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If you're looking for a book taking a strong position on racial profiling, this isn't the book for you.

Pampel's book provides more of a background of the issue. The book provides information on court cases and legislation on racial profiling at both the state and national level. It also gives a history of racial profiling being used in the U.S.

The appdendix provde detailed information about other resources on racial profiling as well as state and federal agencies that relate to racial profiling duch as the Department of Homeland Security, FBI and the DEA. ... Read more

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At a time when pharmaceutical companies have limited resources to develop newer and better drugs, they must continually evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of their research and development process. This volume focuses on how to increase the efficiency of drug discovery and development. Written by experienced discovery scientists from diverse disciplines, including chemistry, drug metabolism, and development sciences, it details in silico, in vitro, and in vivo tools for prediction, measurement, and application of compound properties to select and improve potential drug candidates.

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Offender Profiling synthesizes and organizes the best thinking on crime assessment and offender profiling, produced by a number of eminent scholars from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, criminology, geography, and criminal justice.The eight substantive sections cover a broad range of topics. ... Read more

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A practical handbook for people who want to be safe and do something.

Racial profiling does happen.And while cases where victims find themselves looking down the barrel of a policeman's gun make the six o'clock news, dozens of less extreme, yet troubling, examples occur every day.Cabs that whiz by only to be seen stopping for "safer"-looking people just up the block; being asked for multiple pieces of identification when making purchases with credit cards; being followed around a department store by salespeople and security while never being asked if they need any assistance; being detained for hours and extensively searched in an airport or train station--Driving While Black clearly defines the system officially known as CARD (class, age, race, dress) and offers advice about how to handle potentially life-threatening situations with the police, as well as recourse for readers who suspect their civil rights have been denied due to racial profiling.

A book written to save lives, Driving While Black is not just for people of color, but for anyone who likes to wear a baseball cap, baggy jeans, sneakers, and a tee shirt and finds they are often treated like a "suspect."


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These readers, designed to give students a deeper taste of special topics in criminal justice, include free access to InfoTrac? College Edition. The timely articles are selected by experts in each topic from within InfoTrac College Edition. ... Read more

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After the advent of data mining and its successful application on conventional data, Web-related information has been an appropriate and increasingly popular target of knowledge discovery. Depending on whether the data used in the knowledge discovery process concerns the Web itself in terms of content or the usage of the content, one distinguishes between Web content mining and Web usage mining. This book is the first one entirely devoted to Web usage mining. It originates from the WEBKDD'99 Workshop held during the 1999 KDD Conference. The ten revised full papers presented together with an introductory survey by the volume editors documents the state of the art in this exciting new area. The book presents topical sections on Modeling the User, Discovering Rules and Patterns of Navigation, and Measuring interestingness in Web Usage Mining. ... Read more

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In October 2002, the Toronto Star ran a series of feature articles on racial profiling in which it was indicated that Toronto police routinely target young Black men when making traffic stops. The articles drew strong reactions from the community, and considerable protest from the media, politicians, law enforcement officials, and other public authorities. Although the articles were supported by substantial documentation and statistical evidence, the Toronto Police Association sued the Star, claiming that no such evidence existed. The lawsuit was ultimately rejected in court. As a result, however, the issue of racial profiling – a practice in which certain criminal activities are attributed to individuals or groups on the basis of race or ethno-racial background – was thrust into the national spotlight.

In this comprehensive and thought-provoking work, Carol Tator and Frances Henry explore the meaning of racial profiling in Canada as it is practised not only by the police but also by many other social institutions. The authors provide a theoretical framework within which they examine racial profiling from a number of perspectives and in a variety of situations. They analyse the discourses of the media, policing officials, politicians, civil servants, judges, and other public authorities to demonstrate how those in power communicate and produce existing racialized ideologies and social relations of inequality through their common interactions. Chapter 3, by contributing author Charles Smith, provides a comparison of experiences of racial profiling and policing in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Chapter 7, by Maureen Brown, through a series of interviews, presents stories that demonstrate the realities of racial profiling in the everyday experiences of Afro-Canadians and ethno-racial minorities.

Informed by a wealth of research and theoretical approaches from a wide range of disciplines, Racial Profiling in Canada makes a major contribution to the literature and debates on a topic of growing concern. Together the authors present a compelling examination of the pervasiveness of racial profiling in daily life and its impact on our society, while suggesting directions for change.

