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Corporate Governance
in Japan: Institutional Change and Organizational Diversity
By Masahiko Aoki, Gregory Jackson, Hideaki Miyajima
* Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
* Number Of Pages:416
* Publication Date:2007-10-18
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0199284512
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780199284511
Product Description:
This book uses comparative institutional analysis to explain differences in national economic performance. Countries have their own rules for corporate governance and they have different market arrangements; and these differences in rules and organization affect the way firms behave. Countries also tend to develop conventions of organizational architechture of firms, whether their hierarchies are functional, horizontal, or decentralized. This affects the way in which they process information, and information management is increasingly seen as being of crucial importance to a firm's performance.
Aoki accords more importance to these factors than to the factors conventionally used in applying a neoclassical model of economic efficiency. He applies game theory, contract theory, and information theory. By describing the rules and norms in Japan, the USA, and the transitional economies, Aoki shows how firms can achieve competitive advantage in international markets if these conventions and rules are well suited to the industrial sector in which the firms operate. He is particularly concerned with how Japan, with its main bank and lifelong employment systems, as well as information-sharing firm organizational structure, might reform its institutions to maintain competitive advantage in the world economy.
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Aggressive Nationalism: McCulloch v. Maryland and the Foundation of Federal Authority in the Young Republic
By Richard E. Ellis
* Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
* Number Of Pages:280
* Publication Date:2007-08-22
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0195323564
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780195323566
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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) has long been recognized to be one of the most significant decisions ever handed down by the United States Supreme Court. Indeed, many scholars have argued it is the greatest opinion handed down by the greatest Chief Justice, in which he declared the act creating the Second Bank of the United States constitutional and Maryland's attempt to tax it unconstitutional. Although it is now recognized as the foundational statement for a strong and active federal government, the immediate impact of the ruling was short-lived and widely criticized.
Placing the decision and the public reaction to it in their proper historical context, Richard E. Ellis finds that Maryland, though unopposed to the Bank, helped to bring the case before the Court and a sympathetic Chief Justice, who worked behind the scenes to save the embattled institution. Almost all treatments of the case consider it solely from Marshall's perspective, yet a careful examination reveals other, even more important issues that the Chief Justice chose to ignore. Ellis demonstrates that the points which mattered most to the States were not treated by the Court's decision: the private, profit-making nature of the Second Bank, its right to establish branches wherever it wanted with immunity from state taxation, and the right of the States to tax the Bank simply for revenue purposes. Addressing these issues would have undercut Marshall's nationalist view of the Constitution, and his unwillingness to adequately deal with them produced immediate, widespread, and varied dissatisfaction among the States. Ellis argues that Marshall's "aggressive nationalism" was ultimately counter-productive: his overreaching led to Jackson's democratic rejection of the decision and failed to reconcile states' rights to the effective operation of the institutions of federal governance.
Elegantly written, full of new information, and the first in-depth examination of McCulloch v. Maryland, Aggressive Nationalism offers an incisive, fresh interpretation of this familiar decision central to understanding the shifting politics of the early republic as well as the development of federal-state relations, a source of constant division in American politics, past and present.
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The President, the Congress, and the Making of Foreign Policy
By Paul E. Peterson
* Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
* Number Of Pages:298
* Publication Date:1994-08
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:080612685X
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780806126852
* Binding:Paperback
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Saving the Constitution from the Courts
By William Gangi
* Publisher:University of Oklahoma Press
* Number Of Pages:326
* Publication Date:1995-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0806127325
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780806127323
* Binding:Hardcover
Summary: An Expose of the Perversion of the Constitution
Rating: 5
Having taken some of Dr. Gangi's classes during college, I became familiar of course with this book and how true its themes are when I went through Law School.
The beginning chapters of the book discuss the original Constitutional Design of the writers/founders, and through documents of the time, particularly the Federalist Papers, reveal the original understanding of just how the American People would govern themselves, and just how the three federal branches would work. Now I am NOT a fan of the American Constitution for other reasons, but the Constitution was voted to be the law of the land on certain understandings of how power was to be shared, etc. i.e. power was granted to the federal government on certain conditions so to speak.
