New Books At The Zief Law Library

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Routledge, 2024.
"Animal Lives Matter" explores the legal, philosophical, and ethical dimensions of animal rights, emphasizing that our responsibilities extend to environmental protection. The author examines various theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, and rights theory, addressing key issues like sentience, speciesism, personhood, and human exceptionalism. The book is a valuable resource for scholars in law, politics, philosophy, ethics, as well as policymakers and general readers.

Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne: Agenda Publishing, 2024.
Antitrust or competition law is considered crucial in liberal democracies and a foundational aspect of market economies. Mark D. White challenges this perspective by arguing that the current emphasis on regulating competition overlooks fundamental property rights. Antitrust law, often rooted in economic theory, aims to prevent uncompetitive behavior to protect consumers and the competition process but inadvertently positions firms as state agents rather than as platforms for individual interests. White critiques this utilitarian approach for prioritizing societal welfare and efficiency over individual rights and justice, suggesting that the principles of antitrust law should be reexamined. The book is accessible to readers without prior knowledge of economics, philosophy, or law, encouraging critical reflection on commonly accepted ideas in antitrust policy.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book "Legal Issues for Arts Organizations" is designed for non-lawyer professionals and students in arts administration, helping them identify and manage common legal issues in the creative and cultural sectors. It simplifies legal problems and offers a proactive "issue-spotting" process to enhance administrators' awareness of when to seek legal advice. Written by a law professor with expertise in arts policy, the book outlines the American legal system, guides readers in understanding contracts, and provides practical advice for collaborating with lawyers. It includes an applied learning component and offers valuable resources for arts administrators and nonprofit-management students. Instructors can access additional teaching support materials through a dedicated URL.

Publisher: Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2024.
"An Accessible Past" addresses the importance of accessibility at historic sites, providing guidance on legal compliance and creative engagement methods that preserve historical integrity. The book offers practical, low-cost strategies for improving accessibility, aimed at practitioners and students in public history and museum studies. It highlights the potential for accessible sites to attract new audiences, enhance sustainability, and increase the relevance of history to a broader range of visitors.

Publisher: Gainesville: University of Florida Press, 2025.
The book "Cemetery Protections in Urban Environments" by Ryan Seidemann examines the intersection of burial legislation, urban planning, history, biological anthropology, and archaeology in relation to the legal protections of cemetery spaces in the United States. Seidemann highlights the inadequacies and uneven enforcement of existing laws meant to protect burial sites, particularly in urban areas, where the interests of developers often overshadow community needs. Through case studies from Louisiana, he illustrates how urban planning priorities can undermine the preservation of cemeteries that hold cultural significance. The book provides an overview of the legal tools available and emphasizes the need for better protections to support both researchers and practitioners involved in this field.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book examines innovative methods for addressing illicit cultural property through both criminal and civil law. It gathers contributions from various authors involved in combating cultural property crime, highlighting the tensions and synergies between the two legal areas. Key focuses include legal strategies for tackling transnational crime, the importance of understanding cultural heritage, and the roles of law in preventing crimes, holding offenders accountable, and returning stolen objects. The volume features insights from academics and practitioners worldwide, making it relevant for professionals in criminology, law, archaeology, museum studies, political science, economics, and law enforcement.

Publisher: Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands: Kluwer Law International B.V., 2024.
The book highlights the urgent need for a legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI) due to its increasing presence in daily life. It argues that AI is not unregulated but is subject to numerous existing laws worldwide, including those related to duty of care and negligence. The author reviews relevant laws from various countries, such as the US, UK, China, and India, and discusses the lack of international consensus on AI legal responsibilities. The book aims to explore current legal frameworks and propose necessary modifications to protect humanity as AI applications expand, serving as a vital resource for affected individuals and policymakers.

Publisher: Santa Monica, CA: RAND, 2024.
The report outlines key aspects of U.S. tort law and examines its implications for the liability of AI developers whose models cause significant harm. It aims to assist AI developers, policymakers, and nonlegal audiences in understanding potential liability risks associated with AI development and strategies to mitigate these risks.

Publisher: Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2024.
The book is a comparative study of legal and ethical issues regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically focusing on self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles (AVs) in India, Germany, and California. It examines the legal liabilities of various stakeholders, including designers, developers, manufacturers, and users in the context of AVs. Despite the transformative potential of AV technology, regulations are still in the early stages in many countries, creating challenges for local and global stakeholders. The book identifies regulatory gaps, best practices, and the appropriateness of granting legal personhood to AI. It also discusses civil and criminal liabilities in accident scenarios and explores whether existing laws suffice or if new regulations specific to AI are needed. The findings aim to assist multi-disciplinary research, provide insights for industry regulators, and support policymakers in developing effective regulations for AI and AVs.

Publisher: Leeds, UK; North America: Emerald Publishing, 2024.
The book discusses the growing concerns regarding workplace surveillance and AI deployment, highlighting the risks of blurring boundaries between public and private life. It emphasizes the potential stress and erosion of trust between employers and employees due to digital monitoring. The document, "Ethical AI Surveillance in the Workplace," presents policy options to address issues of control, autonomy, and voice in the labor market. Key proposals include Data Protection Impact Assessments, regulatory sandboxes, the right to disconnect, and a Code of Ethical Workplace Monitoring. Overall, it serves as a foundational analysis for addressing the challenges of AI-powered monitoring in the workplace while protecting employee rights.

Publisher: Surrey, United Kingdom: Globe Law and Business Ltd. 2024.
"Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data," edited by Olga Mack, Humira Noorestani, and Memme Onwudiwe, explores the intersection of legal practice and AI, offering a roadmap for legal professionals to adapt and innovate. The book introduces the LegalOps 2.0 Framework and covers practical insights based on the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium's core areas. It addresses key topics like automating legal departments, leveraging AI tools, utilizing DEI data analytics, and transforming business teams into tech champions. Suitable for both seasoned professionals and tech enthusiasts, this guide provides a comprehensive approach to effectively harnessing AI and data in legal operations.

Publisher: Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024.
The book explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on international law, focusing on human rights, trade, and arbitration. It highlights the shift of AI from a mere tool to a significant force in global governance. Leading experts provide insights into the challenges and opportunities AI presents in the legal sector, addressing both ethical dilemmas and technical obstacles. The work aims to inform researchers, legal professionals, and policymakers about the potential role of AI in reshaping justice on a global scale, encouraging critical thinking about its implications for the future of law.

Publisher: Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 2024.
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes introduced the concept of the marketplace of ideas in his 1919 dissent, shaping American freedom of expression. This concept has evolved but remains inadequately defined as its meaning has been debated for over a century. In "The Structure of Ideas," Jared Schroeder examines the marketplace's development, from Enlightenment roots to its current role in protecting expression across various fields, including commercial, corporate, and online speech. He argues that the contemporary information landscape, influenced by artificial intelligence, undermines the marketplace's ability to distinguish truth from falsehood. Schroeder suggests theoretical modifications to adapt the marketplace to today's realities, ultimately envisioning a new space centered on algorithms, AI, and virtual communication.

Publisher: New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011.
The author, a Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences, presents his research on judgment and decision-making in a book discussing two systems of thought: System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and logical. He highlights the strengths and biases of fast thinking and the influence of intuition on behavior. The book offers insights into decision-making in both personal and business contexts and suggests techniques to mitigate cognitive errors. The author’s work has significantly impacted cognitive psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies.

