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The Secret Barrister

Stories of the Law and How It's Broken

de The Secret Barrister ...

Narrado por Jack Hawkins ...

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11 hora 51 minutos

**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it, ... Leer más

$20.12 USD

**An anonymous barrister's darkly comic and moving first-hand account of life in the legal system, and how it's failing us all.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction Award.Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.Shortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the Year.‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – Observer**You may not wish to think about it,
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The AI Mirror

How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking

de Shannon Vallor ...

Narrado por Kim Niemi ...

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9 hora 5 minutos

For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies ... Leer más

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For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies
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Abortion and The Senseless Assault on Reproductive Rights!

de Dorris S. Woods PhD ...

Narrado por Lauren Henry ...

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1 horas 37 minutos

The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women ... Leer más

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The overturning of Roe V. Wade will have long-term and indelible consequences on American society.The purpose of this book is to be part of the on-going conversations.Perfect or not, Roe was working for America. Consequently, it did not need to be “fixed”.The ignorance of attempting to fix it when the ramifications were unknown, has resulted in chaos, confusion, inconvenience and trauma for women
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Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide

de Viruti Shivan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Vanguard Professionals
Completo

4 hora 46 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the Maze of Global Compliance and Regulations with Expertise and InsightIn the rapidly evolving world of business, staying ahead of compliance and regulatory requirements is more than a necessity—it's an art. "Compliance and Regulations Specialist - The Comprehensive Guide" serves as an indispensable resource for professionals aiming to
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The Case for Culture

How to Stop Being a Slave to Your Law Firm, Grow Your Practice, and Actually Be Happy

de Eric Farber ...

Narrado por Jamie Rennell ...

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5 hora 14 minutos

Most lawyers don’t set out to be business owners. They become business owners when they open their own law firm, and from that point forward, their work tends to become disconnected and chaotic. They’re so busy with HR, bookkeeping, and marketing that they’re lucky to have twenty minutes a day to work on cases. Many lawyers are drowning, which contributes to the profession’s unsettling levels of ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Most lawyers don’t set out to be business owners. They become business owners when they open their own law firm, and from that point forward, their work tends to become disconnected and chaotic. They’re so busy with HR, bookkeeping, and marketing that they’re lucky to have twenty minutes a day to work on cases. Many lawyers are drowning, which contributes to the profession’s unsettling levels of
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Philosophy and the Law

How Judges Reason

de Stephen Mathis ...

Narrado por Stephen Mathis ...

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8 hora 26 minutos

Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality ... Leer más

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Do judges deduce their decisions from legal rules and principles, or do they decide cases based on what is fair given the facts at hand? The latter view, held by Legal Realists, serves as the starting point for Professor Stephen Mathis' eye-opening look at how judges reason. In this compelling lecture series, the esteemed professor addresses such issues as whether the law is distinct from morality
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Law and Ethics in War: A Practical Guide to Just War Thinking, Modern Battlefields, and Moral Choices Under Fire

de Edward Langford ...

Narrado por Edward Langford ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

Navigate the moral complexity of modern battlefields in this gripping exploration of military ethics and international law. Whether commuting to a demanding professional role or seeking a thought-provoking intellectual deep-dive, this rigorous audio experience tackles the harsh realities of combat. Discover how soldiers balance human dignity with the devastating necessity of armed conflict.Step ... Leer más

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Navigate the moral complexity of modern battlefields in this gripping exploration of military ethics and international law. Whether commuting to a demanding professional role or seeking a thought-provoking intellectual deep-dive, this rigorous audio experience tackles the harsh realities of combat. Discover how soldiers balance human dignity with the devastating necessity of armed conflict.Step
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Public Sector Ethics: Principles, Pitfalls, and Real-World Dilemmas for Honest Government in Practice

de Philip Moreau ...

Narrado por Philip Moreau ...

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1 horas 58 minutos

Master high-stakes government ethics and protect your career integrity against the daily grind of political pressure. Perfect for your morning commute, this grounded roadmap prepares civil servants to face everyday workplace dilemmas head-on. Transform abstract morality into actionable survival skills for city halls, agencies, and ministries.Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting duties or toxic ... Leer más

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Master high-stakes government ethics and protect your career integrity against the daily grind of political pressure. Perfect for your morning commute, this grounded roadmap prepares civil servants to face everyday workplace dilemmas head-on. Transform abstract morality into actionable survival skills for city halls, agencies, and ministries.Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting duties or toxic
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Public Administration Ethics: A Practical Guide to Integrity, Accountability, and Decision-Making in Government

de Thomas Gallagher ...

Narrado por Thomas Gallagher ...

