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Full-Text Articles in Law and Society
Dec 5 1996 A.Wilkes, Breton Woods To Ngos Re Meeting Wb Managing Director Re Private Sector, Alex Wilks
Dec 5 1996 A.Wilkes, Breton Woods To Ngos Re Meeting Wb Managing Director Re Private Sector, Alex Wilks
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
Hermann Heller - An Introduction, David Dyzenhaus
Hermann Heller - An Introduction, David Dyzenhaus
Cardozo Law Review
Hermann Heller (July 17, 1891 - November 4, 1933) came from a Jewish family in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He interrupted his law studies to volunteer for service in the Austrian army during the First World War. His experiences as a front-line fighter left him with a heart condition which contributed to his death at the age of forty-two. But his poor health did not dampen his deeply combative spirit-a spirit which he put at the service of German social democracy. In March 1920, together with Gustav Radbruch (who had just successfully promoted Heller's Habilitation, his senior doctorate, at Kiel), …
Warrior Ants: The Enduring Threat Of The Small War And The Land-Mine, Kenneth Anderson
Warrior Ants: The Enduring Threat Of The Small War And The Land-Mine, Kenneth Anderson
Book Reviews
This 1996 Times Literary Supplement essay examines two very different books about aspects of warfare. Robert O'Connell's Ride of the Second Horseman is a speculative history of the rise of warfare among human beings, looking back to early human beings. It is a striking account, even though speculative, because it deals in early human behavior without offering an explanation from evolutionary biology. O'Connell acknowledges that non-human species can engage in warfare, and specifically notes ants. In that process, he carefully distinguishes - as few writers do - between aggression, violence, weapons use, predation, and war.
Moral Discourse, Bioethics, And The Law, Carl E. Schneider
Moral Discourse, Bioethics, And The Law, Carl E. Schneider
Articles
Dan Callahan follows a distinguished tradition when he uses the phrase "moral discourse" to describe the law's work. The frequency with which that image is deployed suggests its resonance and even rightness: When we think about the way society considers moral issues and develops moral positions, it can be useful to imagine the law as one of many social institutions that contribute to a social discussion. Nevertheless, this image is misleading. At least for our (graying and balding) genera- tions, the law is regarded as a worthy participant in American moral discourse preeminently because of its part in the civil …
The Fitness Of Law: Using Complexity Theory To Describe The Evolution Of Law And Society And Its Practical Meaning For Democracy, J.B. Ruhl
Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications
This article is the second in my series of articles exploring the application of complex adaptive systems (CAS) theory to legal systems. Building on the model outlined in the first installment (in the Duke Law Journal), this work develops an evolutionary theory of legal systems as CAS. It suggests that long-term fitness of the legal system will require use of innovative, adaptive legal institutions and instruments.
A New Image Of The Slave Auction: An Empirical Look At The Role Of Law In Slave Sales And A Conceptual Reevaluation Of Slave Property, Thomas D. Russell
A New Image Of The Slave Auction: An Empirical Look At The Role Of Law In Slave Sales And A Conceptual Reevaluation Of Slave Property, Thomas D. Russell
Cardozo Law Review
The slave auction is among the most powerful images in the history of the United States. Depictions of slave auctions vary, but of the recurring compositional elements, the most fearful and moving is the separation by sale of a young child from his or her mother. The slave auction image starkly represents the inhumanity of American slavery, the racism of the United States, and the contradictions of American liberalism.
Outlawing Outcasts: Comparative Perspectives On The Differing Functions Of The Criminal Law Of Slavery In The Americas, Robert J. Cottrol
Outlawing Outcasts: Comparative Perspectives On The Differing Functions Of The Criminal Law Of Slavery In The Americas, Robert J. Cottrol
Cardozo Law Review
This is a commentary on some issues raised by Anthony De V. Phillips's "Doubly Condemned": Adjustments to the Crime and Punishment Regime in the Late Slavery Period in the British Caribbean Colonies and Judith K. Schafer's "Under the Present Mode of Trial, Improper Verdicts are Very Often Given": Criminal Procedure Trials of Slaves in Antebellum Louisiana, both of which appear in this volume. Both discussions highlight the role of criminal law, procedure, and punishment in helping to sustain systems of African and Afro-American chattel slavery in New World societies. They provide interesting contrasts between civil and common law approaches to …
The Fitness Of Law: Using Complexity Theory To Describe The Evolution Of Law And Society And Its Practical Meaning For Democracy, J. B. Ruhl
Vanderbilt Law Review
Why does law change, and how does that process unfold? In this Article, Professor Ruhl examines those questions using tools from the emerging field of Complexity Theory. Complexity Theory involves the study of change in dynamical systems. Its findings of unpredictable change in a variety of natural and social settings have profoundly effected the theoretical foundations of many fields of study. In particular, Complexity Theory has revisited the Darwinist theory of biological evolution and used it as a platform for developing a general theory of system evolution that focuses on the concept of fitness landscapes. The fitness, or sustainability, of …
Oct. 31 1996 Letter From Richard Frank To Alex Wilks Re Envtl Policies In Guarantees, Richard Frank
Oct. 31 1996 Letter From Richard Frank To Alex Wilks Re Envtl Policies In Guarantees, Richard Frank
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
Lights, Camera, Litigate: Lawyers And The Media In Canada And The United States, Charles W. Wolfram
Lights, Camera, Litigate: Lawyers And The Media In Canada And The United States, Charles W. Wolfram
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
Drawing on recent high profile cases in Canada and the United States, the author examines the different extent to which lawyers in those two countries comment to the media about ongoing litigation. He investigates various formal constraints upon lawyer comment, such as court-imposed publication bans and rules of professional responsibility. He also looks at the way in which lawyer behavior is attributable to non-formal, cultural determinants.