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario: LexisNexis Canada Inc., 2024.
The book includes a collection of essays written by legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, and law professors, who have personal experiences with mental health issues. It features a chapter by a mental health professional on diagnosing and treating depression. Contributors from diverse geographical backgrounds, including British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, share their experiences with various mental illnesses such as anxiety, bipolarity, and addiction. The book also addresses topics like imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and suicidal ideation, approached with compassion.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
The book offers a critical psychosocial analysis of legal practice, highlighting a mental health crisis among lawyers and judges linked to a dysfunctional legal system. It draws on 40 years of studies, primarily from the U.S. but also including data from the UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia, to illustrate how issues like egocentrism, depression, and substance abuse have harmed the legal system. To address these problems, the book advocates for an integrated approach combining law, psychology, sociology, and policymaking, emphasizing justice, compassion, and fairness through regenerative altruism. It is aimed at legal academics, those training lawyers, and practitioners concerned with social justice and legal reform.

Publisher: New York, New York: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2018.
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear presents a structured framework for effectively forming good habits and breaking bad ones, emphasizing that the challenge lies in the system rather than the individual. Clear argues that success is influenced more by the quality of one’s systems than by the goals themselves. The book distills insights from biology, psychology, and neuroscience, making them accessible for everyday application. It includes inspiring stories from successful individuals across various fields, showcasing the transformative power of small habits. Additionally, it offers practical strategies for making time for new habits, overcoming motivation challenges, designing supportive environments, and getting back on track after setbacks. Ultimately, "Atomic Habits" aims to change how readers perceive progress and success, catering to both personal and organizational aspirations.

Publisher: Montgomery, AL: NewSouth Books, 2021.
"Bus Ride to Justice," first published in 1995, is the best-selling autobiography of civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray, now in a revised edition. Gray discusses his pivotal role as the lawyer for Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He reveals new insights into Parks's arrest, highlighting her activism and the strategic framing of her as a reluctant victim of segregation. Gray's career encompasses significant civil rights cases in various fields and he is recognized as one of the most successful civil rights attorneys of the 20th century. Additionally, he was an ordained minister, a trailblazing figure in the Alabama legislature, and the first black president of the Alabama Bar Association. The new edition also features previously unpublished photographs.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book examines the collaboration between anthropologists and legal practitioners, highlighting their roles in various legal contexts and emphasizing interdisciplinary and complementary relationships. It explores their work beyond litigation into areas of social justice activism, focusing on collaboration with individuals affected by violence and dispossession. The collection aims to provide methodological suggestions to enhance the use of anthropological expertise in legal settings and bridges the gap between theory and practice. It targets scholars in anthropology and legal anthropology, as well as legal practitioners and social scientists, by offering insights into effective collaboration.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The book discusses how systemic racism and settler colonialism impact the lives of people of color in the US today. It references W.E.B. Du Bois's question about being viewed as a "problem" and explores how communities of color are constructed as such, affecting their life trajectories. Jessica Vasquez-Tokos's book, *Burdens of Belonging*, is based on interviews with diverse racial groups in Oregon and examines how race influences national belonging, self-perception, daily experiences, and future aspirations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals from different racial backgrounds perceive their place within the nation and highlights the everyday effects of accumulated racial disadvantage. The book analyzes how racial inequality, settler colonialism, and race relations permeate social life and impact the lives of individuals in profound ways.

Publisher: Tuscaloosa: The University of Alabama Press, 2025.
"Countermemory: A Rhetoric of Resistance" by April L. O'Brien and James Chase Sanchez explores the concept of countermemory, which resituates overlooked narratives of marginalized groups to challenge dominant historical accounts. The authors investigate how countermemories arise in response to public memories, highlighting the tensions that emerge when marginalized voices confront mainstream narratives. Using a mixed-methodological approach, they analyze countermemory in both physical and digital spaces, focusing on the experiences of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities in the American South. The book serves as an essential resource for scholars of rhetoric and public memory, and it offers insights for those passionate about racial inequality and social change.

Publisher: Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2025.
Personal stories have the potential to inspire action and drive social change, with advocacy organizations increasingly utilizing technology to share these narratives. The role of "story tech"—including databases and algorithms—allows political organizations to treat stories as data, enabling them to influence public discourse and intervene in media cycles. The book explores successful story-centered campaigns that altered narratives around disability rights, marriage equality, and workers' rights in the U.S. and Australia. It also examines differences in storytelling approaches among grassroots groups, large coalitions, and trade unions, highlighting the evolving nature of political storytelling and its impact on power dynamics. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need for narrative success while maintaining the dignity, privacy, and empowerment of storytellers, especially from marginalized communities.

Publisher: Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas, 2024.
The book discusses the historical shift in the balance of war powers from Congress to the president in the United States. In the early republic, Congress defined the president's authority as commander in chief narrowly, likening it to that of a high-ranking military officer. However, during the Spanish-American War, a wave of nationalism led Congress members to argue for greater deference to the commander in chief, particularly favoring presidents from their own party. This evolving dynamic contributed to the establishment of a presidentially dominated model of constitutional war powers by the turn of the twentieth century, occurring earlier than commonly acknowledged. The analysis is based on an original dataset of congressional references to the commander-in-chief clause from the Founding through 1917, as outlined in Casey Dominguez's work.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2024.
The Routledge Companion to Freedom of Expression and Censorship explores the complex debates surrounding freedom of expression in democratic societies, along with justifications for its limitations. It examines historical, philosophical, political, and cultural aspects of censorship and freedom of expression, addressing contemporary issues related to technology, journalism, and media regulation. The volume includes diverse perspectives and case studies on various topics, including hate speech, Holocaust denial, pornography, and "cancel culture." It emphasizes the media's dual role in facilitating and suppressing freedom of expression and serves as a valuable resource for scholars and advanced students in media and communication studies.

Publisher: Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Press, 2025.
The book features a collection of essays focused on protecting democracy, contributed by experts in law and journalism. It emphasizes the fragility of democratic safeguards and the need for legal imagination. Edited by Yvonne Cripps in honor of Alfred C. Aman Jr., the book addresses contemporary challenges such as Constitutional interpretation, church-state separation, press freedom, and legal education. It proposes innovative public policy and legal approaches to safeguard people's rights and freedoms amidst democratic challenges. The contributions, inspired by Professor Aman's mentorship, cover pressing issues like environmental protection, voting rights, and racial and gender equality, highlighting the harmonious interplay of law and democracy.

Publisher: Lanham, Maryland: Lexington Books, 2024.
The book discusses originalism as a theory in two contexts: American law and biblical theology. In law, originalism argues that the Constitution's meaning can only change through changes in its text. In theology, it posits that the Bible's meaning is based on the intent of its original authors. The study "Originalism in Theology and Law: Comparing Perspectives on the Bible and the Constitution" explores the connections and differences between these interpretations, noting that variations in text type, purpose, function, origins, or authority may influence the applicable version of originalism and methods of interpretation.