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Biochemical Profiling in the Dog and Cat has beendeveloped to aid veterinary practitioners and students in theirsystemic evaluation of clinical laboratory data.This book isdesigned to be used in conjunction with Hemogram Interpretation forDogs and Cats.The text has been organized into four parts for easyuse.Part I (chapters 1-4) covers basic information on biochemicalprofiling as well as interpretation of the hemogram, urinalysis, andacid-base balance.Many of the tests used to evaluate acid-basebalance are part of most large biochemical profiles; however, becauseacid-base disturbances are non-specific and can occur in diseases ofmany organ systems, acid-base balance is considered along withhemogram and urinalysis data.In Part II (chapters 5-9), each majororgan system is discussed independently and a specific test panel isoutlined for each.The specific panel represents a subset of thestandard large chemistry profile and consists of those tests whichshould be evaluated first and as a unit whenever involvement of thegiven organ is suspected on the basis of history, clinical signs, andphysical examination.The rationale for the use and interpretation ofeach test in the organ system panel is briefly outlined and a seriesof cases that illustrate the principles of interpretation for eachorgan system is then provided.(In some instances, the data have beenmodified for teaching purposes.)Part III (chapter 10) consists of aseries of case studies presented as "unknowns."The reader isencouraged to apply the principles outlined in Parts I and II tointerpret the data presented.For each case, the authors'interpretations are included.Part IV includes important referencematerial. ... Read more

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A very close translation of the original presentations by Professor Abd al-Wahab Khallaf, a renowned scholar on Islamic law and Islamic institutions that is highly useful to students of Islamic studies, scholars of the Middle East, and the general public. ... Read more

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Egyptian Authors and Reform
This translation is very informative.Like many other books written by Egyptian authors, Kallaf's take on Islamic legal theory is very reformist in nature.However, the principles described by the author as being essential elements of Islamic lega theory remain "theoritical".

The book is actually a translation of speeches made by the late professor of Islamic law. Being such, it is very ingaging and lively.The english translation did not change that aspect of the work, therefore the reader will feel compelled to finish the work once he or she starts it, and that is not a big task: the book is less than 130 pages that can be read in one sitting!

Familiarity with Arabic terms might help but it is not necessary to follow through.

Great read!

Very technical, but very informative
The translated lectures are very informative.It is a great read for those interested in Islamic law, islamic government, and islamic civilization in general. The chosen title is well suited for the content.

The only criticism i have for this work is the use of the Arabic technical word, it could be a stopper for the flow of reading, but i must admit that once I finished the book, those words were already part of my vocabulary.

The content reflects a traditional yet learnt presentation of how Muslims see the evolution of their legal and governmental systems throughout history, with some mild criticism to those traditionalists who oppose any innovation.I recommend it for any serious reader intersted in Islam in general. ... Read more

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Given the revolutionary implications that the use of this technology might have in the clinical management of cancer patients, the principles of DNA array-based tumor gene profiling must be clearly understood for the data to be correctly interpreted and appreciated. This book, written by leading experts, discusses the technical features characterizing the powerful laboratory tool of microarray technology, and reviews applications in the field of oncology.

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Gumbhir offers conceptual, theoretical, and empirical innovations to help unravel and illuminate the forces that produce racial disparities in law enforcement.Gumbhir provides a theoretical framework for analyzing racial differences in police contacts, as well as a conceptualization of racial profiling that emphasizes police procedures related to the War on Drugs specifically pretext stop practices.Drawing on a grounded statistical analysis of vehicle stop data from a Pacific Northwest community, Gumbhir exposes racial disparities in terms of stops, searches, enforcement actions (citations and arrests), and other variables of interest.By studying patterns in the results, Gumbhir concludes that the police disproportionately apply pretext stop tactics to minority drivers. ... Read more

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In recent years, racial profiling has drawn the attention of state and federal governments. In this book, racial profiling is defined as the practice of targeting individuals for police or security interdiction, detention, or other disparate treatment based primarily on their race, ethnicity, or national origin in the belief that certain minority groups are more likely to engage in unlawful behaviour. Assertions that law enforcement personnel at all levels unfairly target certain racial and ethnic groups, particularly but not exclusively for traffic stops and searches, have raised concerns about violations of the Constitution. The major debate on racial profiling centres on whether the practice should be prohibited entirely and whether data on traffic stops and searches should be collected to determine if the practice is occurring. This book presents the major issues, gathers available data, and analyses important to understanding on the most dangerous and divisive practices of our time. ... Read more

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In this exploration of new possibilities for the reduction of workplace violence and occupational homicide within a variety of work environments, Kelleher examines the crimes of the lethal employee or ex-employee and develops a profile of characteristics and behaviors often associated with workplace violence or murder. This profile, in turn, can be used to recognize potential violence before it occurs, allowing employers to devise early and effective intervention strategies. The author develops the profile of the potentially lethal employee through behavioral science models and an analysis of case histories of incidents of occupational homicide. ... Read more

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A dark and compelling read . . .
This is a companion book to "New Arenas for Violence" and a fascinating journey into the mind and motivations of homicidal employees. If you enjoying profiling, you'll love this book ... Read more

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This book reflects practical approaches to answering a variety of biological and medical questions using DNA fingerprinting and genetic profiling in a broad sense that also includes statistical evaluation of the data.

