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Trends. The Politics Of Psychopathology: Ritalin Conspiracy As Paranoia Or As Good Business?, Ibpp Editor Sep 2000

Trends. The Politics Of Psychopathology: Ritalin Conspiracy As Paranoia Or As Good Business?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article discusses the intersection of science, pharmaceuticals, and politics in the context of Ritalin and an alleged over-diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD).


How To Achieve Public Participation In Nuclear Waste Decisions: Public Relations Or Transparent Adversary Science, Judy Treichel Jun 2000

How To Achieve Public Participation In Nuclear Waste Decisions: Public Relations Or Transparent Adversary Science, Judy Treichel

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

[Excerpt] "Commercial nuclear reactors in the United States have been producing electricity and highly radioactive wastes for more than forty years. Originally, reluctant utilities built reactors at the urging of Congress, acting in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act. The Act called for promotion of nuclear technology and also provided a shield of secrecy allowing for extensive power to classify information. Wiretapping and other surveillance techniques were allowable if nuclear secrets or interference with nuclear programs were involved. During this time the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) provided films and comic books, and gave speeches in a public relations campaign designed …


Psychological Pathways To Minimizing Human Rights Violations Against Children, Ibpp Editor Feb 2000

Psychological Pathways To Minimizing Human Rights Violations Against Children, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies several psychological pathways that governments and human rights organizations can employ to minimize human rights violations against children.


How Tuberculosis Threatens Supporters And Opponents Of Racial Profiling, Ibpp Editor Jan 2000

How Tuberculosis Threatens Supporters And Opponents Of Racial Profiling, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores peculiarities of logic and reason among supporters and opponents of racial profiling as a tool of developing and implementing public policy.


Speech By Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening , Parris N. Glendening Jan 2000

Speech By Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening , Parris N. Glendening

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Municipalities' Suits Against Gun Manufacturers - Legal Folly, Lawrence S. Greenwald, Cynthia A. Shay Jan 2000

Municipalities' Suits Against Gun Manufacturers - Legal Folly, Lawrence S. Greenwald, Cynthia A. Shay

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Demographics Of Firearm Injury: Implications For Medical Practice, Thomas M. Scalea, Sharon M. Henry Jan 2000

Demographics Of Firearm Injury: Implications For Medical Practice, Thomas M. Scalea, Sharon M. Henry

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


More Guns, Less Crime, By John R. Lott, Jr. , Kevin P. Latulip Jr. Jan 2000

More Guns, Less Crime, By John R. Lott, Jr. , Kevin P. Latulip Jr.

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


A Sense Of Duty: Retiring The "Special Relationship" Rule And Holding Gun Manufacturers Liable For Negligently Distributing Guns, Rachana Bhowmik, Jonathan E. Lowy, Allen Rostron, Rachel Hoover Jan 2000

A Sense Of Duty: Retiring The "Special Relationship" Rule And Holding Gun Manufacturers Liable For Negligently Distributing Guns, Rachana Bhowmik, Jonathan E. Lowy, Allen Rostron, Rachel Hoover

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Point Blank: Product Liability Law Takes Aim At Guns, Deborah Robinson Jan 2000

Point Blank: Product Liability Law Takes Aim At Guns, Deborah Robinson

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


State Laws Forbidding Municipalities From Suing The Firearm Industry: Will Firearm Immunity Laws Close The Courthouse Door?, Jon S. Vernick, Julie Samia Mair Jan 2000

State Laws Forbidding Municipalities From Suing The Firearm Industry: Will Firearm Immunity Laws Close The Courthouse Door?, Jon S. Vernick, Julie Samia Mair

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Speech By Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran, Jr., J. Joseph Curran Jr. Jan 2000

Speech By Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran, Jr., J. Joseph Curran Jr.

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Looking Back: Unneeded X-Rays, Allan Mazur Jan 2000

Looking Back: Unneeded X-Rays, Allan Mazur

RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)

From the discovery of x-rays in 1896 to the present, Dr. Mazur explores the history of risk management of radiation exposure from x-rays and nuclear fallout.