Publisher: Washington, D.C.: Academica Press, 2024.
Lawrence Goldstone's study on the origins of the U.S. Constitution argues that what the Framers left out is as significant as what they included. Due to deep divisions in the country during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates opted to keep many areas of governance vague to ensure ratification, hoping to address flaws later. This decision has made the Constitution vulnerable to subjective interpretation, leading to anti-democratic initiatives and minority rule. Consequently, instead of creating a "more perfect union," the Constitution has contributed to political dysfunction. Goldstone suggests that identifying these omissions and creating legislative solutions is essential to address the resulting issues.

Publisher: New York: Basic Books, 2024.
The book discusses the importance of the Constitution in addressing America's political divisions and restoring civic culture. It argues that, contrary to common criticism, the Constitution is not the source of discord but a solution. Yuval Levin's book, "American Covenant," emphasizes the framers' understanding of political division and highlights the Constitution's ability to foster constructive disagreement and unity. It also acknowledges current political dysfunctions and offers practical solutions for reforming the constitutional order. Ultimately, the book presents a hopeful view, suggesting that the Constitution has the power to bring together a diverse society and pave the way for a less divided future.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The book discusses how Americans have faced constitutional crises throughout history, drawing parallels between past unrest and the January 6 Capitol incident. Marcus Alexander Gadson's book, "Sedition," examines six state-level crises: The Buckshot War, Dorr's Rebellion; Bleeding Kansas; the Brooks-Baxter War; a terrorist campaign during Reconstruction in South Carolina; and the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898. Gadson highlights the violence and chaos during these periods and urges citizens to recognize the risks of constitutional instability in their states. The book serves as a reminder of the potential for democratic collapse and offers insights on protecting the constitutional order.

Publisher: Albany: State University of New York Press, 2025.
"Free Speech and Incitement in the Twenty-First Century" examines the distinction between protected free speech under the First Amendment and unprotected incitement to imminent lawless action. Incitement is defined as intentionally provoking an audience to engage in illegal or violent acts that are likely to occur imminently. This legal concept has evolved through historical events, culminating in the 1969 Supreme Court case Brandenburg v. Ohio. While the doctrine has seen little change since the 1970s, recent incidents of political violence and unrest have brought new attention to incitement cases in the courts. The book includes contributions from various authors to clarify the differences between free speech and incitement.

Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, 2019.
The book highlights the influential role of John Marshall in the founding of the United States as a chief justice, statesman, and diplomat. He had a significant impact on the Constitution and the Supreme Court, establishing the independence of the judiciary and federal supremacy. Serving as Chief Justice for an extended period, he engaged in major political battles and was a prominent Federalist in Virginia, often rivaling Thomas Jefferson. His contributions included defending American sovereignty against foreign powers and advising President John Adams. Marshall, a self-made man from humble beginnings, played a crucial role in shaping the nation and its legal framework, as detailed in the book "Without Precedent."

Publisher: New York: Random House, 2024.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, shares her life story in her memoir, which has been recognized as a New York Times bestseller and a best book of the year. The memoir chronicles her family's journey from segregation to her confirmation on the Supreme Court within a single generation. Named "Ketanji Onyika," meaning "Lovely One," she emphasizes the importance of her heritage, inspired by her educator parents. The book details her early determination, achievements in high school, and academic success at Harvard, where she participated in various activities. Jackson candidly discusses the challenges of advancing in a predominantly White profession and balancing her career with family life. Overall, her story serves as an inspiration for those with ambitious dreams, offering hope for a more just world.

Publisher: Ithaca: Northern Illinois University Press, an imprint of Cornell University Press, 2024.
"The Supreme Court and the Philosopher" discusses how the modern US Supreme Court has increasingly aligned with John Stuart Mill's classically liberal views on freedom of expression, as presented in his work "On Liberty." The book, written by Eric T. Kasper and Troy A. Kozma, examines various cases related to free speech, including campaign finance and online expression, demonstrating how the Court has struck down many laws that infringe on these freedoms. The authors trace this alignment back to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., noting a significant shift in the Court's understanding of free expression. This comprehensive exploration highlights the philosophical underpinnings of the Court's First Amendment decisions, making it particularly relevant in current discussions around censorship and freedom of expression.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2025.
"Rehabilitating Criminal Justice" proposes significant reforms for the US criminal justice system. It advocates for better interpretation of caselaw to tackle over-policing, enhanced interrogation regulations, and replacing the exclusionary rule with direct consequences for officers. The book suggests replacing cash bail with risk assessments, ending guilty plea convictions, and granting judges more authority in questioning witnesses. It shifts the sentencing philosophy towards prevention rather than retribution and calls for an independent criminal court system. Lastly, it critiques the movements to defund police and abolish prisons, presenting its reforms as more effective solutions.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2024.
Luise Müller explores the authority of international criminal courts to punish individuals for international crimes, arguing that these institutions can override state sovereignty to hold high-profile officials accountable for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. This authority is justified by their role in deterring mass human rights violations. However, to exercise this right legitimately, international criminal justice institutions must ensure fairness in trials and treat individuals as equals, which can be achieved through democratic decision-making and accountability processes.

Publisher: Toronto; Buffalo; London: University of Toronto Press, 2024.
"Big Crime and Big Policing" explores the complex relationship between money, crime, and policing on a global scale. It highlights how financial and corporate crimes are influenced by monetary dynamics and their detrimental effects on economies and communities. The book critiques the ineffectiveness of government and international efforts to combat financial crime, pointing out that despite substantial resources, law enforcement struggles to address large-scale criminal activities adequately. The authors call for increased attention from both governments and the public to tackle this pressing issue.

Publisher: Durham, North Carolina: Carolina Academic Press, 2024.
The book discusses the persistence of unreported and unprosecuted sexual assault cases despite heightened social awareness and media attention. It highlights the influence of inconsistent laws and underlying social issues like sexism and racism. The book "Utmost Resistance: Examining Sexual Violence Law in the United States" covers the history and evolution of sexual violence laws, important federal regulations like Title IX and Title VII, and key topics such as sentencing, children and sexual violence, pornography, and legal concepts of force and consent. It is designed for use in academic settings, offering a teacher's manual and course design suggestions. Additionally, the authors discuss their work on the Deconstructing Rape podcast.

Publisher: Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2024.
This collection on modern financial crime features insights from global experts on issues like crypto crime, terrorist financing, illegal logging, and money laundering. It focuses on risk-based compliance in banks and challenges related to financing weapons of mass destruction, while also exploring cannabis regulation and money laundering. The work questions the effectiveness of the risk-based approach and addresses bias concerns in FATF evaluations, offering constructive proposals for tackling financial crime.

Publisher: Oxford, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025.
"Constructing Victimhood" explores the complexities of victimhood beyond the binary of innocence and guilt, emphasizing the need to recognize diverse experiences of victimization. The book argues that victimhood is shaped by hierarchies that complicate simplistic views of 'good' and 'bad' victims, and highlights the importance of voice, silence, and the politicization of victims' groups. It addresses the overlooked aspects of victimhood, particularly in gender-based crimes, and asserts that for transitional justice to be genuinely victim-centered, it must expand its understanding to include the multifaceted nature of victimhood in post-conflict settings. The aim is to change how we perceive and acknowledge various experiences of victimization.

