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The Social Setting Of Human Rights: The Process Of Deprivation And Non-Fulfillment Of Values, Myers Mcdougal, Harold D. Lasswell, Lung-Chu Chen Jan 1977

The Social Setting Of Human Rights: The Process Of Deprivation And Non-Fulfillment Of Values, Myers Mcdougal, Harold D. Lasswell, Lung-Chu Chen

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The Relativity Of Injury, Jethro K. Lieberman Jan 1977

The Relativity Of Injury, Jethro K. Lieberman

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Legal Status Of The Psychologist In The Courtroom, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1977

Legal Status Of The Psychologist In The Courtroom, Michael L. Perlin

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In discussing the legal status of the psychologist in the courtroom, the more important but hidden issue of the social status of the psychologist must also be explored. Thus, although psychologists now routinely testify as expert witnesses on a whole range of issues in criminal and civil matters, a perception lingers in the minds of judges and jurors that the psychologist is a "second-rate" expert compared to the forensic psychiatrist. The roots of this assumption are examined, and it is suggested that psychologists themselves have helped perpetuate this myth. On the other hand, psychologists clearly do have special skills and …


Can Distraint Stand Up As A Landlord’S Remedy?, Gerald Korngold Jan 1977

Can Distraint Stand Up As A Landlord’S Remedy?, Gerald Korngold

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Though a landlord's right of seizure is well established in the common law and provided for by the laws of many states, some federal courts have found distraint procedures to be incompatible with Fourteenth Amendment due process requirements. This article examines the constitutionality and validity of the present Pennsylvania distraint statute, surveys the cases dealing with the issue, and reviews some recent decisions concerning due process which are relevant to the determination of the statute's constitutionality. The Pennsylvania experience can serve as an example for practitioners in other jurisdictions since, most of them have had few, if any, cases concerning …


If We Can't Teach Our Students To Write... Let's Examine Some Alternatives That May Have A Chance To Work, Michael Botein Jan 1977

If We Can't Teach Our Students To Write... Let's Examine Some Alternatives That May Have A Chance To Work, Michael Botein

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The Aggregate Interest In Shared Respect And Human Rights: The Harmonization Of Public Order And Civic Order, Myers Mcdougal, Harold Lasswell, Lung-Chu Chen Jan 1977

The Aggregate Interest In Shared Respect And Human Rights: The Harmonization Of Public Order And Civic Order, Myers Mcdougal, Harold Lasswell, Lung-Chu Chen

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New Copyright Act & Cable Television: A Signal Of Change, Michael Botein Jan 1977

New Copyright Act & Cable Television: A Signal Of Change, Michael Botein

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State Environmental Quality Review Act, Ross Sandler Jan 1977

State Environmental Quality Review Act, Ross Sandler

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