Crime

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Beyond Criminology

Taking Harm Seriously

Beyond Criminology is an innovative, groundbreaking critique of conventional criminological approaches to social issues. The contributors make a broad analysis of social harm by examining the … ; ; 342 View

Disorderly People

Law and the Politics of Exclusion in Ontario

The Ontario Safe Streets Act is the first modern provincial law to prohibit a wide range of begging and squeegee work in public space. This Act is representative of a much wider set of reforms … ; 121 View

Everyday Evil

Why Our World Is the Way It Is

Instead of the epic, alien force of our imagination, anthropologist Monique Layton argues that evil is intrinsic to our humanity, constantly evolving with modern notions of morality. Much of the … 270 View
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Inside the Montreal Mafia

The Confessions of Andrew Scoppa

A groundbreaking, exclusive inside look at the North American Mafia and the Rizzuto family. For the first time in Canadian history, a high-ranking Mafioso agreed to break the code of omertà by … ; 240 View

Law of Sentencing

The Law of Sentencing by Allan Manson is intended to provide a summary of the legal principles and rules that shape the current process of sentencing in Canada. The book will appeal to seasoned … 433 View
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Introduction

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Introduces the law of sentencing by discussing the scope of the criminal law and the roles of punishment and sentencing. 4 $0.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Disorderly People

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Introduction

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Preface

From: Everyday Evil

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Preface 6 $0.60 Add
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Prologue

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The authors discuss the motivation behind this book and their personal experiences getting involved in this case. ; 4 $0.40 Add
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"Are You Impressed?"

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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The authors discuss their history with Andrew Scoppa and their interest in and knowledge of organized crime. Félix Séguin recounts his first meeting with Scoppa. ; 8 $0.80 Add
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“Scruples of Conscience” and the Historic Peace Churches in the War of 1812

From: Worth Fighting For

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Upper Canadian settlers in the Niagara region probably suffered greater effects from the land battles of the War of 1812 than citizens of any other region on the continent. Yet the many instances … 14 $1.40 Add
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A Brief History of Punishment and Sentencing

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Provides a brief history of punishment, focusing on the birth of the penitentiary and the changing focus of punishment. A brief history of sentencing in Canada, specifically focusing on the … 26 $2.60 Add
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Beyond Criminology?

From: Beyond Criminology

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Chapter 1

Oh Human Nature

From: Everyday Evil

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Readings in this chapter include the following topics: Good and Evil – Order and Dissonance – Intent and Consequence – Conscience and Redemption – Free Will and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Squeezed to the Point of Exclusion

The Case of Toronto Squeegee Cleaners

From: Disorderly People

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