Publisher: New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2023.
"The Sewing Girl's Tale" is a historical account of the first published rape trial in the United States, centered around 17-year-old seamstress Lanah Sawyer, who bravely accused a gentleman of rape in 1793 New York. The trial ignited public outrage, exposing a predatory sexual underworld and prompting debates about class privilege and sexual double standards. Notable lawyers, including Alexander Hamilton, were involved in the case, which significantly influenced the development of American law. While Lanah ultimately succeeded in holding her assailant accountable, it came at a great personal cost. The book emphasizes the enduring power of words and the potential for societal change, reflecting on how much has changed —and how much has remained the same—over two centuries.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The homicide rate in the United States rose by about 55% from 2014 to 2021, with a significant spike starting in 2015 and peaking in 2020. Several cities experienced homicide rates higher than those in the 1990s. James Tuttle attributes this increase to factors such as declining well-being, growing distrust in institutions, heightened alcohol and drug abuse, and rising firearm sales. He notes that the Midwest saw a homicide increase 25% greater than other regions. Tuttle's analysis suggests that police tactics have limited impact on crime rates and challenges the idea that defunding police led to the rise in crime, advocating for a broader examination of social and cultural influences on violence.

Publisher: Columbia, South Carolina: University of South Carolina Press, 2024.
Maya Hislop's "Bodies in the Middle: Black Women, Sexual Violence, and Complex Imaginings of Justice" examines the struggles Black women face in seeking justice for sexual violence within oppressive social and legal frameworks. She introduces the concept of "Afro-pessimistic justice," which highlights the pervasive anti-Blackness in American society and the criminal justice system. Hislop analyzes how Black women redefine justice for themselves amid systemic indifference and hostility. Drawing inspiration from key Black studies thinkers, she explores alternative visions of justice that acknowledge the elusiveness of formal legal recourse, emphasizing the unique vulnerabilities Black women encounter due to their intersecting racial and gender identities.

Publisher: London: New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
Domestic violence legislation aims to address intimate partner violence globally, but there is limited understanding of the legal actors' perceptions of this issue. Analyzing judicial transcripts reveals that legal views on intimate partner femicide often rely on outdated concepts of 'couple conflict' and gender-neutral definitions of violence. The book argues for a shift in judicial perspectives to align with feminist understandings of intimate partner violence and femicide, advocating for women's rights to live free from male-perpetrated violence. It targets scholars in social sciences focused on gendered violence, law, social justice, and criminology.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book reports on a research project utilizing the RIMES instrument, developed in Spain, to analyze social exclusion caused by penal systems across seven jurisdictions: Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, England and Wales, California, and New York. It is divided into two parts: the first part offers an overview of the RIMES instrument, including its theoretical model and methodology, while the second part presents the results from the application of RIMES. The findings are organized according to nine dimensions, such as legal safeguards and youth criminal justice. The concluding chapter summarizes and ranks the comparative results related to social exclusion. The book is aimed at academics, researchers, and policy-makers in fields related to Comparative Criminal Justice and Criminology.

Publisher: Toronto; Buffalo; London: University of Toronto Press, 2025.
"Law in a Changing World" explores the impact of climate change on various legal fields, emphasizing the need for legal adaptations beyond traditional climate law. It examines how climate change affects governance, justice, housing, and disability law, highlighting the importance of international, Indigenous, and domestic legal systems in addressing these issues. Key topics include climate justice for vulnerable populations, government roles in crisis management, and the intersection of law with emerging challenges. The book provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary analysis of how legal frameworks can respond to climate-related emergencies and injustices, making it essential for those interested in law, policy, and climate change.

Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.
The book discusses a courtroom drama centered on a significant environmental disaster caused by a coal power plant in Kingston, Tennessee. In 2008, the plant's embankment broke, unleashing toxic coal sludge, damaging homes, and leading to the deaths of cleanup workers. Local lawyer Jim Scott represented these workers, facing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in legal battles. He uncovered extensive evidence of malfeasance, including safety violations and altered test results. The lawsuit not only addressed the workers' illnesses but also questioned the ability of blue-collar employees to challenge powerful corporations. The narrative critiques the American justice system and the federal government's failure to protect its citizens.

Publisher: Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands: Wolters Kluwer, 2024.
The book discusses the successful reduction of urban air pollution as a key achievement in modern environmental law and policy, focusing on Los Angeles and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) area. It highlights how local governance and collaboration among key actors improved air quality. Conducted by environmental law experts from China and the U.S., the study identifies three critical political relationships that enable effective pollution reduction: between regulators and communities, among supervisory entities and regulators, and between civil society (including media and NGOs) and polluters. Covering various regulatory areas such as transportation and energy efficiency, this research offers valuable insights for global authorities and legal counsel tackling air pollution and contributes significantly to the comparative study of environmental law.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
This book explores the movement to recognize the environment as a legal person, examining its implications for modern environmental challenges. It reviews legislation and case law in countries like New Zealand, India, Ecuador, the U.S., and Australia, focusing on methods, aims, and enforcement related to environmental personhood. The book highlights the tension between traditional views of personhood and its extension to nature, concluding that while granting personhood to the environment is meaningful, it has limitations for environmental sustainability. It targets scholars, students, and those interested in environmental law and ecology.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book describes a book that explores the interplay between food, philosophy, and intellectual property rights through 50 case studies organized into eight themes, including genericity, creativity, and biotech. The introductory chapter sets the context for these cases and encourages readers to think critically about the relationship between food and intellectual property. The book examines the connections between food and cultural identity, highlighting the ethical, political, and aesthetic dimensions of culinary arts. It is intended for a diverse audience, including scholars, students, and practitioners interested in intellectual property and food studies.

Publisher: Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024.
The book discusses how national differences in financial regulatory systems emerged due to varying beliefs about economic order and prosperity, particularly in the lead-up to the global financial crisis of the late 2000s. Kim Pernell's work, "Visions of Financial Order," examines the regulatory policies of the United States, Canada, and Spain, which, while following the Basel Capital Accord, developed distinct approaches that affected bank performance during the crisis. Through historical analysis from the 1780s to the Basel Capital Accord of 1988, Pernell argues that cultural beliefs and principles of order within each country's regulatory and political frameworks influenced their financial regulatory designs. The book provides insights into how these differing worldviews of banking regulators contributed to the divergent outcomes during the 2008 financial crisis.

Publisher: Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2025.
In "Unforgiving Places," economist Jens Ludwig investigates the nature of gun violence on the South Side of Chicago, challenging the common belief that it stems from malicious intent. Instead, he finds that most shootings arise from interpersonal conflicts, particularly arguments. Ludwig argues that by understanding the circumstances that lead to tragic outcomes, gun violence can be viewed as more solvable than previously thought. His research highlights the importance of targeted interventions in specific situations to address the issue, suggesting that progress on gun violence does not require solving all societal problems first, but rather focusing on critical moments and locations.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2025.
The book explores transitional justice through the perspectives of masculinities and queer theories. It investigates the intersections between these frameworks to better understand the lived experiences of violence, justice, and transitions. By combining masculinities and queer perspectives, the book aims to enhance the understanding of gender, sexualities, armed conflict, and post-conflict transitions. It seeks to promote more inclusive, holistic, and intersectional approaches to gender in addressing violent pasts, appealing to scholars and students in transitional justice, gender studies, and socio-legal studies.