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1 horas 55 minutos

Master ethical decision-making and navigate intense political pressure to build a resilient public administration career. Whether you are a civil servant facing a workplace dilemma or a policymaker commuting to a government agency, this audio experience delivers practical strategies for real-world governance. Protect the public interest while surviving the heavy scrutiny of modern public service ... Leer más

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Master ethical decision-making and navigate intense political pressure to build a resilient public administration career. Whether you are a civil servant facing a workplace dilemma or a policymaker commuting to a government agency, this audio experience delivers practical strategies for real-world governance. Protect the public interest while surviving the heavy scrutiny of modern public service
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The Flow of Illicit Funds

A Case Study Approach to Anti–Money Laundering Compliance

de Ola M. Tucker ...

Narrado por Janet Metzger ...

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11 hora 1 minutos

Money laundering is a serious crime that presents a heightened, yet underrated, global threat. Although often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering significantly impacts the global financial system, which leads to further crime, corruption, human exploitation, and environmental degradation and causes tremendous human suffering, especially in the most impoverished populations. Recent ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Money laundering is a serious crime that presents a heightened, yet underrated, global threat. Although often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering significantly impacts the global financial system, which leads to further crime, corruption, human exploitation, and environmental degradation and causes tremendous human suffering, especially in the most impoverished populations. Recent
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Beating the System: Exposing the Truth and Fighting Back Against a Rigged Federal Justice System

de Ardit Ferizi ...

Narrado por Ardit Ferizi ...

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1 horas 45 minutos

The federal justice system is a grotesque charade, manipulated by the government to crush dissent and exert authoritarian control. Described as the regime's brutal enforcers, federal prosecutors ruthlessly hunt for convictions, unconcerned with fairness or justice. Empowered by unchecked authority, FBI agents and other federal operatives twist the law to bolster a tyrannical system, trampling ... Leer más

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The federal justice system is a grotesque charade, manipulated by the government to crush dissent and exert authoritarian control. Described as the regime's brutal enforcers, federal prosecutors ruthlessly hunt for convictions, unconcerned with fairness or justice. Empowered by unchecked authority, FBI agents and other federal operatives twist the law to bolster a tyrannical system, trampling
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Public Service Ethics: Practical Principles, Real Dilemmas, and Everyday Tools for Serving with Integrity

de Andrew Beckett ...

Narrado por Andrew Beckett ...

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1 horas 53 minutos

Master workplace ethics and protect the public trust with actionable strategies for navigating dilemmas under pressure. Whether you are commuting to a high-stress government role or managing frontline community services, staying principled in an imperfect environment demands more than just memorizing rules. This empowering guide transforms abstract morals into a daily practice for civil servants ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Master workplace ethics and protect the public trust with actionable strategies for navigating dilemmas under pressure. Whether you are commuting to a high-stress government role or managing frontline community services, staying principled in an imperfect environment demands more than just memorizing rules. This empowering guide transforms abstract morals into a daily practice for civil servants
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Manifeste contre les notaires

Lobby, corruption, népotisme, monopole, conflits d'intérêts

de Collectif Non/Taire ...

Narrado por Isidore Amos ...

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5 hora 29 minutos

Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Le notariat, véritable oligopole, est devenu progressivement non pas un État dans l'État mais un État au-dessus de l'État. Les notaires opèrent aujourd'hui un véritable dévoiement du statut d'officier public à des fins purement mercantiles. Il existe un triangle d'or reliant le notariat latin, les hommes politiques et l'État. En contrepartie des services rendus à la classe politique, l'État, qui a
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Mes origines: une affaire d’état

Narrado por Audrey Kermalvezen ...

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8 hora 12 minutos

Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Audrey Kermalvezen apprend à 29 ans qu’elle et son frère sont nés grâce à un don de sperme. Ils sont 70 000 en France dans leur cas. La majorité d’entre eux l’ignorent. Des questions la hantent : son frère et elle ont-ils le même géniteur ? A-t-elle déjà croisé des demi-frères et sœurs inconnus ? A-t-elle un risque de consanguinité avec son mari, lui-même issu d’un don ? Autant d’interrogations
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Spy Watching

Intelligence Accountability in the United States

de Loch K. Johnson ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

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31 hora 12 minutos

All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

All democracies have had to contend with the challenge of tolerating hidden spy services within otherwise relatively transparent governments. Democracies pride themselves on privacy and liberty, but intelligence organizations have secret budgets, gather information surreptitiously around the world, and plan covert action against foreign regimes. Sometimes, they have even targeted the very citizens
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Fetus “Let Me Live!”

My Case Against Abortion

de Straight Solutions, LLC ...

