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Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American DreamThe steady immigration of black populations from Africa and the Caribbean over the past few decades has fundamentally changed the racial, ethnic, and political landscape in the United States. But how will these "e;new blacks"e; behave politically in America? Using an original survey of...

The Future of Progressive RegulationDemocracy is the ability to participate freely and equally in the political and economic affairs of the country. Americans have relied on philosophical pragmatism and on the impulse of political progressivism to express those creedal democratic values. Achieving Democracy argues that, in the last 30 years,...

The question of what is, and what is not, part of international law is fundamental in shaping its current form and its development. Traditionally, treaties between states and state practice were seen as the primary means with which to create international law. However, the definition of what the sources of international law are, and how they...

Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and HoardingWhile most people find it relatively easy to manage their possessions, some find it extremely difficult. If you have a problem resisting the urge to acquire and you find your home cluttered and filled to capacity with items many people would find useless and unnecessary, you may suffer from a...

Solving the Medical Mysteries of Thirteen Patients Who Changed the WorldDiagnosing Giants provides an overview of the history of medicine through a discussion of the mysterious illnesses of thirteen patients who changed the world. The disorders of famous historical figures from King Tut to Eleanor Roosevelt are used as platforms to trace the...

A Public Law Theory of International AdjudicationThe vast majority of all international judicial decisions have been issued since 1990. This increasing activity of international courts over the past two decades is one of the most significant developments within the international law. It has repercussions on all levels of governance and has...