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Wilson, James Q.

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Works: 259 works in 743 publications in 15 languages and 40,221 library holdings
Roles: Editor, Compiler, Commentator, Other, Author of introduction, Redactor
Classifications: hv6789, 364.973
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12 editions published between and 1998 in English and held by 2,198 libraries worldwide
Assembling the latest evidence from the fields of sociology, criminology, economics, medicine, biology, and psychology and exploring the effects of such factors as gender, age, race, and family, two eminent social scientists frame a groundbreaking theory of criminal behavior.
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22 editions published between and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,988 libraries worldwide
Presents the classic and controversial argument that morality is based in human nature.--From publisher description.
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17 editions published between and 1985 in English and held by 1,763 libraries worldwide
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15 editions published between and 2006 in English and Chinese and held by 1,608 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 1,555 libraries worldwide
In this engaging book, Leon R. Kass, the noted teacher, scientist, and humanist, and James Q. Wilson, the preeminent political scientist to whom four U.S. presidents have turned for advice on crime, drug abuse, education, and other crises in American life, explore the ethics of human cloning, reproductive technology, and the teleology of human sexuality. Although in their lively dialogue both authors share a fundamental distrust of the notion of human cloning, they base their reticence on different views of the role of sexual reproduction and the role of the family. Professor Kass contends that in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproduction technologies that place the origin of human life in human hands have eroded the respect for the mystery of sexuality and human renewal. Professor Wilson, on the other hand, asserts that whether a human life is created naturally or artificially is immaterial as long as the child is raised by loving parents in a two-parent family and is not harmed by the means of its conception. This accessible volume promises to inform the public policy debate over the permissible conduct of genetic research and the permissible uses of its discoveries.
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28 editions published between and 1967 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,450 libraries worldwide
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146 editions published between and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 1,423 libraries worldwide
An electronic version of American Government, sixth edition, by James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio, Jr. In addition to text and appendixes, contains audio, video, maps, charts, and tools to help explore the text.
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22 editions published between and 1978 in English and held by 1,382 libraries worldwide
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13 editions published between and 1973 in English and held by 1,379 libraries worldwide
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2 editions published in in English and held by 1,230 libraries worldwide
Marriage, the emotional core and social foundation of our culture, is under attack. Profound changes in our values have eroded family life to a degree that degrades the very integrity of our society. This devastation takes many forms, says the renowned scholar, James Q. Wilson: the proliferation of cohabitation instead of formal marriage, the steep increase in single and teenage parents, and the rising divorce rate. Behind these diverse forces, Wilson draws on meticulous research to identify two underlying causes of this destruction: the rise of individualism and the consequences of slavery. Unafraid to contradict conventional wisdom, Wilson provides ample evidence that marriage benefits all parties, husbands, wives and, especially, children. An important and persuasive book, The Marriage Problem is a clarion call to rebuild the family, and society, by having a solid marital structure at its core.
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17 editions published between and 1980 in English and held by 1,170 libraries worldwide
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4 editions published in in English and held by 1,064 libraries worldwide
In Moral Judgment, Professor Wilson demonstrates how our judicial system has compromised its obligation to discriminate between right and wrong. He explains why lawyers and judges - by distinguishing between personal and judicial responsibility, by inviting the participation of "expert witnesses," and by allowing "mitigating circumstances" to play a major role in criminal testimony - have moved from judging behavior to explaining it. Citing the Menendez and Goetz.
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13 editions published between and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,059 libraries worldwide
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10 editions published between and 1974 in English and held by 924 libraries worldwide
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8 editions published between and 1992 in English and held by 867 libraries worldwide
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3 editions published in in English and held by 777 libraries worldwide
Essays by three specialists in different fields comprise this study of the role of the police in urban America. Bernard l. Garmire, Miami chief of police, starts with the theory that it is too much to expect the policeman to function effectively as both crime fighter and community relations expert. He recommends that police departments be divided into separate law enforcement and community service divisions. Psychiatrist Jesse Rubin discusses problems of the recruit who must form his adult identity while attempting to learn the techniques of his profession. Rubin suggests that men be recruited specifically for specialized roles, such as crime fighting or community relations in order to clarify the role expectations of each policeman. A pessimistic view of past community-relations programs is presented by James Q. Wilson, a political scientist. In lieu of community meetings, discussion groups or police human relations training, he offers several specific action proposals. He recommends increased patrol manpower, higher salaries, and the use of short-term recruits to serve on the police force as an alternative to military service. Like the other two authors, he recommends a community-relations unit but warns that such a unit should not be isolated from the rest of the force.
 
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Crime and human nature
Alternative Names
Quinn Wilson, James 1931-
Uilson, Dzheĭms
Uilson, Dzheǐms 1931-
Wilson, James Quinn, 1931-
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