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Everyone has a stake in the functioning and effectiveness of the prison system-even if you've never committed a crime or been the victim of one. The prison system is an integral part of how society functions-punishing criminals, rehabilitating inmates, and protecting the public. The United States leads the world in incarceration with the largest number of its citizens behind bars. The hugeness of the U.S. prison system raises important issues we all...
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The critical role the United Nations plays in securing international peace is explored in this volume. From the establishment of the UN in the aftermath of World War II and the principles enshrined in its charter, to the many peacekeeping missions around the globe, both in the past and today, International Security and Keeping the Peace will offer students a foundation in the various approaches the UN takes to ensure a safer world.
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Mason Crest
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c2004
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English
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Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.
