New Releases by Ian Ross

In this article, the author reviews the process by which the National Institute of Justice, the largest funder of criminological and criminal justice research in the United States, operates in the adjudication, dissemination, and monitoring of research grants. I also analyze the functions of social science analysts/grant managers and the role of potential and actual grantees. By funding the bulk of research on criminal justice, the institute plays a key role in linking research to current policy issues and in shaping the direction that the field takes. This analysis is based on my experience working in the agency for the Office of Research and Evaluation, as well as a review of relevant academic research.

This article reviews the scholarly research that has been conducted on the problem of correctional officer (CO) deviance. It then outlines the most dominant kinds of CO deviance and the solutions that have been proposed and, in part, implemented. In so doing, the author provides a typology of the categories of deviance and the variety of controls. The researcher concludes with several recommendations on how these findings might be utilized to further the research on this subject.

1963 and Paul Shaw, suburban dreamer, barely out of his teens, is ready to make the most of those flower-powered days of innocence and decadence as the black-and-white post-war world of Britain blooms into glorious psychedelic colour.Soundtrack Baby! Says Liam, the Radio Pirate Chief, when he meets Paul. His plan for 50 kilowatts of offshore pop power 24/7 will blow every mind in the nation, and blow the lid off pressure-cooker Britain. All it needs is cash, and that''s where Paul comes in, with his rich dad.From Haslemere to the High Seas Paul Shaw is drawn inexorably from suburbia into committing a historic act at which governments trembled, politicians railed, the people cheered, gunboats were dispatched, and 38 million Britons tuned in and turned on. Falling in love en route, he finally gropes his way to the happy ending.The thinly veiled story of Radio Caroline is a sidesplitting comic novel about how against all the odds three total goofers pulled it off.

This traditional A-to-Z reference has significant coverage of police and courts and other criminal justice sub-disciplines while also featuring thematic articles on the sociology of street crime.

FROM 1207 TO 1493, THE EARLY CLAN DONALD AND ITS CHIEFS, THE LORDS OF THE ISLES, WERE ENTIRELY CENTRAL TO IONA ABBEY’S WHOLE MEDIEVAL EXISTENCE, DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICS. IN ALL BUT NAME, ST MARY''S WAS CLAN DONALD’S CATHEDRAL OF THE ISLES, c.1480. · THIS ENDURING MACDONALD PHASE EQUALS THE 300 YEAR PERIOD OF PRIMARY COLUMBAN MONASTICISM. · IT IS PARAMOUNT IN PROVIDING THE SOLE WITNESS TO IONA’S EXTANT ARCHITECTURE AND IS A PRINCIPAL WITNESS TO THE SURVIVING MONUMENTS. · THE CULT OF SAINTS, BODY PART RELICS, THE DOCTRINES OF PURGATORY AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER (AND EVISCERATION, “HEART BURIAL”) WERE TO PROFOUNDLY SHAPE THE BURIAL RITES OF THE CLAN DONALD LORDS OF THE ISLES – OF THE ‘BODY POLITIC.’

To ensure consistency, paper manufacturing requires knowledge of the thickness, areal density, and moisture content of a paper sheet as it is produced. In this thesis, I show that it is possible to use terahertz time-domain spectroscopy to estimate these three parameters. I relate the electromagnetic response of paper to its composition based on an effective medium model that includes an additional term to account for Rayleigh scattering. I show results from Monte Carlo simulations that establish statistical limits on the parameter estimates for this model under realistic conditions, and I assess the performance of the model using experimental results on pulp samples. Finally, I discuss current limitations to the precision of this measurement technique, and suggest methods for improving it.

A gripping murder mystery where an ancient enemy rises up to strike at the Vatican and threatens to shock it to it''s core. Events from the time of Jesus are catapulted into the modern age as a conspiracy is uncovered. This revelation has the capacity to totally destroy the Church and rock the entire civilised world. The work is accompanied by references and illustrations that confirm the source of the material disclosed.

Professor Thomas, a teacher at an all boys boarding school, sneaks into a secretmenagerie one evening and steals an egg - a warm egg - but it''s not just any egg, it''s the egg of a bird that''s supposed to be extinct - the Dodo.The Professor is kidnapped by the mute henchman of a wealthy and greedy egg collector.The egg is left unattended, but two of the Professor''s pupils and the school bully, getcaught up in the plot.What will happen to the egg? And where on earth has it come from? Is it fake? It can''t possibly be a real Dodo egg or could it?

Explains what cybercrime is, the dangers of online activity, how to avoid becoming a victim of or committing an online crime, and how law enforcement works to combat these crimes.

No stone is left unturned as this archaeologist and ancient historian walks us through various versions of the Bible, Sumerian tablets, and early Egyptian papyrus records in a vigilant search for truth. Read about the deception, the tampering with the scriptures and the conspiracy withing the Roman Church. The writing style is free and easy with snippets of humour and impressive references to support all conclusions. You will look at your Bible differently after this entertaining read. The conclusions of Ian Ross Vayro expose the lies, fraud and so called infallible truths of organised religion.

