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Social studies for a better world
Rodriguez N.N.,Giving young people opportunities to grapple with injustices and complex social problems can inspire them to build a better world. In this bestselling book, two experienced social studies educators lay out their vision for an elementary social studies education that will help young people find value in learning about the world as they consider how to make their communities more just, equitable, and healthy. Rodriguez and Swalwell unpack the problems that so often characterize the elementary curriculum- normalization, idealization, heroification, and dramatization and show how common pitfalls can be replaced with creative solutions. This timely second edition discusses increasingly important topics like book bans and the rise of Al, provides updated research and resources, and includes strategies for teaching anti-oppressive social studies even when circumstances are less than ideal Whether you're a classroom teacher, methods student, or curriculum coordinator, this is a book that can transform your understanding of the social studies disciplines and their power to disrupt the narratives that maintain current inequities.
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Criminology step by step
Williams A.,Explore the core theories of criminology, from classical and biological explanations to modern psychological and sociological perspectives. Learn how criminal law is created and applied across different legal traditions, including common law, civil law, and religious law. Examine violent crime, property crime, white-collar offenses, cybercrime, organized crime, and terrorism, gaining insight into how each impacts society. Discover the investigative techniques used in law enforcement, from Forensic science and criminal profiling to interrogation methods and modern surveillance technology. Follow the criminal justice process, from arrest and trial to sentencing, appeals, and wrongful convictions. Understand how punishment and rehabilitation shape the future of offenders through incarceration, probation, parole, and reintegration programs. Study juvenile delinquency, its causes, and how the legal system approaches youth crime differently than adult offenses. Explore emerging trends in criminology, including artificial intelligence, predictive policing, globalization, and ethical challenges in modern law enforcement. Whether you're a student, law enforcement professional, or true crime enthusiast, this book offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide to criminology with real-world applications. With a glossary of key terms, a historical timeline of crime and justice, and a clear learning structure, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of crime.
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Federal rules of evidence
No claim to copyright of any government works. While make efforts to ensure this text is accurate, there is no guarantee that the rules and statutes in this publication are the latest and most up to date. Accordingly, this text is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
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