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West Virginia Politics and Government

By: Richard A. Brisbin, Jr.,Richard A. Brisbin,John C. Kilwein,L. Christopher Plein

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West Virginia Politics and Government

By: Richard A. Brisbin, Jr.,Richard A. Brisbin,John C. Kilwein,L. Christopher Plein

Combining new empirical information about political behavior with a close examination of the capacity of the state's government, this third edition of West Virginia Politics and Government offers a comprehensive and pointed study of the ability of the state's government to respond to the needs of a largely rural and relatively low-income population"--

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496227301

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9781496227300

Pet Politics

The Political and Legal Lives of Cats, Dogs, and Horses in Canada and the United States

By: Susan Hunter,Richard A. Brisbin

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Pet Politics

The Political and Legal Lives of Cats, Dogs, and Horses in Canada and the United States

By: Susan Hunter,Richard A. Brisbin

Although scholars in the disciplines of law, psychology, philosophy, and sociology have published a considerable number of prescriptive, normative, and theoretical studies of animals in society, Pet Politics presents the first study of the development of companion animal or pet law and policy in Canada and the United States by political scientists. The authors examine how people and governments classify three species of pets or companion animals-cats, dogs, and horses-for various degrees of legal protection. They then detail how interest groups shape the agenda for companion animal legislation and regulation, and the legislative and administrative formulation of anticruelty, kennel licensing, horse slaughter, feral and roaming cat, and breed ban policies. Finally, they examine the enforcement of these laws and policies by agencies and the courts. Using an eclectic mix of original empirical data, original case studies, and interviews-and relying on general theories and research about the policy process and the sociopolitical function of legality-the authors illustrate that pet policy is a unique field of political struggle, a conflict that originates from differing perspectives about whether pets are property or autonomous beings, and clashing norms about the care of animals. The result of the political struggle, the authors argue, is difficulty in the enactment of policies and especially in the implementation and enforcement of laws that might improve the welfare of companion animals.

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Purdue University Press

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1612494358

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9781612494357

Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

By: Richard A. Brisbin

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Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

By: Richard A. Brisbin

The most comprehensive study of Justice Scalia's politics and jurisprudence yet published, Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival joins a vital discussion on contemporary American conservatism and the use of the law to restrain or undermine the New Deal state.

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JHU Press

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0801860946

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9780801860942

The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston

Whatever God Wants

By: Richard Gribble

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The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston

Whatever God Wants

By: Richard Gribble

Cardinal Humberto Medeiros served the Church as priest and bishop in Texas and Massachusetts. An immigrant from the Azores he utilized his superior intelligence, administrative ability, and language skills to move up rapidly in Church ranks. His work with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, both nationally and internationally, especially with migrant workers, was notable. Medeiros faced a perfect storm of social, political and religious issues in Boston. The author argues that despite the challenges he faced in Boston, Medeiros was true to the Church and his personal moral code, seeking always to serve others rather than be served by them in imitation of Christ.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1793651027

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A Strike Like No Other Strike

Law and Resistance During the Pittston Coal Strike of 1989-1990

By: Richard A. Brisbin

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A Strike Like No Other Strike

Law and Resistance During the Pittston Coal Strike of 1989-1990

By: Richard A. Brisbin

Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of the union, most of the strikers faced elimination of their jobs and an ongoing struggle for pensions and health benefits.

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JHU Press

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0801869013

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State and Local Government

The Essentials

By: Ann O'M. Bowman,Richard C. Kearney

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State and Local Government

The Essentials

By: Ann O'M. Bowman,Richard C. Kearney

An abridged version of the larger "State and Local Government text, the Essentials edition offers an option for instructors interested in incorporating outside readings or who teach on a quarter system. The text focuses on the increased capacity of state and local government roles in the federal system, offering a perspective on history and the current political climate. The up-to-date, comprehensive coverage fosters student interest and involvement in state and local politics.Relevant web sites and Internet resources are included at the end of every chapter.The comprehensive coverage includes information on the structure of individual government systems.The briefer format of the text provides a less expensive option and more accessible material for non-major students.

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061800033X

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A Strike Like No Other Strike

Law and Resistance During the Pittston Coal Strike of 1989-1990

By: Richard A. Brisbin

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Law and Resistance During the Pittston Coal Strike of 1989-1990

By: Richard A. Brisbin

Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of the union, most of the strikers faced elimination of their jobs and an ongoing struggle for pensions and health benefits.

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Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

By: Richard A. Brisbin

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West Virginia Politics and Government

West Virginia Politics and Government

Pet Politics

Pet Politics

Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston

The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston

A Strike Like No Other Strike

A Strike Like No Other Strike

State and Local Government

State and Local Government

A Strike Like No Other Strike

A Strike Like No Other Strike

Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

Justice Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival

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