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Ethics for criminal justice professionals

Obrazy
Autor
Cliff Roberson, Scott Mire
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2010
Table of Contents

Preface . . v
Acknowledgments . . vii
About the Authors . . ix

1 What Is Ethics? . . 1
2 Historical Development of Ethical Reasoning . . 21
3 Understanding Ethics . . 41
4 Ethical Schools . . 59
5 Unethical Themes in Criminal Justice . . 75
6 Abuse of Authority and Power . . 93
7 Lying and Deception . . 111
8 Prejudice and Discrimination . . 137
9 Ethics and the Present Criminal Justice System . . 165
10 Ethics and Criminal Prosecutions . . 181
11 Ethics and the Police . . 203
12 Ethics and Corrections . . 221
13 Ethical Issues Involving Victims' Services . . 239

References . . 265
Index . . 275

Forensic anthropology : 2000 to 2010

Obrazy
Autor
edited by Sue Black and Eilidh Ferguson
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2011
Table of Contents

Foreword . . vii
Foreword [2] . . ix
Preface . . xi
Acknowledgments . . xiii
Contributors . . xv

1 Age Determination in the Juvenile . . 1
2 Age Determination in the Adult . . 29
3 Sex Determination . . 61
4 Stature . . 95
5 Race and Ancestry . . 119
6 Dental Identification . . 155
7 Skeletal Trauma . . 183
8 Bone Pathology . . 237
9 Taphonomy . . 279
10 Comparative Osteology . . 319
11 Identification from Soft Tissues . . 329
12 Facial Identification of the Dead . . 363

Index . . 395

Mathematics of quantum computation and quantum technology

Obrazy
Autor
ed. by Goong Chen, Louis Kauffman, Samuel J. Lomonaco
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2008
Table of Contents

Preface . . v

Quantum Computation . . 1
1 Quantum Hidden Subgroup Algorithms: An Algorithmic Toolkit . . 3
2 A Realization Scheme for Quantum Multi-Object Search . . 47
3 On Interpolating between Quantum and Classical Complexity Classes . . 67
4 Quantum Algorithms for Hamiltonian Simulation . . 89

Quantum Technology . . 113
5 New Mathematical Tools for Quantum Technology . . 115
6 The Probabilistic Nature of Quantum Mechanics . . 149
7 Superconducting Quantum Computing Devices . . 171
8 Nondeterministic Logic Gates in Optical Quantum Computing . . 223

Quantum Information . . 257
9 Exploiting Entanglement in Quantum Cryptographic Probes . . 259
10 Nonbinary Stabilizer Codes . . 287
11 Accessible information about quantum states: An open optimization problem . . 309
12 Quantum Entanglement: Concepts and Criteria . . 349
13 Parametrizations of Positive Matrices With Applications . . 387

Quantum Topology, Categorical Algebra, and Logic . . 407
14 Quantum Computing and Quantum Topology . . 409
15 Temperley-Lieb Algebra: From Knot Theory to Logic and Computation via Quantum Mechanics . . 515
16 Quantum measurements without sums . . 559

Appendix Panel Report on the Forward Looking Discussion . . 597
Index . . 603

Series
(Chapman & Hall CRC Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Science Series ; 14)

Applied nonparametric statistical methods

Obrazy
Autor
Peter Sprent and Nigel C. Smeeton
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2007
Table of Contents

Preface . . ix
1 SOME BASIC CONCEPTS . . 1
2 FUNDAMENTALS OF NONPARAMETRIC METHODS . . 23
3 LOCATION INFERENCE FOR SINGLE SAMPLES . . 45
4 OTHER SINGLE-SAMPLE INFERENCES . . 83
5 METHODS FOR PAIRED SAMPLES . . 125
6 METHODS FOR TWO INDEPENDENT SAMPLES . . 151
7 BASIC TESTS FOR THREE OR MORE SAMPLES . . 195
8 ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURED DATA . . 227
9 ANALYSIS OF SURVIVAL DATA . . 261
10 CORRELATION AND CONCORDANCE . . 283
11 BIVARIATE LINEAR REGRESSION . . 321
12 CATEGORICAL DATA . . 347
13 ASSOCIATION IN CATEGORICAL DATA . . 389
14 ROBUST ESTIMATION . . 437
15 MODERN NONPARAMETRICS . . 469
Appendix 1 . . 503
Appendix 2 . . 505
References . . 511
Index . . 526

Series
(Texts in Statistical Science)

Catastrophic disaster planning and response

Obrazy
Autor
Clifford E. Oliver
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2011
Table of Contents

