Offers a big picture analysis of American Catholicism

The Catholic Church is at a crossroads. In the United States alone there are many challenges facing the church that are both…

A new edition of this popular companion to childhood studies. The first edition was adopted heavily in both education and sociology departments, and the authors have made a timely, well-written…

The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child resulted in even greater global awareness of the significance of children’s rights and perspectives. The contributors to this book explore…

This empirical study provides an updated overview of the development of private sector involvement in penal practice in the UK, North America, Europe and Australia. It describes the first 18…

A story of ultimate triumph achieved by a family devastated by mental illness over the course of thirty-seven years. Praise for The Mindful Son: "Hickman looks at the world of…

Whiteness is the foundation of racism and racial violence within higher education institutions. The purpose of this book is to intentionally centre the harm that Whiteness causes to communities of…

At 4-by-6 inches, this complete reference guide to Illinois evidence travels easily to the courtroom or classroom. NITA's handy guide enables you to quickly reference objections and responses during trial…

James McCune Smith was turned down by American colleges because he was Black. After receiving a BA, MA, and MD with honors overseas, he returned to New York and established…