This follows into the twisitng of the original design by an activist judiciary over the last century. Where there used to be very tough standards as to what exactly a 'case or controversy' was that was capable of being resolved in Court, now the Courts, following their own decisions, have invented so many rights and entitlements, and laws thereon, that the citizens of the States can not control their own destiny through the legislature. As Federal Judges are appointed, this unelected 'legislature' is now more powerful than the elected legislature. This is in direct opposition to the original design of the laws of this country and represents a 'stabbing in the back' if you will of the 'We The People' who have been increasingly usurped of our ability to pass legislation through our elected officials.
Now the book exlores many areas of this conflict, but the constant theme comes forth, that the activit judiciary has stripped the citizens of the USA of much power that was formely in their hands. Both against true democary, and against the very ratification committees whose delegates ratified the Constituion.
This is a reference work and is EXHAUSTIVELY footnoted and contains many links to Law Review Articles and Primary Source Documentation from the Constitutional Period and the Civil War Period. Check it out.
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Political Economy and the Rise of Capitalism: A Reinterpretation
By David McNally
* Publisher:University of California Press
* Number Of Pages:345
* Publication Date:1990-08-16
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0520071921
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780520071926
* Binding:Paperback
Summary: A must read!
Rating: 5
For all of those who want to tear away at the ruling class obfuscation of the topics discusssed in the book, this is a must read. Provides a clear and unparalled discussion of Smith et al.
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Let's Visit the Police Station (Johnston, Marianne. Our Community,)
By Marianne Johnston
* Publisher:PowerKids Press
* Number Of Pages:24
* Publication Date:1999-04
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:082395434X
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780823954346
* Binding:Library Binding
Description:
briefly describes US public-safety officer history from 1700s Boston & NY watcmen, structural organization of US police stations, officer organization into 50 member platoons lead by a police captain, the function & cooperation of 911 operators with police-dispatchers to help callers, how integrated computer systems assist police dispatchers work with 911 operators and officers in the field, unified police officer education for varied police positions, police functions of dogs and radios, patrol officer standard equipment (no images), standard police car equipment, importance of mobile computers in distributing information on crimes quickly, the importance of police in maintaining safety and order by direct intervention and community programs
Contents:
1 History of the Police 5
2 At the Police Station 6
3 Captains and Platoons 9
4 Communications Center 10
5 The Police Dispatcher 13
6 Different Types of Police Officers 14
7 Patrol Officers 17
8 The Patrol Car 18
9 How Computers Help the Police 21
10 Community Policing 22
Web Sites 22
Glossary 23
Index 24
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Limits: The Role of the Law in Bioethical Decision Making (Medical Ethics Series)
By Roger B. Dworkin
* Publisher:Indiana University
Press
* Number Of Pages:205
* Publication Date:1996-09
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0253330750
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780253330758
* Binding:Hardcover
Product Description:
"Important and refreshing. Dworkin's conclusions regarding the limited role of law (and especially legislation) may come as a surprise to many...When popular and political views are almost evenly divided, looking to legislation for a solution is a mistake." - Walter Wadlington, James Madison Professor of Law, University of Virginia.The ethical and social dilemmas associated with abortion, sterilization, assisted reproduction, genetics, death and dying, and biomedical research have led many to turn to the legal system for solutions. In this book, Roger B Dworkin argues that resort to law is often misguided and overlooks the limitations of legal institutions. He carefully explores constitutional adjudication, legislation, common law, and administrative law as tools for responding to rapid change in biology and medicine, illustrating the actual operation of those approaches to the social issues discussed and offering suggestions for more limited and effective use of the legal system in the area of bioethics.