Preface . . xix
Introduction . . xxiii
The Author . . xxix

SECTION I INTRODUCTION TO CATASTROPHIC PLANNING AND RESPONSE

Chapter 1 The Definition and History of Catastrophes . . 3
1.1 Learning Objectives . . 3
1.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 3
1.3 Definition of Catastrophe . . 4
1.4 Continuum of Magnitude . . 7
1.5 Brief Examples of Historical Catastrophes . . 10
1.6 Potential Catastrophe Effects on U.S. Emergency Management . . 14
1.7 Culture and Definitions of Catastrophe . . 14
1.8 The Big Picture . . 17
1.9 Discussion Questions . . 18
References . . 18

Chapter 2 How Catastrophes Differ from Disasters . . 19
2.1 Learning Objectives . . 19
2.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 19
2.3 Overview . . 20
2.4 Introduction to Catastrophe Response Planning . . 23
2.5 Past and Future Catastrophes: Their Etiologies and Challenges . . 25
2.6 Potential Future Catastrophes . . 43
2.7 Factors Common in Catastrophes . . 48
2.8 Discussion Questions . . 50
References . . 50

I Conclusion . . 53

SECTION II ETHICAL, POLITICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES

Chapter 3 Ethics . . 59
3.1 Learning Objectives . . 59
3.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 59
3.3 An Introduction to Catastrophic Ethics . . 60
3.4 Defining Ethics . . 61
3.5 Ethical Duties Related to Professional Roles . . 66
3.6 The Moral Community: How It Is Defined in Terms of Catastrophic Response and Readiness . . 68
3.7 Competing Ethical Theories and Frameworks . . 69
3.8 Utilitarian Catastrophic Response . . 70
3.9 Deontological Perspectives: Duties and Principles to Govern Catastrophic Planning and Response . . 68
3.10 Environmental Ethics . . 76
3.11 Virtue Ethics and Catastrophic Response . . 77
3.12 Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Ethical Dilemmas . . 79
3.13 Discussion Questions . . 80
References . . 80

Chapter 4 Political and Legal Issues . . 83
4.1 Learning Objectives . . 83
4.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 83
4.3 Overview . . 85
4.4 FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide . . 85
4.5 The National Incident Management System (NIMS) . . 88
4.6 The National Response Framework (NRF) . . 89
4.7 Principles of Federalism and Exceptions to Federalism . . 92
4.8 Intergovernmental Collaboration: A Cornerstone of Effective Catastrophic Planning and Response . . 95
4.9 Federal Government Plans for Catastrophe Readiness and Response . . 100
4.10 Ensuring Enduring Federal and State Constitutional Governments . . 103
4.11 Local Government Comprehensive Emergency Response Plans . . 109
4.12 The Political Structure of the U.S. Emergency Management System . . 110
4.13 Use of National Guard or Other Military Forces in Catastrophe Response . . 114
4.14 Potential Federal System Breakdowns in Hypothetical Future Catastrophic Events . . 116
4.15 State Government Legal Powers during a Catastrophe . . 119
4.16 State Legal Protection Laws for Volunteers . . 121
4.17 Political Implications of Catastronhes at Various Governmental and Political Levels . . 125
4.18 Legal Issues Involving Governmental Powers for Catastrophe Response and Reconstruction . . 128
4.19 Political and Legal Change That Can Result from Catastrophes . . 130
4.20 Challenges of Interjurisdictional Partnerships . . 136
4.21 Discussion Questions . . 138
Further Readings . . 140
References . . 140

II Conclusion . . 143

SECTION III OPERATIONAL ISSUES

Chapter 5 Logistics . . 149
5.1 Learning Objectives . . 149
5.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 149
5.3 Overview . . 149
5.4 The Concept of Convergence . . 150
5.5 Logistics in Disasters Compared to Catastrophes . . 151
5.6 Challenges to Critical Resource Provision . . 155
5.7 Social and Cultural Context . . 159
5.8 Discussion Questions . . 162
References . . 162

Chapter 6 Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR) . . 165
6.1 Learning Objectives . . 165
6.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 165
6.3 Introduction . . 166
6.4 Overview of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR) . . 166
6.5 CI/KR Protection . . 167
6.6 Effects of a Catastrophe on Infrastructure . . 169
6.7 Critical Infrastructure Needs of Responders . . 172
6.8 Prioritization of Restoration of Critical Infrastructure . . 173
6.9 Discussion Questions . . 174
Further Readings . . 175

Chapter 7 Mass Care: Public Health . . 177
7.1 Learning Objectives . . 177
7.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 177
7.3 Introduction . . 178
7.4 Basic Vocabulary . . 178
7.5 Infectious Disease Vocabulary . . 180
7.6 Disease Control Mechanisms . . 182
7.7 Catastrophes and Public Health . . 183
7.8 Public Health Priorities . . 187
7.9 Infrastructure and Support Needed for Public Health . . 187
7.10 Role of Surge Capacity Planning in Catastrophes . . 187
7.10 Role of Surge Capacity Planning in Catastrophes . . 190
7.11 Emergency Management: Public Health Collaboration in Catastrophes . . 191
7.12 Discussion Questions . . 192
References . . 192

