This course is a journey through time and place from the perspective of forensic science and criminal history. It examines technological advancements and political and legal issues and demonstrates howscience and society relate to each other, especially with regard to criminalinvestigations. The lectures use a case-based approach--including some ofDr. Murray's own forensic casework--to focus on historic forensic issuesand show how new evidence or more advanced technology can sometimesbe used to develp alternative conclusion or finally solve cold cases. At times, we consider how historic crimes would have different outcomes ifthey occurred today
Imagine being convicted of a crime you didn't commit and spending years behind bars. Since 1989 more than 1,400 Americans who experienced this injustice have been exonerated. Some of the people who have won their freedom include Ronald Cotton, who was falsely convicted of raping a college student; Nicole Harris, who was unjustly imprisoned for the death of her son; and intellectually disabled Earl Washington Jr., who was unfairly sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a young mother. Wrongful convictions shatter lives and harm society by allowing real perpetrators to potentially commit additional crimes. How can such injustices happen? Overturning Wrongful Convictions recounts stories of individuals who served someone else's prison time due to mistaken eyewitness identification, police misconduct, faulty forensic science, poor legal representation, courtroom mistakes, and other factors. You'll learn about the legal processes that can lead to unjust convictions and about the Innocence Project and other organizations dedicated to righting these wrongs. The sciences—including psychology, criminology, police science, and forensic science—work hand in hand with the legal system to prosecute and punish those people whose actions break laws. Those same sciences can also be used to free people who have been wrongfully convicted. As a society, can we learn from past mistakes to avoid more unjust convictions?
The 1970s saw some of the worst mass killings and murders in recent history. Fanatical cult leader Jim Jones was responsible for the deaths of hundreds, while serial killers Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy each had dozens of victims. The chilling crimes of murderers including the Yorkshire Ripper – Peter Sutcliffe – and the Hillside Strangler stunned the world when the details were made public. In Murders That Shook the World – 1970s, author Stuart Qualtrough investigates the decade’s worst murders and murderers.
This course is a journey thorugh time and place from the perspective of forensic science and criminal history. It examines technical advancements and politics and legal issues regarding criminal investigations. The course includes Dr. Murray's own forensic casework.
Timely social justice title, coming out within the social context of the MeToo movement and on top of the ongoing global institutional sex-abuse scandal within the Roman Catholic Church. Timely social activism tale; adult survivors known as the White House Boys (for the name of the house where abuse took place) went public with their allegations, leading to the DOJ investigation that ultimately closed the school. Written by a forensic anthropologist and biology professor at the College of Mount St Joseph University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Excellent STEM title that shows how science (forensic anthropology) matters to individuals, institutions, and communities in establishing truth and the potential for justice.
A sophisticated and humorous cannabis book to enhance your life and promote self-care through the science and magic of weed. With a toolkit of the basics to get you started and a curated set of 75 activities, The Joy of Cannabis is a road map to a higher and happier you. In each of the six sections, you'll find science-based research as well as charts, essays, and fun facts from bold thinkers. The activities—tested and approved by authors Melanie Abrams and Larry Smith—teach you how to amplify pleasure through bonding and intimacy, deepen meditation to help with social anxiety and sleep, and elevate your cooking with innovative cannabis-infused recipes. You'll even learn why the word "marijuana" rarely appears in the book. Through the power of cannabis, discover fun new ways to: Expand the mind Move the body Unlock creativity Boost productivity Fortify meaningful connections Spark wonder Activities include: GREEN CLEANING: Take advantage of weed's ability to make you hyper-focused by cleaning your house while high and learn why cleaning is one of the most productive and satisfying stoner tasks. HOT HIGH HYGGE: Whip up a mug of cannabis-infused hot cocoa or a hot toddy, hunker down under a pile of cozy blankets, and get the full hygge experience. MEMORY STRAIN: Scientists are looking into how cannabis helps make autobiographical memory more sensorial. Dig out those old baby albums or dusty yearbooks, add your favorite strain, and create your own personal time machine. The Joy of Cannabis is a comprehensive guide for the cannabis curious to the cannabis connoisseur. For some, this beautifully illustrated coffee table book will further awaken their love for an elixir that's changing our culture and bringing pleasure to millions around the world. For others, this guide will inspire discovery of an ancient plant that's been used for both healing and happiness for thousands of years. From improving sleep and decreasing anxiety to promoting focus and making the ordinary extraordinary, recreational cannabis' time is now. Whether you purchase it as a self-care book for yourself or give it as a gift for a friend, get ready to experience the Golden Age of Cannabis. You're going to love it here. Praise for The Joy of Cannabis: "Approachable, readable, beautifully designed, The Joy of Cannabis is a perfect marriage of form and content. I couldn't love this book more." —Mollie Katzen, bestselling cookbook writer and inductee into the James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame "A book to enrich and maximize cannabis experiences." —The Broccoli Report
"The dramatic terrain of South America is one of the great and thrilling frontiers of archaeology. Buried by the centuries on soaring mountain slopes and beneath arid deserts and lush jungles, the remains of extraordinary, majestic civilizations-- many completely unknown until recent decades-- are now coming to light and raising tantalizing questions about what else may be awaiting discovery. These newly uncovered sites, as well as previously known ones such as Cuzco and Machu Picchu, are by no means those of simple, 'primitive' cultures, but show astonishing sophistication in large-scale architecture, agricultural systems, art, and urban organization, together with technological ingenuity that dazzles the imagination. As one of only six places on earth where civilization arose spontaneously, this region offers a fresh and revelatory look at how human societies formed, from the earliest organized communities to cultures of huge complexity. They paralleled, yet were absolutely different from, the ancient cultures of Greece, Egypt, and others that we know so much better. In these sites you witness, with vivid clarity, the unfolding of one of the true cradles of civilization"--From publisher's web page.
In the 18 chapters in this volume of Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis, expert contributors gather together to examine the extent and characteristics of forensic accounting, a field which has been practiced for many years, but is still not internationally regulated yet.
This book is designed as the go-to resource for AML professionals, Compliance officers, forensic accountants, regulatory bodies, academician, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of financial crime prevention. AML Unplugged provides an in-depth exploration of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), using forensic accounting principles to unravel the complexities of financial crimes. Whether you're a compliance officer, forensic accountant, financial investigator, or a student, this book equips you with practical insights, regulatory frameworks, and forensic tools necessary to combat money laundering and financial fraud. The modular structure allows you to explore each facet of AML, KYC, and CFT in a comprehensive yet digestible format. Key Features: · Comprehensive Coverage: From FATF 40 recommendations to global AML legislation & Initiatives, ISO Standards the book dives deep into international regulations. · Practical Insights: Case studies and real-world examples enrich your understanding of how financial crimes operate and how forensic accounting helps uncover them. · Forensic Insights: Throughout the book, we integrate forensic accounting principles to help readers understand and investigate financial crimes effectively. · Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed modules, starting from the fundamentals of money laundering stages to advanced forensic investigation techniques. We extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our readers, for choosing this book. Your decision reflects your commitment to fighting financial crime, and we hope this guide provides the knowledge and tools you need to make an impact. — Darwin Makhija & Santosh Sirur
This book considers the effects of COVID-19 on accounting, particularly with regard to the role of artificial intelligence in accounting in the post-pandemic business environment. The contributions in the book consider a variety of sectors that have been affected by the pandemic, such as the stock market, forensic accounting, Bitcoin, as well as the economic and educational responses to the pandemic and the aftermath felt by both developing and developed countries. This book will be a valuable read for academics, students and practitioners of accounting who are keen to explore the future of the field in light of the pandemic.
