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Insurance Class Actions in the United States by Nicholas M. Pace, Stephen J. Carroll, Ingo Vogelsang, Laura

Insurance Class Actions in the United States by Nicholas M. Pace, Stephen J. Carroll, Ingo Vogelsang, Laura

By Nicholas M. Pace, Stephen J. Carroll, Ingo Vogelsang, Laura Zakaras

Type activities, that are civil circumstances during which events begin a lawsuit on behalf of alternative plaintiffs no longer particularly named within the criticism, frequently make headlines and arouse coverage debates. although, policymakers and the general public comprehend little approximately so much type activities. This booklet offers the result of surveys of insurers and of nation departments of coverage to benefit extra approximately category litigation opposed to insurance firms.

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American Universities and Colleges Two Volumes (American by American Council on Education

American Universities and Colleges Two Volumes (American by American Council on Education

By American Council on Education

For good over a part century, American Universities and faculties has been the main accomplished and hugely revered listing of 4-year associations of upper schooling within the usa. A quantity set that selection journal has hailed A most vital source in its November 2006 factor, this revised version beneficial properties the main up to date statistical information to be had to lead scholars in making either a wise, but useful, determination in opting for the college or collage in their desires. moreover, the set serves as an fundamental reference resource for fogeys, university advisors, educators, and public, educational, and highschool librarians.These volumes offer wide info on 1,900 associations of upper schooling, together with all authorized faculties and universities that provide a minimum of the baccalaureate measure. This crucial source bargains pertinent, statistical facts on such themes as: * institution, room and board; * admission requisites; * monetary reduction; * enrollments; * pupil lifestyles; * library holdings; * sped up and learn in a foreign country courses; * departments and instructing employees; * constructions and grounds; * levels conferred. quantity 2 of the set presents 4 indexes, together with an Institutional Index, a topic Accreditation Index, a degrees of levels provided index, and a Tabular Index of precis facts by way of kingdom. those worthy indexes enable readers to discover info simply and to make comparisons between associations successfully. additionally contained in the textual content are charts and tables that offer easy accessibility to comparative info on correct themes.

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Immigration as a Democratic Challenge: Citizenship and by Ruth Rubio-Marín

Immigration as a Democratic Challenge: Citizenship and by Ruth Rubio-Marín

By Ruth Rubio-Marín

Immigration increases a few very important ethical matters relating to entry to the rights and privileges of citizenship. at this time, immigrants to such a lot Western democracies needs to fulfill various stipulations prior to reaching citizenship. This booklet argues that this is often unjust and undemocratic, and that there can be a time threshold and then immigrants may still both be granted complete citizenship rights, or will be provided nationality instantly, with none stipulations. the writer contrasts her place with the constitutional perform of 2 international locations with wealthy immigration traditions: Germany and the us.

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America's Best Loved Country Songs: An Encyclopedia of More by Dorothy Horstman

America's Best Loved Country Songs: An Encyclopedia of More by Dorothy Horstman

By Dorothy Horstman

Masking greater than 3,200 vintage kingdom track songs, this publication embraces the rustic style from its earliest roots to the top of 1989. It comprises all the recorded number-one hits from the early Twenties in addition to awesome gospel songs that have turn into part of the rustic tune repertory, significant mess around tunes used all through state tune heritage, and significant instrumentals, between others. each one music is documented with crucial publishing, licensing, and recording details, together with chart placements and extraordinary awards earned. Many entries are annotated both with comments from the songwriters or ancient notes through the writer.

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United States V. Nixon: The Question of Executive Privilege by Larry A Van Meter

United States V. Nixon: The Question of Executive Privilege by Larry A Van Meter

By Larry A Van Meter

An account of the way Nixon's unwillingness to conform with the prosecutors' subpoenas for the audio-tapes ultimately resulted in the involvement of the excellent court docket, who determined that the president doesn't have absolute energy. This ebook discusses the stressful surroundings surrounding this historical selection, which finally ended in Nixon's resignation.

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American Musical Theater: A Chronicle by Gerald Bordman

American Musical Theater: A Chronicle by Gerald Bordman

By Gerald Bordman

Gerald Bordman's American Musical Theatre has develop into a landmark booklet due to the fact that its unique ebook in 1978. during this 3rd version, he bargains authoritative summaries at the common inventive traits and advancements for every season on musical comedy, operetta, revues, and the one-man and one-woman exhibits from the 1st musical to the 1999/2000 season. With targeted express, tune, and folks indexes, Bordman offers a working statement and review in addition to delivering the elemental evidence approximately each one creation.

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