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 The Economics of Crime: An Introduction to Rational Crime Analysis By Harold Winter 2008 | 142 Pages | ISBN: 0415771730 | PDF | 2 MB Since Gary Becker’s seminal article in the late sixties, the economic analysis of crime has blossomed, from an interesting side field within law and economics, into a mature stand-alone sub-discipline that has been embraced by many well-respected academic economists. Wide ranging and accessible, this is the most up-to-date textbook in this area, taking current economic research and making it accessible to undergraduates and other interested readers. Without use of graphs or mathematical equations, Winter combines theory and empirical evidence with controversial examples from the news media. Topics discussed include: В the death penalty, racial profiling, rational drug addiction and drug legalization, private crime deterrence, gun control, the privatization of prisons, juvenile crime, alternative social reforms to deter crime В By requiring no previous knowledge of economics, not only is this book a perfect choice for students new to the study of economics and public policy, it will also be of interest and accessible to students of criminology, law, political science, and other disciplines interested in the study of crime topics. By emphasizing the benefits and costs of social policy to deter crime, The Economics of Crime can be enjoyed by anyone who follows current public policy debate over one of society’s most contentious issues.  The Democratic Paradox By Chantal Mouffe 2000 | 154 Pages | ISBN: 1859847587 | PDF | 7 MB From the theory of 'deliberative democracy' to the politics of the 'third way', the present Zeitgeist is characterized by attempts to deny what Chantal Mouffe contends is the inherently conflictual nature of democratic politics. Far from being signs of progress, such ideas constitute a serious threat to democratic institutions. Taking issue with John Rawls and Jurgen Habermas on one side, and the political tenets of Blair, Clinton and Schroeder on the other, Mouffe brings to the fore the paradoxical nature of modern liberal democracy in which the category of the 'adversary' plays a central role. She draws on the work of Wittgenstein, Derrida, and the provocative theses of Carl Schmitt, to propose a new understanding of democracy which acknowledges the ineradicability of antagonism in its workings.  Paolo Cherchi Usai, Foreward by Martin Scorsese, "The Death of Cinema: History, Cultural Memory, and the Digital Dark Age" English | 2001 | ISBN: 0851708374 | 144 pages | PDF | 6.8 MB Provocative polemic on digital media; Features foreword by Martin Scorsese, extract overleaf; It is estimated that about one and a half billion hours of moving images were produced in 1999, twice as many as a decade before. If that rate of growth continues, one hundred billion hours of moving images will be made in the year 2025. In 1895 there was just above forty minutes of moving images to be seen, and most of them are now preserved. Today, for every film made, thousands of them disappear forever without leaving a trace. Meanwhile, public and private institutions are struggling to save the film heritage with largely insufficient resources and ever increasing pressures from the commercial world. Are they wasting their time? Is the much feared and much touted Death of Cinema already occurring before our eyes? Is digital technology the solution to the problem, or just another illusion promoted by the industry? In a provocative essay designed as a collection of aphorisms and letters, the author brings an impassioned scrutiny to bear on these issues with a critique of film preservation, an indictiment of the crimes perpetuated in its name, and a proposal to give a new analytical framework to a major cultural phenomenon of our time.  The Computer Science Activity Book: 24 Pen-and-Paper Projects to Explore the Wonderful World of Coding (No Computer Required!) by Christine Liu  The Comprehensive Nuwave Air Fryer Oven Cookbook: 1000 Economical, Delicious and Tasty Recipes for Everyone to Better Enjoy Low-Fat Crispy Dishes By Elizabeth Lust English | ASIN: B08ND2KLJ7 | 2020 | 674 pages | EPUB | 3.6 MB  The Complete History of Guitar World: 30 Years of Music, Magic, and Six-String Mayhem by Editors of Guitar World magazine English | October 1st, 2010 | ISBN: 087930992X | 322 pages | True EPUB | 11.65 MB (Book). For 30 years, Guitar World magazine has served as North America's leading publication for rock guitarists and with more than 325 issues under its belt, the world's bestselling guitar magazine is showing no signs of slowing down.  The Complete Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven Cookbook: 1000+ Easy, Foolproof Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users By Usha Hill English | ASIN: B08NCPWXLS | 2020 | 692 pages | EPUB | 1.26 MB  The Clitoral Truth: The Secret World at Your Fingertips By Rebecca Chalker 2003 | 167 Pages | ISBN: 1583224734 | PDF | 4 MB This highly informative tour of the clitoris, written with clarity and exuberance by an internationally renowned women's health writer and activist, is enlivened by personal accounts from women of all ages and backgrounds. The author discusses anatomy, historical attitudes, myth, and fact with the goal of helping women and their partners understand and expand their sexual interests and potential for pleasure. “The Clitoral Truth blows the lid off some of the biggest secrets being kept from women and their partners....” вЂ" Salon.com  Peter G. Zhang, Thomas Chan, "The Chinese Yuan: Internationalization and Financial Products in China" English | 2011 | ISBN: 0470827378 | 265 pages | EPUB | 3.8 MB Few topics have attracted as much attention worldwide in recent years as the RMB. These debates have gained added urgency in light of the financial crisis and the topic of RMB revaluation is now being actively debated in countries all over the world from Tunisia to the United States. This book explores the ever-changing role of the RMB and the related derivative products. However, it does so from a view that is heavily influenced by the fallout from the financial crisis as well as the in the context of the increasing maturity of the Chinese capital markets. The author has drawn on his experience as a regulator to provide invaluable views, insights and information on RMB derivative products and the development of this market going forward.  Frank Gray, "The Brighton School and the Birth of British Film" English | 2019 | ISBN: 3030175049 | PDF | pages: 311 | 3.8 mb This study is devoted to the work of two early British filmmakers, George Albert Smith and James Williamson, and the films that they made around 1900. Internationally, they are known collectively as the 'Brighton School' and are positioned as being at the forefront of Britain's contribution to the birth of film. The book focuses on the years 1896 to 1903, as it was during this short period that film emerged as a new technology, a new enterprise and a new form of entertainment. Beginning with a historiography of the Brighton School, the study goes on to examine the arrival of the first 35mm films in Britain, the first film exhibitions in Brighton and the first projection of film in Brighton. Both Smith and Williamson's work features a progression from the production of single shot unedited films to multi-shot edited films. Their subject matter was inspired by a knowledge of contemporary pantomime, humour, literature, theatre, mesmerism, the magic lantern and current affairs and their practices were underpinned by active involvement in the new film trade. Through the exploration of how these filmmakers cultivated a new way of understanding film and its commercial potential, this book establishes them as key figures in the development of British film culture. |
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