Subjects:  1. Law    2. Witnesses   

Subjects:  1. Appellate procedure    2. Courts - General    3. Courts - Supreme Court    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Supreme Court    7. United States    8. United States.   

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Alright.
In a word, this book "sucks."I had to purchase it for a class in which I am currently using.Yea, it has an ABUNDANCE of useful information, but the part that gets me is the fact that if your teacher uses Abadinsky's testing booklet, it's all wrong.It's even been discussed in our class at how off the test questions are as opposed to what's in his book.If possible, which is hard when it comes to textbooks, buy another.

Excellent text for Criminal Justice majors
I am a college professor who just finished teaching ORGANIZED CRIME to twenty college juniors and seniors.I selected Abadinsky's book as the text because it is carefully and thoughtfully "choreographed."The information provided flows in a sensible and clearly written design.Some texts appear to be designed for Rhodes Scholars and are virtually impossible to read.This is not the case with this great book!I recommend it to teachers and those who have in interest in this fascinating subject.

Organized Crime's concept, empircial evidence and current LE
If you (the reader, the researcher) is interested in Organized Crime, I strongly recommend this book (Howard Abadinsky's Organized Crime, 6th Ed.) This book is the only detailed book I have come across in studying Organized Crime. I am currently a criminal justice graduate student attending the University of Central Florida. RSB ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. General    5. History    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Organized crime    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. United States    11. Law / Criminal Procedure   

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A Necessary Tool for the Trial Lawyer
Professor Ball uses his special skill in Theater Arts and perceptions of jury reaction to instruct the advocate in trial techniques.Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Trial practice    5. United States   

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business Law    5. Business/Economics    6. Evidence, Expert    7. Forensic accounting    8. Public Accounting    9. Reference - General    10. United States    11. Accounting    12. Civil law (general works)    13. Courts & procedure    14. Law / Civil Procedure    15. USA   

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Great book!
This book is great, the website that comes with the book works well also. The author explainsRead more

Subjects:  1. Crime    2. Criminal Investigation    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Criminal justice, Administrati    5. Criminal justice, Administration of    6. Criminology    7. Government - Judicial Branch    8. Government policy    9. Legal System    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. United States    13. Crime & criminology    14. Law / Jurisprudence   

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

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Very good comprehensive text
This book was mandatory for a forensic case law course taught by a seasoned forensic expert.It is thorough, accurate, and provides everything one needs to know before conducting forensic evaluations, as well as a significant amount of information most professionals ought to know but often don't.I recommend it as a tremendous resource for any clincian, especially those who have even a mild interest in forensic or correctional psychology.

5+*s
Not a light Sunday afternoon read, this book requires time to think and digest topics.It provides outstanding survey and advanced analysis of research, U.S. laws, and policies across the major foci.While a bit dated, it probably is the best source for gaining an understanding of forensic mental health.An outstanding reference.I feel somewhat odd in reviewing this book, almost like, I'd imagine someone feels when reviewing the Bible.Well worth the price.I wish it would have an annual or biannual update.

Journeyman's Opinion
Excellent reference, but a little outdated as of this writing (Dec. 2001).Opinions and recommendations of the authors do not in all respects reflect the majority, or even the respectible minority, of forensic psychologists and psychiatrists.Nonetheless, an excellent reference to have in your library to get the overall gist of an issue or a topic at the interface of psychology and the law.Detailed information pertaining to actual practices will need to be located elsewhere. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Evidence, Expert    2. Forensic Psychiatry    3. Forensic Psychology    4. Insanity    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Mental Health    7. Psychology    8. Reference    9. United States    10. Witnesses    11. Criminal or forensic psychology    12. Forensic medicine    13. Psychiatry    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Forensic Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Objections (Evidence)    2. Reference    3. United States   

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Valuable New information for Mediators
This newly revised edition of The Promise of Mediation offers a wealth of new information on the priniciples of transformative conflict intervention.Many readers may not be aware that the revised edition actually contains almost entirely new material, reflecting new understandings of transformative mediation that have developed since the publication of the first edition.Bush and Folger offer new specifics for practice in the transformative framework of mediation through a carefully analyzed case study, in which we can see details of the "small steps" of conflict transformation.They also discuss the impact that the transformative movement has had on the field as a whole, and debunk some common misconceptions about the transformative framework.I have especially enjoyed the last chapter, which addresses, more completely than anything in the first edition, the deep underlying values that have led to the articulation of a transformative vision for mediation, and looks at possibilities for the future of the field.
A Huge Step Forward in the Art and Science of Mediation
I'm grateful to the authors for the significant advance in mediation thinking that this book represents.This new edition has the potential to move the entire field toward a deeper, more powerful understanding.With the original edition, and again with this one, Bush and Folger have provided great clarity to a topic that, until now, has been muddled.While other mediators and writers succumb to the pressures of conflict and become part of the problem, these authors instruct us on how to remain true to the most important principles that lead to deep healing of human conflict.If I had the need, I would only hire a mediator who had read, studied, understood and embraced this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Conflict (Psychology)    5. Conflict Resolution    6. Conflict management    7. Mediation    8. Negotiating    9. Social Science    10. Social conflict    11. Social interaction    12. Sociology    13. Sociology - General    14. Law / Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Evidence    4. Evidence (Law)    5. Evidence, Expert    6. Examination of witnesses    7. General    8. Legal Profession    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. United States    11. Business & Economics / General    12. Civil law (general works)    13. International Law    14. USA   

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It's okay
Not bad, but just too obvious.I suppose as an introduction to someone recovering from a desire for Government regulation it mayh be helpful.