It has been written for biology, biochemistry and medical students, graduates, postdoctoral fellows, academic teachers and for all researchers in the theoretical and applied sciences whereever genetic identification and relationship analysis are required.

Features:· Comprehensive survey of the potential for application of DNA profiling and DNA fingerprinting· Detailed methodology guides that can be used directly to set up and perform experiments· Protocols are accompanied by helpful notes· Competent advice for deciding among alternative methodology approaches· Strategies for optimizing the methodology· Critical evaluation of obtained results· Troubleshooting guide· Hints and advice from and for daily practice ... Read more

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Analyzing the system of offender profiling, this book takes into consideration the quality and validity of the information on which police base their decisions, assessing the possibilities for detecting deception. The consistencies of a criminal's behaviour are also studied, with a look at the differences between one offender and another. Other questions asked include what form such groups take and the influence they have on trhe criminal's actions, the role of leaders in crimes or the socio-cultural processes of which they are a part. There are also imortant issues about the implications and use of any answers that may emerge from scientific studies of crimes and their investigation. ... Read more

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The authors have provided a unique and authoritative work with their amalgamation of expertise in population genetics, the laws of evidence and molecular biology.
DNA Profiling provides a potent new tool in criminal investigatins whereby genetic material in tissue residues is analyzed to provide direct identification of an individual. This book serves as a comprehensive and definitive reference source for all aspects of DNA profiling and it clearly describes the underlying principles, as well as the analytical procedures, in language that can be understood by the non-scientist. It considers the scientific aspects and legal implications of obtaining tissue samples and the interpretive problems that can be encountered with the results, with the emphasis on the proper use of evidence based on DNA profiling. ... Read more

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lacuenas in the tests should have been highlightened properl
The Book is Worth reading !! ... Read more

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Provides practical help to those embarking upon the challenge of introducing student profiles into their school or college. ... Read more

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The primary objective of the project was to characterize raw water, treatment plant, distribution, and household tap water quality with respect to microbes, water quality indictors, and physicochemical parameters in Davenport, Iowa. The goal was to provide a context for interpreting the public health data generated by the epidemiology study. In response to the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) formulated a series of epidemiology studies to determine the occurrence of waterborne disease in the United States. The Iowa-American Water Company, Davenport district, was selected because it best satisfied all of the study criteria. Detailed analyses were conducted on raw, treated plant effluent, distribution system, and household tap and treatment device water samples.Analyses included Cryptosporidium oocysts by both USEPA Method 1623 and infectious organisms by the cell culture/polymerase chain reaction method (CC-PCR), Giardia cysts by Method 1623, culturable viruses, total and fecal coliforms, Clostridium perfringens spores, Bacillus subtilis spores, male-specific and somatic bacteriophage, and HPC bacteria. Monitoring of the treatment plant included a large number of process variables as well as microbial indicators. Data on distribution system leaks, electronic pressure monitoring for hydraulic surges, and hydraulic modeling helped to supplement the monitoring program. The extensive monitoring of the Davenport system failed to find significant indicators of microbial risk. The drinking water in the Davenport system met or surpassed all measures of water quality. The study did identify areas for future research, including the relationship between the occurrence of male-specific coliphage and distribution system main breaks, the potential for negative pressure transients due to power outages, and the need for more comprehensive distribution system pressure monitoring.The findings of the separately funded epidemiology study will have a tremendous impact on the perception and regulation of drinking water. This study demonstrated that the water supply studied met or surpassed all measures of water quality. The outcome of the epidemiology study (whether waterborne disease is observed or not) will either support current standards of drinking water quality, or radically change the approach to ensuring potable water. ... Read more

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Written as a tutorial guide for newcomers to the field ofsurface analysis, this work is the first book ever published tofeature photon, electron, and ion beam effects and beam damage tosolids during surface and near-surface analysis and depth profiling.This introductory text describes the principles, techniques, andmethods vital for efficient surface analysis.
A wealth of practical information is assembled in this single volume,including summary tables, extensive references, and 251 illustrativefigures. ... Read more