Negotiating Demands For Justice: Public Interest Law As A Problem Solving Dialogue, David Dominguez
Negotiating Demands For Justice: Public Interest Law As A Problem Solving Dialogue, David Dominguez
In the Public Interest
No abstract provided.
What’S Pragmatic About Legal Pragmatism?, David Luban
What’S Pragmatic About Legal Pragmatism?, David Luban
Cardozo Law Review
Does legal pragmatism have anything at all to do with pragmatism? Both Thomas Grey and Richard Posner seem to suggest that in important respects the answer is no. Grey tells us that even a devout anti-pragmatist in matters ontological can endorse legal pragmatism, while Posner adds the converse, that pragmatic philosophy may at times impel a judge to decide cases like a formalist. These conclusions suggest that talk of legal pragmatism may simply be a pun on what philosophers take pragmatism to be. Lest this appear a far-fetched suggestion, remember that in philosophy the word "realism" often refers to the …
Aug. 1996, R. Frank, Managing Director, Letter To A. Wilks Bwp Re Envtl Policies In Guarantees, Alex Wilks
Aug. 1996, R. Frank, Managing Director, Letter To A. Wilks Bwp Re Envtl Policies In Guarantees, Alex Wilks
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
Juror Delinquency In Criminal Trials In America, 1796-1996, Nancy J. King
Juror Delinquency In Criminal Trials In America, 1796-1996, Nancy J. King
Michigan Law Review
This article examines two aspects of the jury system that have attracted far less attention from scholars than from the popular press: avoidance of jury duty by some citizens, and misconduct while serving by others. Contemporary reports of juror shortages and jury dodging portray a system in crisis. Coverage of recent high-profile cases suggests that misconduct by jurors who do serve is common. In the trial of Damian Williams and Henry Watson for the beating of Reginald Denny, a juror was kicked off for failing to deliberate; Exxon, Charles Keating, and the man accused of murdering Michael Jordan's father all …
Children Going West, Kenneth Anderson
Children Going West, Kenneth Anderson
Book Reviews
(Review Essay of Hillary Clinton, it Takes a Village) This Times Literary Supplement (London) review essay from 1996 takes up Hillary Rodham Clinton's It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us, and Emmy E. Werner's, Pioneer Children on the Journey West. The review takes a tough line against the therapeutic yet simultaneously authoritarian ethic of Clinton's book; it argues that Clinton has essentially conflated a set of local community institutions - places of identity - with state institutions of therapeutic and social control - bureaucratic loci of state management of deracinated, passive individuals. It sets this against the …
Commentary: Re-Positioning Human Rights Discourse On "Asian" Perspectives, Sharon K. Hom
Commentary: Re-Positioning Human Rights Discourse On "Asian" Perspectives, Sharon K. Hom
Buffalo Journal of International Law
No abstract provided.
The Good Polity Today Constituting Law And Society After The Cold War, Graham Walker
The Good Polity Today Constituting Law And Society After The Cold War, Graham Walker
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The article explores the challenges of constructing a just and livable political society in the post-Cold War era, focusing on the tension between the global aspiration for liberal democracy and the resurgence of ethnic, religious, and moral claims. It examines how these competing forces shape political reconstruction and the search for a "good polity," emphasizing the need to learn from contemporary experiences and theoretical reflections.
The Good Or Goodnesses Of Polity And Polities À La Liberalism: Plurality Rather Than Unicity, Singularity Beyond Plurality, Richard E. Flathman
The Good Or Goodnesses Of Polity And Polities À La Liberalism: Plurality Rather Than Unicity, Singularity Beyond Plurality, Richard E. Flathman
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The article critiques traditional liberal pluralism, arguing that it often overlooks the importance of singularity—the unique, self-enacted individuality beyond mere diversity. It advocates for a "willful liberalism" that emphasizes individual freedom and the pursuit of self-defined goals, moving beyond both rationalist uniformity and communitarian group identities. This form of liberalism seeks to balance diversity with a deeper appreciation for individual uniqueness, guided by virtues like civility and courage.