Publisher: London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024.
The book discusses the ongoing challenges faced by the transgender and gender nonbinary community due to institutional transphobia. It introduces "Surviving Transphobia," an anthology featuring contributions from transgender and gender nonbinary individuals, including celebrities and experts, who share personal experiences of vulnerability, bullying, and discrimination. The aim is to reveal their resilience and offer support to others facing similar struggles. The contributors come from diverse backgrounds, including various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and professions. Ultimately, the message is one of survival and hope, emphasizing that if they can endure, others can too.

Publisher: Ithaca: ILR Press, an imprint of Cornell University Press, 2025.
"Fighting Toxic Ignorance" examines the conflict over access to information about health hazards in the US workplace from the early to mid-20th century. Alan Derickson highlights the risks of toxic chemicals and biological agents, noting that by the 1970s, occupational diseases were causing around 100,000 deaths annually. He discusses the social and political dynamics that led to a movement advocating for workers' right to know about these hazards. Rather than a time of ignorance, Derickson views this period as one of ongoing struggles for transparency. He emphasizes the importance of workplace warnings, which have historically protected lives, and covers a range of dangerous substances affecting diverse worker populations, particularly immigrants and workers of color.

Publisher: Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2025.
The book discusses the free ebook "Health Care Civil Rights," available through the University of California Press's Luminos program. It focuses on gender-affirming care and examines the challenges and potential of using discrimination law in healthcare settings to address health inequalities in the US. Despite the promise of civil rights law in healthcare, conservative opposition and the complexities of the healthcare system have limited its effectiveness. Anna Kirkland explores the concept of health care civil rights, their theoretical and practical applications, and suggests ways to strengthen them.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2025.
"Health Law as Private Law" explores the interplay between private law and health care, highlighting the critical role of private agreements alongside public regulations, especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The volume is divided into five sections: theory and structure, reproductive care, costs and financing, innovation and institutions, and contracts and torts. It features contributions from leading experts who discuss how private law can address key health care issues and drive necessary reform. This comprehensive work opens new avenues for future policy and regulation and is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Publisher: Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2024.
The book highlights the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic in California's prisons, describing it as the state's worst medical disaster in a carceral setting. It presents a cultural history of this crisis through various sources, including personal accounts, courtroom observations, and quantitative data. The author, Fester, illustrates the suffering caused by dehumanization and ignorance, emphasizing that such carceral cruelty impacts the health of all Californians. The book honors the efforts of a coalition of incarcerated individuals, activists, doctors, journalists, and lawyers who worked to expose this challenging period in California's correctional system.

Publisher: Halifax; Winnipeg: Fernwood Publishing, 2025.
"Dispatches from the Threshold" is a collection documenting the housing justice movement that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the increased housing insecurity and inadequate tenant protections. It showcases how tenants have organized against evictions and policing, advocating for stronger rights and protections. The book features contributions from activists, scholars, and legal practitioners across seventeen cities in five countries, examining the connections between housing justice and issues like criminalization, surveillance, and social reproduction. It serves as both a record of organizing during a crisis and a call for solidarity across various movements to achieve lasting justice.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
The book advocates for a humanist approach to corporate regulation that aligns with human rights protection. Dr. Barrett presents a theoretical framework for regulating corporations within human rights-oriented states, arguing that entities should be excluded from the human rights ecosystem unless necessary for property rights and business-related human rights. He proposes a 'neo-concession' model for corporations, outlining essential features and the role of regulators in upholding state human rights obligations. The book also addresses challenges posed by technological advancements, such as decentralized autonomous organizations, and draws insights from First Nations' business practices. It targets scholars in human rights law and corporate governance, as well as policymakers focused on socially beneficial regulation.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon, UK; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
The Routledge Handbook of Law and Death offers a thorough exploration of how law intersects with death in the twenty-first century. It highlights the contributions of socio-legal scholars to death studies and examines how the sociology of death influences legal practices. The handbook features diverse perspectives from leading and emerging academics, showcasing the pervasive discussions of mortality within legal institutions. It addresses themes such as the epistemologies and material aspects of death, contested deaths, and posthumous harms. The book argues that understanding law's role in managing death enhances our comprehension of mortality's presence in daily life, making it essential for scholars, students, and practitioners across law, humanities, and social sciences amid global inequalities in living and dying.

Publisher: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2024.
The book discusses the interplay between human rights law and global governance, posing key questions about their relationship and the roles of states, non-state actors, and governance institutions. The volume titled "Global Rights?: Human Rights in Complex Governance" explores how human rights are integrated within different global governance contexts, including sovereign debt, global value chains, development assistance, food governance, and laws of war. It challenges mainstream narratives regarding the evolution and limitations of human rights law by examining various governance regimes from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives. The work brings together human rights experts and scholars in related fields to provide a comprehensive analysis and fresh insights into the complexities of human rights within governance structures.

Publisher: Stanford, California: Stanford University Press, 2025.
The sanctuary city movement, which emerged in the 1980s, seeks to protect individuals with uncertain migration status from national immigration enforcement, sparking debate among migration activists. Some view it as crucial for advancing migrant rights, while others believe it hinders their efforts. In "Making Sanctuary Cities," Rachel Humphris explores the complexities of sanctuary city policies through long-term fieldwork in San Francisco, Sheffield, and Toronto. She examines how these policies affect the negotiation of citizenship and the promise of equality, highlighting tensions that can undermine liberal citizenship. The book raises important questions about how governing systems impact political ideals and the ways communities organize for change.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The book discusses the impact of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has allowed around 825,000 undocumented young adults in the U.S. to work legally and avoid deportation. Since its attempted termination in 2017, DACA recipients have faced ongoing legal challenges. While many have engaged in visible activism for immigrant justice, thousands of others remain active in less visible ways in their daily lives. Christina M. Getrich's ethnographic research highlights the alternative political engagement strategies used by DACA recipients in the Washington, D.C. area, emphasizing their contributions to their communities and the need to recognize everyday forms of activism.

Publisher: New York: Columbia University Press, 2025.
The book discusses the potential economic benefits of increased immigration and highlights the barriers that affluent countries, including the United States, impose on foreign workers. It emphasizes that public opinion often supports strict immigration restrictions. Alexander Kustov, in his data-driven book, argues that demonstrating the benefits of immigration to citizens can foster greater acceptance of open policies. He identifies a genuine concern for fellow citizens as a key factor influencing immigration attitudes, noting that voters are willing to support policies that they perceive as beneficial to their communities. The book compares Canada and Sweden, advocating for pragmatic approaches that prioritize attracting skilled workers over humanitarian appeals. Ultimately, it provides an optimistic perspective on the political prospects for pro-immigration reforms.

Publisher: Tucson: University of Arizona Press, 2025.
In 1993, President Bill Clinton began the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border walls, a trend that continued with subsequent administrations. Despite a commitment to halt their expansion, President Joe Biden authorized new sections in Arizona in July 2022. The development of border walls has resulted in complex systems involving various administrative and legal aspects. The volume "Walled" brings together scholars to explore the border's 30-year history and transformation, offering diverse perspectives on state policies, migrant experiences, and the lives of border residents. Key topics include militarization, migration, artistic resistance, and humanitarian aid, making it a vital resource for policymakers, activists, and scholars interested in the realities of border communities.

Publisher: New York: The New Press, 2024.
César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández's book, "Welcome the Wretched," argues for separating immigration enforcement from the criminal legal system. He contends that targeting migrants based on criminal activity is a short-sighted approach that exacerbates Nativist fears and negatively impacts low-income migrants of color. The book critiques how the flawed and racist systems of immigration and criminal justice intersect, advocating for a reimagined sense of citizenship and solidarity in U.S. immigration policy rather than relying on the criminal legal system to determine deportation.