Narrado por ElevenLabs ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Life at the Crossroads
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7 hora 6 minutos

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

This book illuminates the individuality of the fetus, highlighting its undeniable uniqueness as an entity with its own genetic code, distinct from that of its mother. From conception, the fetus carries a unique DNA profile—a signature as irreplaceable as a fingerprint. In legal contexts, DNA serves as the gold standard for identification, emphasizing that even in its earliest stages, a fetus holds
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The Common Law

de Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. ...

Narrado por Robert Morris ...

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12 hora 53 minutos

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., is considered one of the greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court and profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, especially in the areas of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the literary elite.In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures given at the Lowell ... Leer más

$22.95 USD

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., is considered one of the greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court and profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, especially in the areas of civil liberties and judicial restraint. At the same time, his abilities as a prose stylist earned him a position among the literary elite.In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures given at the Lowell
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We Own This City

A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption

de Justin Fenton ...

Narrado por Dion Graham ...

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9 hora 41 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • The astonishing true story of “one of the most startling police corruption scandals in a generation” (The New York Times), from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter who exposed a gang of criminal cops and their yearslong plunder of an American cityNOW AN HBO SERIES FROM THE WIRE CREATOR DAVID SIMON AND GEORGE PELECANOS“A work of journalism that not only chronicles
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Contra la perfección (Serie ENDEBATE)

La ética en la era de la ingeniería genética

de Michael J. Sandel ...

Narrado por Alejandro Vargas-Lugo ...

Series Audiolibro Volumen - Serie ENDEBATE
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3 hora 12 minutos

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<... ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.«Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».Ray Olson, Booklist<...
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Anatomy of Injustice

A Murder Case Gone Wrong

de Raymond Bonner ...

Narrado por Mark Bramhall ...

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11 hora 11 minutos

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

From Pulitzer Prize winner Raymond Bonner comes the gripping story of a grievously mishandled murder case that put a twenty-three-year-old man on death row. In January 1982, an elderly white widow was found brutally murdered in the small town of Greenwood, South Carolina. Police immediately arrested Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally retarded black man with no previous felony record. His
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Cobalt Cover-Up

The Inside Story of a Deadly Conspiracy at the Largest Car Manufacturer in the World

de Lance Cooper ...

Narrado por Van Tracy ...

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7 hora 31 minutos

Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Following a deadly car crash, small-town lawyer Lance Cooper risked everything to battle one of the most powerful auto corporations in the world to get justice for a young woman. A fast-paced, journalistic account of tragedy turned to triumph, despair to hope, Cobalt Cover-Up is an inspirational, thoroughly compelling, and victorious audiobook.In the midst of his own family struggles, small-town
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What It Means to Be Human

The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics

de O. Carter Snead ...

Narrado por Asa Siegel ...

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9 hora 25 minutos

The natural limits of the human body make us vulnerable and therefore dependent, throughout our lives, on others. Yet American law and policy disregard these stubborn facts, with statutes and judicial decisions that presume people to be autonomous, defined by their capacity to choose. As legal scholar O. Carter Snead points out, this individualistic ideology captures important truths about human ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The natural limits of the human body make us vulnerable and therefore dependent, throughout our lives, on others. Yet American law and policy disregard these stubborn facts, with statutes and judicial decisions that presume people to be autonomous, defined by their capacity to choose. As legal scholar O. Carter Snead points out, this individualistic ideology captures important truths about human
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Fair Play

The Moral Dilemmas of Spying

de James M. Olson ...

Narrado por Joel Richards ...

Completo

10 hora 37 minutos

Revolutionary War officer Nathan Hale, one of America's first spies, said, "Any kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary." A statue of Hale stands outside CIA headquarters, and the agency often cites his statement as one of its guiding principles. But who decides what is necessary for the public good, and is it really true that any kind of service is ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Revolutionary War officer Nathan Hale, one of America's first spies, said, "Any kind of service necessary to the public good becomes honorable by being necessary." A statue of Hale stands outside CIA headquarters, and the agency often cites his statement as one of its guiding principles. But who decides what is necessary for the public good, and is it really true that any kind of service is
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Law on Trial

An Unlikely Insider Reckons with Our Legal System

de Shaun Ossei-Owusu ...

Narrado por David Sadzin ...

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14 hora 20 minutos

A Bronx–born Ivy League professor cracks open the machinery of American law in an unflinching exposé that shows how lawyers fuel a range of inequalities.The law is supposed to represent fairness, equality, and transparency. Yet in a world where injustice is normalized, many struggle to understand why our legal system fails despite its lofty principles. In Law on Trial, award–winning legal scholar ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A Bronx–born Ivy League professor cracks open the machinery of American law in an unflinching exposé that shows how lawyers fuel a range of inequalities.The law is supposed to represent fairness, equality, and transparency. Yet in a world where injustice is normalized, many struggle to understand why our legal system fails despite its lofty principles. In Law on Trial, award–winning legal scholar
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