An Abdication of Responsibility
Rarely do books become more important years after they have been published.
Yawn, blink, and raise your hand.I don't get it!
Justice William Brennan, "Government acts like some extra terrestrial power, not an institution that exists to serve.Government can't do anything except as the law allows."
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Subjects:  1. Bureaucracy    2. Common sense    3. General    4. Government - U.S. Government    5. Law    6. Law reform    7. Legal System    8. Political Science    9. Politics / Current Events    10. Politics/International Relations    11. United States    12. Courts & procedure    13. Current Events / American    14. Jurisprudence & philosophy of law    15. USA   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Justice Administration    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminology    4. Discrimination & Racism    5. Law    6. Race And Ethnic Relations    7. Sociology    8. Courts & procedure    9. Criminal law    10. Law / Criminal Procedure    11. Multicultural studies    12. Racism & racial discrimination   

Subjects:  1. Appellate procedure    2. Courts    3. Courts - General    4. Criminal Law    5. Criminal Law - General    6. Criminal Procedure    7. Jurisprudence    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. United States    11. Law / Jurisprudence   

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Great help in Evidence class
This book is set up great. I like how there are cases, but no little like "notes" at the bottom of the pages. It explains the specific area of Evidence well in relation to the cases and gives good problems to work out so you can make sure you understand the topic. Great book!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Evidence    3. Evidence (Law)    4. Law    5. United States    6. Courts & procedure   

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Introduction to Criminal Justice (with CD) by Larry J. Siegel
Criminology and criminal justice has been the subject of a lot of research. Critical criminology has evolved over the past two decades and a number of new sub-branches have developed.Most popular research would be improved by greater emphasis on the branch of criminology known as "Minarchist Realism" or "Libertarian Realism."
Review for Criminal Justice Book
The book was in excellent condition and I recieved the in only a few days of ordering.

Excellent Book
Siegel brings the world of CJ to people like on one else can. he is excellent at taking what would be incredibly complicated concepts and making them easy for anyone to understand yet maintain a complete and rich text that has everything an undergrad CJ class would need. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Criminal justice, Administrati    3. Criminal justice, Administration of    4. Criminal law    5. Criminology    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. United States    9. Courts & procedure    10. Crime & criminology    11. Law / Criminal Procedure    12. Sociology, Social Studies   

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Ritter's book breaks new ground
Ritter's book breaks new ground in the universe of "how to" books for lawyers.In a highly readable, even engaging, personal style, the author demonstrates that even complex legal and factual issues can be simplified and dramatized effectively for a jury.The presentation in the text, and accompanying CD, is rich with visually arresting and intriguing graphic examples illustrating both the right, and wrong, ways to convey themes, concepts and facts at trial.After reading this book, even experienced courtroom lawyers will not try cases the same way again.Although written for trial lawyers, the book is really about how to be visually persuasive in any forum, not simply in a courtroom.Although the book will have its greatest impact in improving the quality of trial work, particularly in complex cases, it belongs in the library of anyone in the business of persuading others, whether in the legal profession or not.

A must read for any attorney who goes to trial.
There is an old adage, "seeing is believing" but in reality, it's how the information is formulated and presented that will determine how well information is conveyed. This book is a masterpiece of showing just how visual information is presented in the courtroom. Mr. Ritter has done nothing less than a phenomenal job of showing the why's and wherefore of presenting visual evidence in the courtroom. Any attorney who is not aware of the information presented in this book is going to go to trial much less prepared than his or her adversary who probably has read it.

Reveals the Secrets Behind Brilliant Legal Graphics...
With just the right mix of folk wisdom and technical know-how, this gem of a book distills a tremendous amount of courtroom knowledge down to some very practical advice.These are the sorts of lessons one would otherwise have to learn the hard way, only after years and years spent before judges and juries.
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Subjects:  1. Graphic methods    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Litigation    5. Trial Practice    6. United States    7. Courts & procedure   

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Excellent
I went to the Wicklander seminar recently.The book was just as great as the class, I'm very fortunate to have been able to go and receive the book.Thanks!

Excellent Reference
This is an excellent referecne book for anyone involved in both private and public sector interviews.

A great book for any investigator
This was a very informative book.I highly recommend this book for anyone dealing with interviews and interrogations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal Procedure    4. Forensic Science    5. Law    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Politics / Current Events    9. United States    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Law / Forensic Science   

Subjects:  1. Evidence    2. Law    3. Law Office Administration    4. Law Office Education    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Law / General   

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Buy it
This is a fantastic hard cover book which relates much of the information needed when working in the related field. Tjompson/Delmar Learning publishers are among the highest in their field. If you are looking for a source on Civil litigation then you most certainly have found it.

Thumbs down
This book is very poorly written.There are many typographical errors throughout the book and many, many inaccuracies in the content.Some terms are used incorrectly and instead of assisting the reader in learning civil litigation, it creates confustion and frustration.
Great source of info
For all those up and comming law studients, this is a great information source. Step by step, the steps of the litigation process are illustrated. In addition, it is written in such a way that even a person with no legal background (like myself) can understand it. I highly recomend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Legal assistants    5. Litigation    6. United States    7. Business & Economics / General    8. Civil law (general works)    9. Courts & procedure    10. USA