found it easy to read and use as a reference.I used the format in the book as a guide when writing up the risk analysis I did. clear direction on putting together a security survey
I have prepared several security surveys throughout the last couple of years and have always found that they were missing something. Once I started looking through this book I was given clear direction on the useful information required when conducting a security survey.Read more

Subjects:  1. Assistance in emergencies    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Crime prevention surveys    4. Industries    5. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    6. Political Science    7. Private Security    8. Production & Operations Management    9. Risk management    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Security measures    12. Actuarial studies    13. Business & Economics / Industries    14. Causes & prevention of crime    15. Police & security services    16. Security services    17. Social research & statistics   

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Grace is a loud mouth airhead.
The woman just yells and tells people they are idiots both in this book and on her CNN show, She offers no helpful suggestions, she is just a loud mouth airhead nothing else.

Oh, boy. . .
She's opinionated, ignorant, prejudicial, arrogant, and, yes, bitchy.Nancy is PROOF anybody can be a lawyer; Nancy abuses the power of the microphone.If you want to see how the justice system DOESN'T work in America, this is a good read.If you want to see how the justice system DOES work in America, it is a good read.If you want to see WHY the justice system doesn't work, just look at the Author, here. . .

Nancy is both ignorant and opinionated--an appalling combo
Nancy is so blinded by her agenda--attacking defense attorneys and defendants--that she manipulates or ignores facts that are contrary to her extreme views.I have rarely heard anything worthwhile come out of her mouth on CourtTV, and this book is no different.I hope readers (and CourtTV viewers) who are less informed about the judicial system (I am a lawyer) realize not to take anything she says at face value. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Defense (Criminal procedure)    4. Government - U.S. Government    5. Law    6. Law (Specific Aspects)    7. Lawyers    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal System    10. Media & the Law    11. Popular works    12. Trials    13. United States    14. Law / Media & the Law   

Subjects:  1. Evidence    2. Law   

Subjects:  1. Crime    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal justice, Administrati    4. Criminal justice, Administration of    5. Criminology    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Sociology - General    10. United States    11. Law / Criminal Law    12. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Study guides    6. United States    7. Law / Jurisprudence   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administration of    3. Criminology    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States    7. Crime & criminology    8. Law / Criminal Procedure   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminology    4. Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Victims of crimes    8. Crime & criminology    9. True Crime / General    10. Violence in society   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Justice Administration    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminology    5. Ethics    6. Ethics & Professional Responsibility    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Moral and ethical aspects    10. Sociology    11. United States    12. Crime & criminology    13. Law / Criminal Procedure    14. Practical & applied ethics