Publisher: Vienna: United Nations, 2023.
The taxonomy prepared by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) outlines key legal issues related to emerging digital technologies in trade. It focuses on topics such as artificial intelligence, data, digital assets, online platforms, and distributed ledger systems. The document defines key concepts, explores involved actors and legal relationships, and assesses existing legislative texts by UNCITRAL. It aims to support UNCITRAL's role in addressing legal challenges in the digital economy and guide future legislative initiatives for digital trade.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2025. From the Cold War era to the current century, the United States has wielded substantial authority in imposing sanctions. This book delves into the intricate and multifaceted landscape of US economic and financial sanctions, unravelling their historical development, legal foundations, and geopolitical motivations. Case studies on five of the most-sanctioned countries in the world - Russia, Iran, Iraq, Cuba, and Venezuela--provide a deeper understanding of how the sanctioning measures allow the US to extend its reach beyond its national boundaries through extraterritorial laws, sophisticated enforcement mechanisms, and the pervasive dollar-denominated global economic structure. Meticulous and nuanced, this book is a go-to resource for understanding sanction regimes from both multilateral and unilateral perspective and the relevant international laws and jurisprudence.

Publisher: New York, NY: Harper Perennial 2024.
"Sapiens" by Yuval Noah Harari explores the extensive journey of Homo sapiens, tracing our evolution from early humans to our current societal structures. The book addresses key questions about how our species attained dominance, the formation of cities and nations, and the development of beliefs in gods, human rights, and systems of trust. Harari examines the influences of biological, anthropological, and economic factors on human behavior and society, while emphasizing the significance of the Cognitive, Agricultural, and Scientific Revolutions. Additionally, the author raises important questions about how our past impacts our future actions and what steps we can take to shape it. Overall, "Sapiens" challenges conventional views of humanity by integrating history and science to provide a deeper understanding of our existence and the systems we have created.

Publisher: Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2024. Luca Siliquini-Cinelli's book examines the disconnect between the expanding regulatory role of law and the crisis in legal education and professions in Western jurisdictions. He argues that law, as a knowledge-based construct, reduces the importance of legal experts' experience. Through a historical and philosophical analysis of legal education from the Late Roman Republic to today, he highlights that 'scientia iuris' signifies a distinct type of knowledge essential for legal practice. The book contends that the crisis in legal education and practice is rooted in long-standing teaching methods. Endorsements emphasize its interdisciplinary insights and relevance to contemporary legal challenges, including the impact of AI.

Publisher: Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2025.
The book outlines the purpose of an Element that will explore the nature of legal and moral rights, the concept of holding rights, and the justifications for these rights. It will address significant topics in legal, political, and moral philosophy, integrating analytical and ethical theses.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2024.
The Nature of Authority presents a theory outlining the essential characteristics of authoritative guidance. It identifies eight key claims regarding authoritative tellings. Firstly, these tellings instruct subjects on what actions to take and provide reasons for compliance. They are issued by personal beings who govern the behavior of other personal beings and originate from rationally competent beings who guide those with similar capabilities. Additionally, authoritative tellings are based on a system that subjects acknowledge as governing their actions, and they come from beings with the ability to enforce compliance. Importantly, they create obligations for subjects to adhere to these directives and are underpinned by a plausible threat of detriment, designed to deter noncompliance sufficiently to ensure the system achieves its intended goals.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.
The book presents a new framework for understanding the relationship between law and collective memory, exploring how law can influence social perceptions of the past and its mechanisms for doing so. It critiques established transitional justice narratives and revisits fundamental sociological, philosophical, and legal theoretical issues. The author proposes the concept of "legal institutions of memory" and illustrates this through examples from various countries, including Japan, Iraq, Brazil, Portugal, Rwanda, and Poland, focusing on international tribunals, truth commissions, and memory legislation. The book concludes with an assessment of the contemporary intersections of law and memory, highlighting their legal institutionalization. It is aimed at scholars interested in law, sociology, and politics.

Publisher: The Hague, The Netherlands: Eleven International Publishing, 2018.
The book highlights the importance of systematic literature reviews in legal scholarship, emphasizing that they are essential for both new and experienced legal academics. It notes the increasing globalization of legal literature and the inadequacy of memory or intuition for guiding research. The book provides a step-by-step guide for conducting systematic literature reviews, covering topics such as topic delineation, literature search design, critical appraisal, and synthesis of findings. It is recommended for students undertaking undergraduate theses, PhD dissertations, or any other academic research modules.

Publisher: New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025.
National security decisions are crucial yet often lack transparency, creating a "black box" situation in the U.S. as executive power expands. The rise of AI in national security exacerbates this issue, as the algorithms used are also "black boxes," making it hard to understand their decision-making processes. This opacity raises concerns about the alignment of AI use with democratic values such as rationality, lawfulness, and accountability. The book "The Double Black Box" examines these challenges, especially in the context of China's ambition to lead in military AI with fewer constraints. It discusses the "double black box" phenomenon and suggests ways for democratic states to leverage advanced technologies while upholding legal and ethical standards.

Publisher: Albany: State University of New York Press, 2025.
The edited volume focuses on the security challenges faced by African states, highlighting the complex interplay of domestic and external factors categorized as a glocalized security situation. It includes case studies from Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Mali, Nigeria, and Somalia, exploring the drivers of conflict and the broader nature of African states. The primary arguments revolve around three key issues: (a) the colonial origins of the state, (b) governance issues, and (c) international and regional security concerns. By analyzing these elements, the book offers a new perspective on African states, emphasizing the interconnectedness of their security challenges with historical, governance, and geopolitical contexts.

Publisher: New York: HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.
"Never Split the Difference," written by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, is an international bestseller that presents a practical approach to high-stakes negotiations, emphasizing its relevance in various aspects of life, including business, personal relationships, and community interactions. Voss provides essential tools for effective negotiation, highlighting the importance of persuasion, empathy, active listening, and intuition. The book outlines strategies to build rapport, establish trust, gain permission to persuade, and shape perceptions of fairness. Additionally, it offers techniques for transforming conflict into collaboration and recognizing deceitful behaviors. Overall, "Never Split the Difference" serves as a comprehensive guide for achieving personal and professional goals through powerful negotiation skills and influencing others in challenging conversations.

Publisher: Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2025.
The book details author Jennifer Moore's theory of peacebuilding and transformative justice derived from the experiences of women farmers and microentrepreneurs in Northern Uganda and Sierra Leone. Through interviews with women activists, Moore highlights their focus on collective survival, communal healing, and conflict resolution. These women advocate for peacebuilding that prioritizes material well-being, state accountability, and community restoration while rejecting punitive models. Moore emphasizes that legal equality for women and healthy partnerships with men are essential for sustainable transformation, showcasing the effectiveness of women-led communities in promoting accountability and revitalizing war-affected local economies.