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Macroeconomic Reform in China: Laying the Foundation for a Socialist Market Economy (World Bank Discussion Paper)
By World Bank, Jiwei Lou
* Publisher:World Bank Publications
* Number Of Pages:146
* Publication Date:1998-02
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0821340182
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780821340189
* Binding:Paperback
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Healthcare Professionals as Witnesses to the Court
By Colin J. Holburn, Catherine Bond, Mark Solon, Suzanne Burn
* Publisher:Greenwich Medical Media
* Number Of Pages:224
* Publication Date:2000-03-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:1900151227
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9781900151221
* Binding:Hardcover
Product Description:
This book is an authoritative practical guide to the legal principles and skills demanded of the expert witness in court, taking into account the key changes in procedures arising from the recent Woolf report. As such, it will be invaluable to both the novice and experienced practitioner alike, as well as for those specifically interested in setting up and running a medical expert witness practice.
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Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement
By Russ Smith
* Publisher:Impact Publications
* Number Of Pages:191
* Publication Date:1996-06
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:1570230358
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9781570230356
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
If you believe most public law enforcement jobs are found at the state and local levels, think again. The federal government is the single largest employer of law enforcement personnel. Found in numerous agencies, most of the nearly 100,000 law enforcement jobs are interesting, relatively secure, pay well, and lead to career advancement. Despite federal government cutbacks, federal law enforcement jobs appear to be some of the best federal jobs available today.
Here's the book that provides the necessary details for getting a federal law enforcement job. Going beyond position descriptions, this action-oriented book surveys all the ingredients necessary for putting together a winning application package that clearly communicates your qualifications to agency hiring officials-from application checklists and sample job announcements to position qualification standards and federal employment resources. Includes information on the major federal law enforcement positions as well as the key agencies that hire law enforcement personnel. A rich resource for landing a job you want!
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World Development Report 1997: The State in a Changing World
By The World Bank
* Publisher:A World Bank Publication
* Number Of Pages:280
* Publication Date:1997-06-26
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0195211146
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780195211146
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
According to The World Bank the state is under attack. Its freedom in policy-making is being circumscribed by globalization and its dominion in the domestic arena is being challenged on many fronts. New technology and accumulated governmental failure have pulled the private sector into many areas which were considered the preserve of the state, and non-governmental organizations have intervened to deliver services better, faster, and cheaper than the state bureaucracy.
Known as the standard reference for international economic data, the twentieth annual edition of the World Development Report focuses on the role of the state in a changing world. As in the past, a set of Selected World Development Indicators are provided as an appendix to the Report, presenting social and economic statistics for more than 200 countries.
Moving well beyond basic economics, the Report deals with the challenging issue of political economy and institutional reform, moving from the what and why of reform to the when and how. The World Bank asserts that there is a rich record of state sector reform, but there are few tested rules. And because the structure of the state is also changing, issues of fiscal federalism have been brought to the forefront of the policy debate in the context of assertive regional and local authorities. The World Bank has worked on many of theses issues and has accumulated a wealth of operational experience. It will now mobilize its resources to gain even more knowledge. The World Bank also plans to collaborate with several national and international agencies, building partnerships to address the tough practical questions of selectivity and implementation.
The information in the Report will be used to explore on-going research from the Department of Economics at The World Bank, which examines issues of efficacy and efficiency in public expenditures and addresses the role of public management and the organization of civil service. Perhaps most important, the Report will have major implications for The World Bank and the donor community more generally as they collectively try to help countries find the right balance between public and private action and define the scope, modality, and organization of public management and responsibility.
