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1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Citizenship and Exclusion (1)
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Abstract: Legal Studies 103 - Spring 2007. An historical examination of major interpretations of law, morals and social development, with special emphasis on the social thought of the 18th and 19th centuries and including the writings of Marx, Maine, Durkheim, Weber and other contemporary figures.
1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Citizenship and Exclusion (2)
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Abstract: Legal Studies 103 - Spring 2007. An historical examination of major interpretations of law, morals and social development, with special emphasis on the social thought of the 18th and 19th centuries and including the writings of Marx, Maine, Durkheim, Weber and other contemporary figures.
1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen: Modern Legal Liberty and Modern Legal Equality
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Abstract: Legal Studies 103 - Spring 2007. An historical examination of major interpretations of law, morals and social development, with special emphasis on the social thought of the 18th and 19th centuries and including the writings of Marx, Maine, Durkheim, Weber and other contemporary figures.
Adolescents, Guns and Punishment Policy Fall 2007
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Abstract: Adolescents, Guns and Punishment Policy. From Legal Studies 163: Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice - Fall 2007 - This course examines the premises, doctrine, and operational behavior of juvenile courts, particularly in relation to the commission of seriously anti-social acts by mid-adolescents. ... More »
An Introduction to Open Source from the course Open Source Development and Distribution of Digital Information: Technical, Economic, Social, and Legal Perspectives
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Abstract: IS 296 - Open Source Development and Distribution of Digital Information: Technical, Economic, Social, and Legal Perspectives - Fall 2006. With Pamela Samuelson and Mitch Kapor.
An Introduction to the Class (Text as Property/Property as Text)
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Abstract: An introduction to the Rice University course "Text as Property/Property as Text" which seeks to compare ancient and modern conceptions of authorship, ownership and alternative traditions of writing, stewardship, allusion, and distribution.
Ancient Philosophy, Fall 2004
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Abstract: This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition. We will examine a broad range of central philosophical themes concerning: nature, law, justice, knowledge, virtue, happiness, and death. There will be a strong emphasis ... More »
Andrew Ren's Blog
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Abstract: Mr. Rens is the Legal Lead for Creative Commons South Africa, and currently resides in San Francisco where he works on issues around access to knowledge, collaborative creative works and the Digital Divide.
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Social Sciences for Kids
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Abstract: Helps K-12 students learn how our government works. Students can learn about the branches of government, the election process, and how laws are made. This includes debate topics, word puzzles, historical documents, and resources for parents and teachers.
Berkman Center for Internet & Society
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Abstract: The Berkman Center is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace. We ... More »
Bill Owens vs. Royal Bolling, Sr.
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Abstract: Carmen Fields reports that the Ballot Commission must determine whether several dozen signatures included in the nominating papers of Bill Owens (candidate for State Senate) are valid. Fields notes that if the signatures are invalidated, Owens' name will not appear on the primary ballot for the second ... More »
Black Politics
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Abstract: Feelings of exclusion from the political process in the African American Community. Program analyzes why African American candidates were unable to win appointment to either Boston's School Committee or City Council in the 1975 elections. Guest host James Rowe of WILD Radio News speaks with Clarence ... More »
Call to Halt the Nuclear Arms Race
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Abstract: Dr. Randall Forsberg is executive director of the Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies, a think tank she founded in 1980 with the aim of reducing the risk of war and minimizing the burden of U.S. military spending. In this video segment, she describes the reach of grassroots activism at the ... More »
Canon Law
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Abstract: A developing commentary on the Code of Canon Law 1983 of the Roman Catholic Church
Census and redistricting plan
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Abstract: David Boeri reports that the state of Massachusetts has lost a seat in the US House of Representatives because of a decline in the population according to the 1990 census. Boeri notes that Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston ) and others are calling for a recount because they believe that the census undercounts ... More »
Changing Military Doctrine
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Abstract: General Pierre-Marie Gallois, often regarded as the 'father' of the French nuclear strategy, served with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and with French president Charles de Gaulle. In this video segment, Gallois provides a perspective that was shared by many Europeans, including ... More »
Civil Rights: Law and History
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Abstract: looks at the history of the Civil Rights division at the Department of Justice, the laws they work to uphold, and the groups they protect. It provides a bibliography and links to related websites.
Community in Action
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Abstract: Action for Boston Community Development. Program discusses a variety of topics via a magazine-style format. Host John Slade introduces a moderated discussion led by Say Brother filmmaker Henry Johnson with Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) employees Barbara Brydie, Arnett Waters, and Russell ... More »
Congress, Law, and Politics
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Abstract: presents papers of members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, and key federal law cases. Learn about the Revolution and the creation of the U.S. by investigating the papers of our earliest lawmakers -- Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others. See Calhoun's speech against the Compromise of 1850 and Webster's ... More »
Criminal Law
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Abstract: This module includes questions about the concepts behind criminal law in Tennessee as well as questions about specific laws you will be expected to enforce as a police officer