Publisher: Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2025.
Eric Min's "Words of War" explores the complexity of wartime negotiations, revealing that they are not merely tools for peacemaking but strategic activities that can influence the course of conflict. Historically, two-thirds of interstate conflicts have ended in negotiated agreements. Min distinguishes between sincere negotiations, aimed at genuine peace, and insincere negotiations, which serve other purposes like gaining political support or remobilizing forces. The likelihood of negotiations depends on external pressures and information from battlefield dynamics. Strong external pressures combined with uncertain battlefield situations often lead to insincere negotiations that can exacerbate hostilities. The book challenges the assumption that promoting diplomacy during war is always beneficial, suggesting that it can sometimes hinder peace efforts.

Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press, 2025.
Amitav Acharya and Manjeet S. Pardesi's book compares the ancient Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, highlighting their different paths to peace and stability. The Mediterranean was dominated by Roman hegemony, while the Indian Ocean developed an inclusive international order without a single dominant power. The Indian Ocean exemplifies the peaceful spread of ideas and culture, contrasting with the violent Hellenization of the Mediterranean. The authors argue that the Indian Ocean's history offers a better framework for reshaping world order as the current U.S.-led Liberal International Order declines, advocating for a multiplex model of order-building to promote peace and stability in the emerging Indo-Pacific region.

Publisher: Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 2024.
In the second half of 2020 and into 2021, protests against racial injustice erupted in the U.S. following George Floyd's death, with the press documenting these events and holding law enforcement accountable. This period highlighted the complex, historically intertwined relationship between the press and police, dating back to the United States' colonial beginning. Both institutions have evolved, at times cooperating and at other times clashing. Scott Memmel's book, "Pressing the Police and Policing the Press," offers a detailed examination of this relationship across different eras, providing context and insights into how both institutions have responded to societal changes. Memmel concludes with suggestions for improving collaboration between the press and police to better serve the public.

Publisher: Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2025.
"Visuality of Violence" examines how visual representations of racial violence are employed within imperialism, capitalism, and neoliberalism in the U.S. Ofelia Ortiz Cuevas analyzes the TV series "COPS" and the museum exhibition "Without Sanctuary," which showcases lynching photographs, to explore the ongoing narratives of race and the policing and incarceration of Black and Brown individuals. The work also addresses the often-overlooked experiences of Asian and Native Peoples, arguing that the spectacle of racial violence is foundational in contemporary society. Cuevas emphasizes the need to acknowledge the impact of these visual narratives in sustaining racial inequality and critiques the reliance on Western law as a framework for justice. Ultimately, the book provides insights into the quest for peace and liberation within the context of critical race theory and indigeneity.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2025. The book discusses how individuals form their political opinions, highlighting a debate in political behavior research over the capacity for political reflection. It argues that instead of questioning whether citizens can reflect, the more productive inquiry is how to motivate such reflection. Key points include: empathy for opposing views can encourage reflective thinking about politics, deliberative institutions may help foster this empathy, and the book draws on experimental and qualitative data from Belgium, Chile, Ireland, and the UK to support these ideas.

Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom; New York, NY, USA: Cambridge University Press, 2024.
The book discusses the prevailing narrative that portrays rural America as dying and its voters as driven by anger due to economic and political tensions. Ann M. Eisenberg's book, "Reviving Rural America," analyzes the impact of laws and policies on the urban/rural divide, suggesting that these frameworks, along with subjective values of decision-makers, have significantly contributed to the challenges faced by rural communities. Each chapter debunks myths about rural America, ultimately advocating for laws and policies that view rural regions as a collective resource and envisioning a more resilient and equitable future.

Publisher: New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2024.
The book argues that property is essential for achieving equality within society, countering the belief that a world without property would be more equitable. It emphasizes that property, as a legal concept of ownership, facilitates equal relationships among individuals. The discussion includes key areas of property law such as trespass, nuisance, acquisition, possession, leases, and servitudes, highlighting property’s significance in private law. Furthermore, it critiques current property systems by connecting public law regulations, like housing rights, to the principles supporting the need for property. The work ultimately advocates for reforming property laws to be more egalitarian.

Publisher: New York City: Practising Law Institute, 2023.
The book outlines important aspects of cybersecurity for lawyers, beginning with an overview of the current cybersecurity threat landscape. It emphasizes the professional obligations that lawyers have in responding to cyberattacks and discusses the various state data breach notification and data privacy laws that are in place. Additionally, it examines federal regulations related to cybersecurity obligations. The book also highlights the use of the Safety Act as a means to demonstrate reasonable cybersecurity practices. Furthermore, it touches on insurance options available to protect against data breaches and other cyber threats. Finally, it provides practical strategies and guidance specifically designed to assist lawyers in enhancing their cybersecurity measures.

Publisher: New Haven, Connecticut; London: Yale University Press, 2025.
The book discusses the ongoing discussion over abortion in America, emphasizing that the antiabortion movement's goals extend beyond simply undoing Roe v. Wade. Mary Ziegler argues that the movement aims to recognize fetuses and embryos as persons under the Fourteenth Amendment, which could render liberal abortion laws unconstitutional. The book "Personhood" examines the historical and social factors influencing the personhood debate, highlighting its implications for various issues beyond abortion, including in vitro fertilization, contraception, and women's rights. Ziegler suggests that diverse perspectives on valuing fetal life and women's equality are possible and underscores the broader consequences of the personhood struggle for American fundamental rights. This work is essential for understanding the implications following the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Publisher: Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2025.
The book "Queering Families," by Tamara Lea Spira explores the evolving meanings of queer family from the late twentieth century to the present. It highlights the increasing acceptance of normative family structures within LGBTQ+ movements and discusses the role of queer-identifying individuals in the context of the US empire's racial and colonial frameworks. The book also celebrates the history of queer reproductive justice movements, particularly those led by Black, decolonial, and queer of color feminist activists. Spira argues for queering reproductive justice as a means to foster communities of care and support for those marginalized by normative standards, calling for a committed investment in a future that prioritizes the well-being of children, the planet, and all living beings amidst rising challenges.

Publisher: Amherst, Massachusetts: Amherst College Press, 2024.
Carrie N. Baker's book provides a comprehensive history of abortion pills in the United States. It highlights the efforts of activists who fought for the establishment and expansion of access to these pills over four decades. The book features their stories of resistance against anti-abortion forces, cautious policymakers, and medical gatekeepers. In the current post-Roe America, abortion pills are vital for ensuring safe abortion access for many people in states with restrictive laws. Understanding this history is crucial for preserving access in the future.

Publisher: Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2025.
The book addresses the issue of stillbirth in the United States, noting that approximately 1 in 170 births results in stillbirth. Despite improvements in other high-income countries, the rate of stillbirth has remained stagnant. Jill Wieber Lens, an expert in the field, combines her personal experiences with legal analysis in her guide, which tackles this public health crisis. She argues that current laws hinder prevention efforts and negatively impact the experiences of birthing parents while also shaping societal views on unborn life. Lens advocates for data-driven legal changes that could improve reproductive justice and rights, which may garner widespread support.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The book discusses "The New Reproductive Order," which examines the complex influences of material, historical, and political factors on fertility and infertility. It argues that these conditions symbolize broader changes in family structures, political agendas, economies, and environments. By integrating anthropological, sociological, and feminist research globally, the book illustrates how perceptions of reproduction are evolving and shaping distinct reproductive politics. It highlights the need for new perspectives in scholarship, policy, and activism related to reproductive technologies and social change in the contemporary context.

