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Liberalis, Summer 2013, Utah State University

Liberalis

Freedom to Think, Discover, and Create. The alumni magazine for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah State University.

Iron Ladies: International Women's Day, Humboldt State University

Women

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Humboldt State University, California.

The Death Of Punishment: Searching For Justice Among The Worst Of The Worst, Robert I. Blecker

Books

For twelve years Robert Blecker, a criminal law professor at New York Law School, wandered freely inside Lorton Central Prison, armed only with cigarettes and a tape recorder.The Death of Punishment tests legal philosophy against the reality and wisdom of street criminals and their guards. Some killers' poignant circumstances should lead us to mercy; others show clearly why they should die. After thousands of hours over twenty-five years inside maximum security prisons and on death rows in seven states, Professor Blecker exposes the perversity of justice: Inside prison, ironically, it's nobody's job to punish. Thus the worst criminals often …

Msum Memories 1888-2013 : Reflections Of The College And The University, Terry L. Shoptaugh, Roland Dille, 1924-2014

Histories of MSUM

Illustrated with many photographs, students and faculty recall their years on campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead, from its beginnings in 1888 to 2013.

MSUM Memories was compiled and annotated by Roland Dille, MSUM past president, and Terry Shoptaugh, University Archivist.

[Chapter 1 From] Hollow Justice: A History Of Indigenous Claims In The United States, David E. Wilkins

Bookshelf

This book, the first of its kind, comprehensively explores Native American claims against the United States government over the past two centuries. Despite the federal government's multiple attempts to redress indigenous claims, a close examination reveals that even when compensatory programs were instituted, native peoples never attained a genuine sense of justice. David E. Wilkins addresses the important question of what one nation owes another when the balance of rights, resources, and responsibilities have been negotiated through treaties. How does the United States assure that guarantees made to tribal nations, whether through a century old treaty or a modern day …

Local, Simple, Fresh: Sustainable Food In The Boise Valley, Todd Shallat, Larry Burke, Guy Hand

Faculty & Staff Authored Books

Just eat local has emerged as the mantra of a spiritual quest for simple living and healthier food. Local, Simple, Fresh considers the economics and ethics of farm-to-fork within 100 miles. Topics include organic ranching, vanishing cropland, craft beers, local wines, public markets, potato pundits, urban worms and the politics of farm subsidies. Produced by the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs at Boise State University, the volume is the fourth in an annual series on Boise's metropolitan growth.