Bøker av John J. Coughlin

"This book provides a critical look at the measures that leading cities in the global north and south are taking to meet the sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Bringing together local experts from around the world, the volume surveys these cities' efforts to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases, secure fresh drinking water supplies, and adapt to climate change"--

Cargo crime¿including theft, fraud, and the passage of contraband through commercial shipping lanes¿poses an enormous threat to security and the economy. This volume reviews emerging trends, identifies criminal tactics, discusses law enforcement response to cargo theft, and presents best practices to help businesses avoid victimization by cargo thieves. The book identifies the various modes of freight transportation and the differences in cargo crime activity in each mode. It examines the effective use of public and private information-sharing partnerships to thwart criminal activities and presents known profiles consistent in over 90 percent of contraband shipments.

Law, Person, and Community: Philosophical, Theological, and Comparative Perspectives on Canon Law takes up the fundamental question "What is law?" through a comparative study of canon law and secular legal theory.