Publisher: Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2025.
The book discusses the evolving nature of human gestation influenced by technological advancements such as uterus transplantation and ectogestation. It introduces "Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law," a comprehensive ethico-legal analysis addressing the complexities of gestation and associated procreative technologies. The first three chapters explore ethical issues related to these technologies, clarifying what gestation is and the importance of precise classification. Subsequent chapters examine socio-legal implications, including access to gestational technologies, parentage definitions, and the impact on gendered reproductive roles. Elizabeth Chloe Romanis emphasizes the need to address biological essentialism in the regulation of human procreation and advocates for legal and social reforms to mitigate the harms of constructed gender roles in parenting.

Publisher: Oakland, California: University of California Press, 2025.
Tens of millions of children in the U.S. participate in youth sports, which are traditionally seen as beneficial for childhood development. However, many children quit by adolescence, often due to financial pressures. Legal scholarship on youth sports and potential reforms has been limited. Dionne Koller highlights the legal and policy frameworks that exploit children's participation in sports for profit and identifies the various beneficiaries of this system, emphasizing the political choices that prioritize these interests over the wellbeing of children.

Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2024.
The book, written by a law professor and wrestling fan, explores legal cases related to professional wrestling using judicial decisions and court documents. It examines how the legal system addresses conflicts in an industry known for obscuring the truth. Key topics include legal issues arising when wrestlers confront fans, Hulk Hogan's defamation lawsuit against World Championship Wrestling, and discrimination related to race and sex within the wrestling industry.

Publisher: New York: New York University Press, 2025.
The book discusses how the thirteen colonies utilized taxation to support and perpetuate slavery. The book highlights how tax laws dehumanized enslaved individuals by treating them as taxable commodities and wealth-generating assets for slaveholders. Author Anthony C. Infanti explores how taxation played a role in controlling enslaved persons and funded compensation to slaveholders for the loss of their "property," reinforcing their cooperation in capital punishment. The choice of tax mechanisms reflected societal views on who benefitted from slaveholder compensation. While colonial tax law was often linked to advancing slavery and racism, some colonies used taxation to reduce the slave trade, indicating that it can also serve to address societal injustices. The work emphasizes the importance of understanding fiscal history in relation to current reparations efforts.

Publisher: New York: Crown, 2021.
"The Whiteness of Wealth" by Dorothy A. Brown explores racism in the American taxation system, highlighting how tax law disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Brown, a law professor and former tax lawyer, reflects on her personal experiences and research that reveal tax policies favor white individuals, limiting financial opportunities for Black families. Through narratives from various economic backgrounds in Atlanta, she illustrates the widening wealth gap and the barriers Black Americans face in achieving the American dream. The book calls for a complete reevaluation of the tax code and encourages both Black and white Americans to make changes to address these inequalities.

Publisher: Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2025.
Ruth Braunstein's "My Tax Dollars" examines the moral significance of taxpaying in America, highlighting how it goes beyond a mundane chore for many individuals. She shares stories of various groups, including antigovernment tax defiers, antiwar activists, and those who see taxpaying as a moral good. The act of paying taxes is influenced by collective rituals, civic education, propaganda, and protest, transforming it into a symbol of citizenship or a threat to personal values. Despite differing views, there is a shared recognition of the individual taxpayer and the significance of “my tax dollars.” Braunstein's work emphasizes the implications of these meanings on tax consent, legitimacy, and citizens' political relationships, offering a cultural sociology perspective on taxation in value-diverse societies.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
This book presents a fresh perspective on law by addressing the impact of rapid technological advancements. It critiques traditional legal approaches and introduces four key ideas: prioritizing modern technologies in legal discussions, viewing law as one mode of governance among various technological frameworks, encouraging thinking beyond traditional doctrines, and emphasizing that good governance is essential for thriving human communities, with law and lawyers playing a crucial role. Targeted at legal students and academics, the book explores how to harness technological opportunities while upholding the core values of law and human coexistence.

Publisher: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2024.
The digital transformation of the public sector is rapidly advancing as states seek more efficient digital governance. However, there are significant concerns regarding the risks to individual and collective rights with new digital public governance methods. While efforts are being made to regulate technologies like artificial intelligence, these primarily focus on private sector use, resulting in a growing regulatory gap for public sector digitalization. Public procurement has emerged as a potential way to ensure ethical and safe digitalization through contract stipulations. However, Albert Sanchez-Graells argues that relying on "regulation by contract" does not effectively govern this transition, leaving the public sector vulnerable to the allure of trending digital technologies. The book suggests an alternative regulatory approach and contributes to discussions on digital constitutionalism and technology regulation.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
The book explores platform bias, algorithmic filtering, and the decline of online freedom, focusing on court interventions against biased platforms while recognizing private sector deference, particularly in the U.S. It examines legal frameworks like the First Amendment and competition law regarding Internet misconduct, compares platform neutrality with net neutrality, and critiques public-private partnerships affecting free speech. The author aligns U.S. constitutional doctrines with international human rights and connects new rights under the EU's Digital Services Act to fair treatment in U.S. and European laws. It also discusses AI regulation and efforts to combat algorithmic censorship, making it valuable for students and scholars in cyberlaw and emerging technology law.

Publisher: Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024.
This book examines the implications of moving legal proceedings online, analyzing what is gained and lost in the process. It adopts a multi-disciplinary socio-legal perspective and draws on empirical evidence from countries like the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US. The book discusses various issues related to digital justice, including due process, procedural justice, digital disadvantage, and the impact on marginalized groups. It aims to provoke thought and discussion by exploring the intersection of digitalization with social sciences and the civic sphere.

Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
This book posits that "the girl" serves as a crucial subject-position and voice for legal critique regarding gender violence. It highlights the limitations of law's approach to this issue and advocates for understanding and challenging these limitations through the figure of the girl. It examines cultural texts that address the legal adjudication of violence against girls, showing how they critique conventional legal and cultural perspectives on law, violence, race, and gender. Additionally, the book explores radical representations of girls in fiction, films, and TV series, emphasizing their potential to offer counter-narratives and inform new forms of law-making. It targets scholars in cultural legal studies, law and literature, feminist legal studies, and cultural studies, making it suitable for upper undergraduate and graduate classes in law and related disciplines.

Publisher: Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2025.
"Womanism Rising" is the concluding volume of Layli Maparyan's exploration of womanist studies, showcasing contributions from emerging womanist authors. The book is structured around five main themes: the first section focuses on womanist self-care as a vital life-saving strategy, while the second highlights the importance of healing the Earth for personal well-being. The third section illustrates how womanism's politics of invitation expands the circle of inclusion, followed by a discussion in the fourth part on womanism as both a challenge and a remedy to dehumanization. The final section explores the potential of womanism in constructing new worlds and futures. Additionally, the collection includes works by womanist visual artists, reflecting innovative ideas and strategies within the field.

Publisher: New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2025.
After World War II, women transitioned from wartime jobs to small business ownership as a viable economic solution, leading to nearly a million women-owned businesses in five years. Over the decades, women's entrepreneurship has increased significantly, with women owning more than fourteen million businesses today, representing 40 percent of all US companies. The book "She's the Boss" by Debra Michals details the historical context and factors that made entrepreneurship appealing to women, highlighting the stories of diverse women contributors. It also examines how personal choices intersect with broader social, political, and economic changes, including rising divorce rates, discrimination, civil rights activism, economic fluctuations, and recent developments like the internet and crowdfunding.