Agape, Civil Society And The Task Of Social Reconstruction, Karol E. Soltan
Agape, Civil Society And The Task Of Social Reconstruction, Karol E. Soltan
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The article argues that while institutional reforms are crucial for societal transition, the transformation of mentalities is equally important for achieving a truly good society. It emphasizes that mentalities, particularly "agape" (a form of care and love for improvement), play a significant role in fostering a society capable of continuous improvement. The analysis critiques the idea that institutions alone can create a good society and advocates for a balanced approach that includes both institutional and mental development.
The German Duality Of State And Society, David Abraham
The German Duality Of State And Society, David Abraham
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The article argues that the United States should consider supplementing its property-based negative rights regime with citizenship-based positive rights, drawing on the German constitutional model. It contends that negative rights, which focus on freedom from state interference, are insufficient in addressing systemic inequality and fostering meaningful participation in a democratic society. In contrast, Germany's constitutional framework, rooted in a communitarian ethos, emphasizes positive rights and duties, ensuring that rights are not only protected but also effectively realized through state action. This approach, the article suggests, offers a more equitable and inclusive vision of rights and citizenship.
Jun. 6, 1996, J. Lindbaek, Ifc Exec. Vp, Address To Ngos, Jannik Lindbaek
Jun. 6, 1996, J. Lindbaek, Ifc Exec. Vp, Address To Ngos, Jannik Lindbaek
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
Sept. 1996 A. Durbin, Et Al, Foe 'Private Sector Frenzy' Report On Wb And Privatization, Andrea Durbin, Michelle Chan, Michael Messer
Sept. 1996 A. Durbin, Et Al, Foe 'Private Sector Frenzy' Report On Wb And Privatization, Andrea Durbin, Michelle Chan, Michael Messer
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
Was There Sex Before Calvin Klein?, Linda R. Hirshman
Was There Sex Before Calvin Klein?, Linda R. Hirshman
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
A New Class Of Lawyers: The Therapeutic As Rights Talk, Kenneth Anderson
A New Class Of Lawyers: The Therapeutic As Rights Talk, Kenneth Anderson
Book Reviews
This 1996 essay reviews three books: Anthony T. Kronman, 'The Lost Lawyer: Failing Ideals of the Legal Profession' (Belknap 1993); Steven Brint, 'In an Age of Experts: The Changing Role of Professionals in Politics and Public Life' (Princeton 1994); and Christopher Lasch, 'The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy' (WW Norton 1995). The review essay argues that lawyers in the United States should be seen as part of the professional New Class who use the law as a monopoly in the management by elites of the rest of society. The review examines the history of New Class …
Whose Justice? Which Victims?, Lynne Henderson
Whose Justice? Which Victims?, Lynne Henderson
Michigan Law Review
A Review of George Fletcher, With Justice for Some: Victim's Rights in Criminal Trials
The Real Ethic Of Death And Dying, Norman L. Cantor
The Real Ethic Of Death And Dying, Norman L. Cantor
Michigan Law Review
A Review of Peter Singer, Rethinking Life and Death
Measuring Poverty: A New Approach, Benjamin Hoorn Barton
Measuring Poverty: A New Approach, Benjamin Hoorn Barton
Michigan Law Review
A Review of Measuring Poverty: A New Approach by The National Research Council.
An "Age Of [Im]Possibility": Rhetoric, Welfare Reform, And Poverty, Lisa A. Crooms
An "Age Of [Im]Possibility": Rhetoric, Welfare Reform, And Poverty, Lisa A. Crooms
Michigan Law Review
A Review of Joel F. Handler, The Poverty of Welfare Reform and Mark Robert Rank, Living on the Edge: The Realities of Welfare in America
The Rooster's Egg: On The Persistence Of Prejudice, Elise M. Bruhl
The Rooster's Egg: On The Persistence Of Prejudice, Elise M. Bruhl
Michigan Law Review
A Review of Patricia J. Williams, The Roosters' Egg: On the Persistence of Prejudice
Legal Ethics And Fugitive Slaves: The Anthony Burns Case, Judge Loring, And Abolitionist Attorneys, Paul Finkelman
Legal Ethics And Fugitive Slaves: The Anthony Burns Case, Judge Loring, And Abolitionist Attorneys, Paul Finkelman
Cardozo Law Review
Judges and lawyers seek to enforce and uphold the "law" while also proclaiming an interest in an abstraction we call "justice." As we know, there is often a tension between the two. Consequently, serving the law often means not serving justice. Similarly, often a tension exists between a lawyer's duty both to seek a legal remedy to a problem and to act in the best interests of a client. Activist lawyers can have an agenda that is at odds with members of the class they claim to serve. These two problems are complicated by a third. Lawyers and judges have …