Criminal law: offences against the government

Shortlisted for the SLSA-Hart Socio-Legal Book Prize 2011Governing, Independence and Expertise tells the story of the not-for-profit housing sector in England, focusing on its representative body, the National Housing Federation.

Faith in Rights explores why and how Christian nongovernmental organizations conduct human rights work at the United Nations.

"En la primavera del 1982 dos criminólogos americanos, Willson y Kelling, publicaron un modesto artículo en la revista The Atlantic Monthly, que bajo el título "Broken Windows", pretendía establecer una teoría sobre las causas de la delincuencia, especialmente aquella que tiene lugar en los espacios públicos".

This book analyses the nexus between land access and the extractive industries in Africa, specifically highlighting the gaps in energy, land and mining laws and the practical solutions needed to settle the increasing number of land disputes in resource-rich areas.

A one-stop resource for understanding the crisis of homelessness in the United States, this book covers risk factors for homelessness, societal attitudes about the homeless, and public and private resources designed to prevent homelessness and help those in need.

Both theoretically informed and empirically rich, Defensible Space makes an important conceptual contribution to policy mobilities thinking, to policy and practice, and also to practitioners handling of complex spatial concepts.

Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter and dean of Trumpologists David Cay Johnston reveals years of eye-popping financial misdeeds by Donald Trump and his family.

Public participation in the housing permitting process empowers unrepresentative and privileged groups who participate in local politics to restrict the supply of housing.

In response to social housing fraud, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, which made sub-letting and parting with possession of social lets a specific criminal offence and granted local authorities the power to prosecute those who had acted in such a manner.

Through close analysis of the Canadian context, Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Canada provides an advanced introduction to the challenges and social consequences presented by terrorism today.

More than half of the world's population lives in cities; by 2050, it will be more than three quarters.

"e;This is the book on the law relating to homelessness.

'Essential reading for decision makers and those on the front-line concerned with the provision of housing fit for the new millennium.

The ways that social advocates organize to fight unaffordable housing and homelessness in Los Angeles, illuminated by a new conceptual framework for studying collective actionHow Civic Action Works renews the tradition of inquiry into collective, social problem solving.

Modern land administration applies geospatial thinking to better understand and plan the proper use, conservation, and equitable use of land and property.

How to Relocate is an essential and positive guide for anyone who spends time on Rightmove looking for that perfect new location and dreaming about escaping the safety of their humdrum life.

An investigation of denunciators for the East German secret police, the Ministry of State Security and the way they have been publicly unveiled.

"e;A must-read for anyone interested in solutions to America's housing crisis.

Compellingly argues that good health is as much social as it is biological, and that the racial health gap and the racial wealth gap are mutually constitutive.

Through close analysis of the Canadian context, Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Canada provides an advanced introduction to the challenges and social consequences presented by terrorism today.

A thoroughly pragmatic guide to the U.

This work provides an authoritative survey of America's long and turbulent history of rebellion, sedition, and treason against government authority and institutions.

Wall Street JournalBestseller| USA TodayBestsellerReally an interesting read, would make a great Christmas gift!

This book is the result of research conducted in Polish post-criminal isolation units related to the accessibility of religious practices and services for people incarcerated there.

A thoroughly pragmatic guide to the U.

A close look at the aftereffects of the Mount Laurel affordable housing decisionUnder the New Jersey State Constitution as interpreted by the State Supreme Court in 1975 and 1983, municipalities are required to use their zoning authority to create realistic opportunities for a fair share of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.

Completely updated guide to the laws governing homeowners associations in Florida.

A practical and popular guide to operating a successful condominium association in Florida.

The Electronic Communications Code: A Guide for Property Lawyers provides comprehensive and expert guidance on the key provisions of the Code.

StreetCities charts the development of an alternative communal housing model for chronically homeless men and women in downtown Toronto.

In response to social housing fraud, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, which made sub-letting and parting with possession of social lets a specific criminal offence and granted local authorities the power to prosecute those who had acted in such a manner.

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A human right to housing represents the law's most direct and overt protection of housing and home.

A helpful and practical tool for leaders of residential cooperatives in Florida.

The Electronic Communications Code: A Guide for Property Lawyers provides comprehensive and expert guidance on the key provisions of the Code.

Eye-opening, practical, thoughtful and revolutionary Danny Dorling, author ofPeak InjusticeA birds-eye view of tenant organising that touches down in moving stories of everyday struggle Tracy Rosenthal, co-author ofAbolish RentA brilliant and inspiring analysis of the causes and possible solutions to one of the central issues facing people around the world today: the problem of housing Jeremy Gilbert, author ofTwenty-First Century SocialismAs housing crises proliferate around the world, so does the fightback.

Both theoretically informed and empirically rich, Defensible Space makes an important conceptual contribution to policy mobilities thinking, to policy and practice, and also to practitioners handling of complex spatial concepts.

The recent rapid rise in land and housing prices in Canadian cities has generated much public concern.

Reveals the impact of Tanzania's land law reforms and the ways in which women's rights to land ownership have been overridden in spite of law.

It is the purpose of this book to bring together materials that may help the lawyer and the planner talk together with a greater understanding of each other's problems and points of view.

This interdisciplinary volume illuminates housing''s impact on both wealth and community, and examines legal and policy responses to current challenges.

This interdisciplinary volume illuminates housing''s impact on both wealth and community, and examines legal and policy responses to current challenges.

This book provides an in-depth analysis of how states have stepped up their anti-bribery enforcement efforts in the recent past.

"e;Millions of foreclosed homes and abandoned buildings on one hand; millions of Americans desperate for decent shelter on the other.

The OECD Treaty of 1997 introduced criminal liability for OECD-based individuals and companies who bribe foreign officials to win business.