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Rejecting Academic Labor As A Subaltern Class: Learning From Paulo Freire And The Politics Of Critical Pedagogy, Henry A. Giroux

Fast Capitalism

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Blow Out, Blow Back, Blow Up, Blow Off: The Plutonomic Politics Of Economic Crisis Since 2001, Timothy W. Luke

Fast Capitalism

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The Man From Somewhere: Author, Affiliation, And Letterhead, Patricia Mooney Nickel

Fast Capitalism

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Publish Or Perish: Digital Presence And Mobility As Worth, Venessa Paech

Fast Capitalism

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The (Coming) Social Media Revolution In The Academy, Jessie Daniels, Joe R. Feagin

Fast Capitalism

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Front Matter, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Full Issue, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Interview With Tracy Marx

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Interview With Michael Pearson

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Phillip Lopate: New York Storyteller, Melinda Corey

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Darcy Frey: Reaching New Heights, Tracy Marx

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Twenty Questions: A Conversation With John Mcphee, Michael Pearson

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Conversion, Wendy Lesser

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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A Stylist's Delight: A Conversation With Paul West, Barbara Adams

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The 5 Rs Of Creative Nonfiction, Lee Gutkind

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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The Topic Of Socialism In University Principles Of Economics Textbooks

Journal of Economics and Finance Education

Polls show that socialism is more accepted by the public than in many decades. University-age students are especially enthusiastic about socialism. Do economics textbooks address this important topic? This research surveys twenty university principles texts' coverage of socialism. We measure textbook coverage of socialism and characterize the coverage regarding various definitions of "socialism" and whether those definitions match current usages of the term. We also explore the coverage of the characteristics of socialism. We find that there is great variety in coverage, though scant coverage of the type of socialism that 49% of young people today view favorably.

Extraordinary Or Excessive? Rethinking Nonretroactive Changes In Decisional Law As Grounds For Compassionate Release, Anna Zumbar

Akron Law Review

Federal courts are deeply divided on whether nonretroactive changes in decisional law affecting sentencing are an “extraordinary and compelling reason” for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A), The First, Second, Fourth, and Tenth Circuits recognize district courts’ broad discretion to weigh such changes, emphasizing that broad judicial discretion supports consideration of any relevant factors. In contrast, the Sixth, Seventh, Eights, and D.C. Circuits exclude nonretroactive changes in decisional law from consideration, confining “extraordinary and compelling reasons” to narrower circumstances. This circuit split has produced inconsistent outcomes, with similarly situated defendants subject to disparate treatment based solely on geography. The …

Keeping Children Safe: Bring Kayden's Law To Ohio, Christina Woods-Tsiperson

Akron Law Review

After decades of punishing murder-suicide headlines, a growing body of evidence now corroborates what female domestic violence survivors have said for years: that family courts deciding child custody cases disproportionately reject mothers’ allegations of domestic violence and paternal child abuse. From prominent legal scholars to local family law attorneys (and increasingly, investigative reporters), many modern voices contend that mothers specifically face a litany of obstacles in court, including heightened judicial suspicion that they are “parental alienators,” a widespread minimization of coercive control, and state legal standards that  emphasize shared parenting over child safety.

Following the widely publicized murder of seven-year-old …

Pork Producers, Product Bans, And Petering Out Dormant Commerce Clause Extraterritoriality Inquiries, Sam Kalen

Akron Law Review

Constitutional commentary on the dormant Commerce Clause (DCC) reflects the Court’s persistent failure to appreciate how the clause’s contemporary application is problematic.  The 2023 Pork Producers case was a propitious opportunity for the Court to resolve lingering issues, such as whether the DCC ought to include an inquiry into whether a subnational regulation produces impermissible extraterritorial effects, or whether the Pike v. Bruce Church balancing test remains an apt function for the judiciary.  The Court squandered that opportunity, unfortunately.  And this article examines how that transpired.  It explores how product bans, such as the one adopted by California for humane …

Unfit For Human Consumption: A Bone To Pick With Boneless Wings, H. Beau Baez

Akron Law Review

This article examines defective food laws after the Ohio Supreme Court held that “boneless” in boneless chicken wings does not mean “without bones.” The result in this case is a man with permanent injuries was precluded from recovering damages after eating a menu item described as “boneless.”

