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The Constitution of the state of Nevada is one of the oldest and most durable founding documents of its kind in the West. Unlike other states in the region, Nevada&'s code constitution, written in 1864 remains intact, though it has been amended more than 100 times. Though the state has developed from a mining-oriented society to one dominated by...

A study of what ethnic minorities in Britain think about and how        they engage in British politics. It considers the ways in which ethnic minorities        resemble or differ from the white British population, and differences between        different minority groups....

Research, Education, Policy, and PracticeAs financial issues are currently a major concern for families, scholars, and practitioners, students have increased their interest in knowledge and skills for practice that addresses finances. Unfortunately, social workers and other helping professionals often lack preparation, knowledge, and skills to...

The Native American Defeat of the First American ArmyIn 1791, General Arthur St. Clair led the United States army in a campaign to destroy a complex of Indian villages at the Miami River in northwestern Ohio. Almost within reach of their objective, St. Clair&'s 1,400 men were attacked by about one thousand Indians. The U.S. force was decimated,...

An Integrative Theory of Self-KnowledgeDo we have introspective access to our own thoughts? Peter Carruthers challenges the consensus that we do: he argues that access to our own thoughts is always interpretive, grounded in perceptual awareness and sensory imagery. He proposes a bold new theory of self-knowledge, with radical implications for...

Blackstone&'s Handbook for Policing Students 2014 reflects the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers, from pre-join courses to PCSOs and Specials. Designed specifically to meet the new requirements of police training and developed from the best-selling Blackstone&'s Student Police Officer Handbook, this book...