An essential resource for former convicts and their families post-incarceration. The United States has the largest criminal justice system in the world, with currently over 7 million adults and juveniles in jail, prison, or community custody. Because they spend enough time in prison to disrupt their connections to their families and their communities, they are not prepared for the difficult and often life-threatening process of reentry. As a result, the percentage of these people who return to a life of crime and additional prison time escalates each year. Beyond Bars is the most current, practical, and comprehensive guide for ex-convicts and their families about managing a successful reentry into the community and includes: • Tips on how to prepare for release while still in prison • Ways to deal with family members, especially spouses and children • Finding a job • Money issues such as budgets, bank accounts, taxes, and debt • Avoiding drugs and other illicit activities • Free resources to rely on for support

Macphail''s writing - characterized by clarity of expression and support for unpopular positions - allowed him to develop and document many of the important political, social, and intellectual themes of his time. He argued for the reorganization of the British Empire to reflect the growing importance of Canada and against such modern trends and movements as utilitarian education, feminism, industrialization, and urbanization. A strong advocate for the rejuvenation of rural life, he carried out agricultural experiments on his native Prince Edward Island. When it became apparent that it was impossible to return to rural ideals, Macphail celebrated the world of his rural past in his most memorable work - the posthumously published The Master''s Wife.

Sets out to identify the most pressing issues affecting the correctional system today. Maintaining a solutions-focus, the book organizes problems into two distinct categories: those impacting the convicts and correctional facilities and those impacting the correctional officers and administrators. It examines long-standing, and emerging issues from a critical perspective, grounding discussion in empirical research and current events. Using the consistent voice of a single author, the book offers a no nonsense approach to explaining the problems of correctional officers, correctional managers, prisoners, and the public.

The salient feature of this book is its comprehensive but concise approach to the field of terrorism - particularly its causes and effects - and the application of this information to selected case studies. Political Terrorism: An Interdisciplinary Approach is easy to read and designed to answer common questions asked by undergraduate and graduate students without prior exposure to the study of terrorism. This book is accessible to practitioners (those individuals working, or aspiring to work, in the fields of criminal justice and national security) and policymakers in the counterterrorism field as well as members of the mass media covering stories on terrorism. Political Terrorism is sensitive to the global ramifications of terrorism and the responses to it. This book maintains a balance between realism and sensationalism and offers a more comprehensive understanding of the causes and effects of terrorism than do most other texts. Political Terrorism integrates scholarly analysis with current events by relying on recent media accounts and information gathered by responsible news outlets. The text features end-of-chapter questions as well as «exhibit» boxes that provide background details on items of interest to students and instructors.

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States brought the issue of terrorism to the forefront of American attention and controversy. To determine how to prevent further destruction, it is necessary to understand the shadowy phenomenon that causes it. Who are the terrorists? What are their motives? What are the roots of this form of violence, and will it come to an end? What exactly is terrorism?

Many people consider Canada, particularly in comparison to its southern cousin, as a "peaceable kingdom." However, as the historical record demonstrates, Canadians have never been a thoroughly non-violent people. Violence in Canada highlights from an interdisciplinary perspective the major areas and contexts where violence takes place.Consisting of thirteen contributions, the book forms an indispensable guide to the subject. All of the authors are experts in their field, many with international reputations, and are drawn from the fields of sociology, political science, history, and criminology. The foreword by Ted Robert Gurr, author of Violence in America, is followed by an historical analysis of violence on the Canadian western frontier. Other scholars describe contemporary violence: by and against indigenous peoples, women, children, and the elderly; in labor-related disputes; homicide; police and prison violence; terrorism; and discuss government responses and policy implications. Each chapter specifically addresses the sociological and political dimensions of violence. The authors make ample use of statistics and empirical research. Jeffrey Ian Ross''s introduction outlines the sociopolitical dynamics of violence, and his summary chapter offers directions for future research. When the book was first published in 1995 it was widely praised by scholarly journals and has since become a standard text in the study of violence and modern Canadian cultural studies.The book is all the more valuable as its new introduction places its findings in the context of research that has been produced since the original publication. Violence in Canada will be of interest to sociologists, criminologists, and political scientists.Jeffrey Ian Ross is an associate professor in the Division of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy and fellow with the Center for Comparative and International Law, University of Baltimore. His work has appeared in many academic journals and chapters in academic texts, as well as articles in popular magazines in Canada and the United States. He is the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor of eight books.Ted Robert Gurr is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. Among his books are Why Men Rebel and Violence in America.

Joe from Winnipeg is an acclaimed series of weekly commentaries penned and performed by Ian Ross (winner of the 1997 Governor General''s Award for Drama) on CBC Radio One. Phenomenally successful since they began to air, these humorous commentaries reflect a compassionate and curious Everyman. In his third collection of the Joe from Winnipeg stories, Ross picks over 80 of his faves from the series. He delves into such pressing social issues as moose on the road, immunization, peekaboo, little dogs wearing nail polish, springrolls, and odometer checks.

Papers presented at the Constitutionalism in the Charter era conference, held at University of Western Ontario, on Sept. 12, 2003.