The article begins by discussing the case, Berkheimer v. REKM, and the rationale used by the court for allowing summary judgment against the plaintiff.  Next, the article examines legal history, beginning with 13^th century unwholesome food statutes.  This section demonstrates that the law for unwholesome food, until the 20^th century, …

Habitat Destruction: The Where Of Biodiversity Law, Andrew W. Torrance Ph.D., Bill Tomlinson Ph.D.

Akron Law Review

The existence of appropriate habitats is essential to the continued existence of all species with which humans share the Earth. However, humans are currently enacting changes around the globe--anthropogenic environmental disruption--that threaten the habitats of many species. In this article, we first summarize existing habitat-related law in various countries, including legal designation of areas for protection (e.g., national parks), laws that enable conservation organizations to purchase but not utilize development rights, and international treaties such as the Convention on Biological Diversity or the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. We then propose a suite of novel approaches …

The Law Through The King U.S. (Procedural) Judicial Activism From A European Perspective, Cesare Cavallini

Akron Law Review

This essay explores the phenomenon of judicial activism in the United States, focusing particularly on procedural aspects, from a comparative perspective influenced by the civil law tradition, especially the Italian legal system. While American legal discourse often criticizes judicial activism as an overreach by the judiciary—sometimes calling it “imperialist” in relation to recent Supreme Court decisions—this work reinterprets the concept through the more subtle mechanisms of procedural intervention. I argue that activism should not be viewed solely through the lens of constitutional interpretation or resistance to precedent. It should also consider judicial actions that reshape procedural norms, such as pleading …

The Legal Regime Of Nautical Enquiries: A Reform Of The Moroccan Maritime Code Of Commerce To Complete?, Zahra Rochdi

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the Moroccan legal framework governing nautical enquiries following maritime incidents. Through comparative analysis with international standards, it highlights remaining gaps and the need for further regulatory reforms.

Divorce On Grounds Of Discord Under The Moroccan Moudawana Examined Through The Principle Of Equality Before The French Court Of Cassation, Afrah Alati

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

The paper examines the Moroccan divorce for discord as reviewed by the French Court of Cassation, focusing on its compatibility with the principle of equality between spouses and international public order.

Exploratory Study Of The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence In Relation To Organizational Performance: The Case Of Managers, Safae El Ghazi, Mounia Cherkaoui

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This exploratory study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and organizational performance among Moroccan managers. Based on qualitative interviews, the findings highlight the growing importance of emotions and human factors in managerial performance.

The New Moroccan Regulations For The Protection Of Plant Varieties And International Harmonization, Hicham Bouisfi

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article analyzes recent reforms in Moroccan legislation on plant variety protection in light of international intellectual property standards. It assesses legal and institutional implications for agricultural innovation and commercialization.

Territorial Decentralization In Morocco: A Case Of Governance Turmoil, Hicham Berjaoui

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

The study explores reforms in territorial decentralization in Morocco, emphasizing governance challenges. It argues that effective decentralization requires not only legal reforms but also improved managerial and governance capacities at the local level.

Social Innovation: An Empirical Analysis At The International Level And An Attempt To Present Its Ecosystem In Morocco, Youssef Nafil, Abdellatif Bouazza

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the emergence of social innovation since the 1970s and its role in addressing unmet social needs. Drawing on international experiences, it proposes an analytical framework of the social innovation ecosystem in Morocco and highlights its contribution to socio-economic development.

The Issue Of A Single Currency Within Ecowas, Paul Cece

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This paper analyzes the feasibility, challenges, and potential benefits of introducing a single currency within the ECOWAS region. It evaluates macroeconomic convergence criteria and discusses obstacles hindering the success of monetary integration in West Africa.

Editorial : Governance And Development Dynamics In Emerging Economies, Adil Cherkaoui

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

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