This book is concerned to analyse the production of criminological knowledge, with particular reference to one of the most important institutions in the western world involved in this -the official inquiry. The core focus of this book is thus to investigate the structures and processes of official discourse, and the ways in which this produces knowledge on crime and justice - a much neglected topic in comparison to the attention that has been played to the role of the media in this process. The mechanisms that produce official discourse vary according to different jurisdiction, but some clear...

Long-Term Care: Managing Across The Continuum, Fourth Edition Is An Ideal Introduction To Management In This Industry. Adopted As A Reference For The National Licensing Examination Prepared By The National Association Of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), This Book Covers The Full Continuum Of Long-Term Care. The Fourth Edition Is A Thorough Update That Offers A New Chapter On The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), With A Particular Focus On Its Impact On Long-Term Care. All Other Chapters Have Been Updated With The Latest Changes In Regulations, Financing Methods, Forms Of Service...

This book is intended to provide a senior undergraduate or graduate student in electrical engineering or computer science with a balance of fundamental theory, review of industry practice, and hands-on experience to prepare for a career in the real-time embedded system industries. It is also intended to provide the practicing engineer with the necessary background to apply real-time theory to the design of embedded components and systems. Typical industries include aerospace, medical diagnostic and therapeutic systems, telecommunications, automotive, robotics, industrial process control,...