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Labor Law, Industrial Relations, and Employee Choice: The State of the Workplace in the 1990s : Hearings of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, 1993-94
By Richard N. Block, John Beck, Daniel H. Kruger
* Publisher:W. E. Upjohn Institute
* Number Of Pages:115
* Publication Date:1996-08
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:088099164X
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780880991643
* Binding:Hardcover
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The Copyright Primer for Librarians and Educators
By Janis H. Bruwelheide, Mary Hutchings Reed
* Publisher:American Library Association
* Number Of Pages:160
* Publication Date:1995-05
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0838906427
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780838906422
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
"Copyright is a vast area with shades of gray and lots of interpretation. This work helps to overcome some of the confusion...Extremely readable, this is an excellent resource...(A)n overview of various aspects of copyright law, such as fair use, library copying...off-air taping...electronic environments, computer software, multimedia and distance education...each overview is followed by questions and answers which offer further explanation. It includes appendixes on requesting permission, developing policy, selected court cases, resources and addresses, sources on the Internet, intellectual property, electronic fair use and Sections 106-110 of the Copyright Law". -- Emergency Librarian
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What Every 18-Year-Old Needs to Know About Texas Law
By L. Jean Wallace
* Publisher:Univ of Texas Pr
* Number Of Pages:156
* Publication Date:1997-09
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0292791194
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780292791190
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
Presents general information on the broad range of basic rights, responsibilities, and penalties relating to Texas laws with true anecdotes inserted to illustrate the material.
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Public Administration and Law (Public Administration and Public Policy)
By David H. Rosenbloom, Rosemary O'Leary
* Publisher:CRC
* Number Of Pages:368
* Publication Date:1996-09-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0824797698
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780824797690
* Binding:Hardcover
Product Description:
Analyzes the participation of federal courts in the area of public administrationat all levels of government, presenting legal decisions based on how individuals actually encounter public administrators. Discusses law in the contexts of the administration of social services, "street-level" enforcement, pubic personnel management and prison and public mental health facilities.
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Death Penalty Cases: Leading U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Capital Punishment
By Barry Latzer
* Publisher:Butterworth-Heinemann
* Number Of Pages:260
* Publication Date:1997-12
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0750699396
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780750699396
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
* Carefully edited excerpts from 22 US Supreme Court cases * Outstanding original interpretation and analysis from the author * A wealth of material on ethics and historical & legal controversies
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Strauss's Federal Drug Laws and Examination Review
By Steven Strauss, Stevem Ph D Strauss
* Publisher:Technomic Pub Co
* Number Of Pages:440
* Publication Date:1999-05-15
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:1566768144
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9781566768146
* Binding:Paperback
Product Description:
...includes extensive editorial content and MCQs that accurately mirror the subjects and format of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination and state law pharmacist licensing exams...offers new & revised graphics.
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Unstately Power: Local Causes of China's Intellectual, Legal, and Governmental Reforms
By Lynn T. White
* Publisher:M.E. Sharpe
* Number Of Pages:765
* Publication Date:1998-11
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0765601486
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780765601483
* Binding:Hardcover
Product Description:
This volume shows how social diversification during the economic boom has modified political norms and public practices -- contrary to the nostalgic hopes of many establishment conservatives. White maintains that while political reforms have emerged partly from the local resources created by economic boom (as detailed in the companion volume), these reforms have equally come from new norms among individuals and small groups. In comparing China's current situation to that of other countries and their revolutions, it is clear that China's reforms have followed a similar pattern; as the revolution's wave crests, the tide predictably changes and symbolic and police centralization ebb as local governance rises. The rapid modernization of China has necessitated development of new methods of maintaining coercive order at the local level, while the state political institutions grapple with new methods for selecting new leaders and adopting new laws.
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Decentralization of Education: Legal Issues (Directions in Development)
By Ketleen Florestal, Robb Cooper
* Publisher
:World Bank Publications
* Number Of Pages:35
* Publication Date:1997-06
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0821339338
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780821339336
* Binding:Paperback
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The Virtues of Liberalism
By James T. Kloppenberg
* Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
* Number Of Pages:256
* Publication Date:1998-08-06
* ISBN-10 / ASIN:0195121406
* ISBN-13 / EAN:9780195121407
* Binding:Hardcover
Product Description:
In contrast to prevailing tendencies to simplify and distort American liberalism, James Kloppenberg shows how the multifaceted virtues of liberalism have inspired theorists and reformers from Thomas Jefferson to Martin Luther King, Jr., and how these virtues persist in the work of liberal democrats today.