Chapter 8 Mass Evacuation and Relocation . . 195
8.1 Learning Objectives . . 195
8.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 195
8.3 Introduction . . 196
8.4 Defining Mass Relocation . . 197
8.5 Complexity and Causation . . 199
8.6 Understanding Mass Relocation . . 200
8.7 Historic Perspective of Catastrophes and Mass Relocation . . 202
8.8 Global Climate Changes and Mass Relocation . . 208
8.9 Defining the Displaced . . 210
8.10 Human Rights Dimensions of Mass Relocation . . 211
8.11 Mass Relocation and the Legal Status of the Displaced . . 212
8.12 Identifying the Potentially Displaced . . 214
8.13 Mass Relocation as Mitigation . . 215
8.14 Social Vulnerability . . 216
8.15 Demographic Movement . . 217
8.16 Continua of Displacement . . 218
8.17 Displacement and Loss . . 220
8.18 Involuntary Displacement and Recovery . . 223
8.19 Resettlement . . 224
8.20 Impoverishment Risks and Reconstruction Model . . 228
8.21 Responsible Agencies in Mass Relocation . . 230
8.22 Resettlement Action Plan . . 231
8.23 The Near Future . . 234
8.24 Discussion Questions . . 234
References . . 235

III Conclusion . . 239

SECTION IV PLANNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS: RESPONSE, RECOVERY, AND RECONSTRUCTION

Chapter 9 Response Planning . . 245
9.1 Learning Objectives . . 245
9.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 245
9.3 Risk Management System for Catastrophe Response . . 246
9.4 Importance of Flexibility in Catastrophe Response . . 250
9.5 Strategic Thinking with Regard to Catastrophe Response . . 251
9.6 U.S. Catastrophic Response Assistance . . 254
9.7 Planning Needs for Management of Voluntary Responders . . 260
9.8 Methods of Integrating International Responders into the Response Effort . . 261
9.9 Systemic Differences between Disasters and Catastrophes . . 263
9.10 Integration Strategies . . 264
9.11 Planning Issues Related to Managing of Mass Casualties . . 264
9.12 Planning Issues Related to Managing Mass Fatalities . . 270
9.13 Myths About Planning for Catastrophes . . 272
9.14 Discussion Questions . . 273
References . . 273

Chapter 10 Recovery and Reconstruction Planning . . 277
10.1 Learning Objectives . . 277
10.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 277
10.3 Overview . . 278
10.4 Issues Faced Following a Catastrophe . . 278
10.5 Defining Catastrophe Recovery . . 279
10.6 Elements of Recovery . . 280
10.7 Catastrophic Recovery Process . . 283
10.8 Stakeholders and Their Roles in Recovery . . 285
10.9 U.S. Disaster/Catastrophic Recovery Assistance Framework . . 293
10.10 FEMA's Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Program . . 298
10.11 Rules and Understanding of Local Needs . . 298
10.12 Timing of Catastrophic Assistance . . 299
10.13 Horizontal and Vertical Integration . . 301
10.14 Catastrophe Recovery Planning . . 303
10.15 Catastrophic Recovery Plan . . 309
10.16 Discussion Questions . . 310
References . . 310

IV Conclusion . . 313

SECTION V ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL CATASTROPHE MANAGEMENT

Chapter 11 Essential Leadership Skills for Successful Catastrophe Management . . 317
11.1 Learning Objectives . . 317
11.2 Key Terms and Phrases . . 318
11.3 Overview . . 318
11.4 Introduction . . 318
11.5 The Need for Skilled Crisis Leaders . . 324
11.6 Defining/Measuring Crises . . 324
11.7 Organizational Crisis Scenarios . . 325
11.8 Defining Leadership . . 326
11.9 Leadership's Role in a Crisis . . 334
11.10 Preparing for Crisis . . 336
11.11 Leading during a Crisis . . 337
11.12 Recovery and Rebuilding . . 337
11.13 What Leaders Can Do to Take Care of Themselves during a Crisis . . 338
11.14 Discussion Questions . . 339
References . . 339

V Conclusion . . 341

Epilogue . . 343

Index . . 345

Quantitative evaluation of safety in drug development : design, analysis and reporting

Obrazy
Autor
edited by Qi Jiang, H. Amy Xia
Place of publication
Boca Raton

Publisher

Publication date
2015
Table of Contents

Preface . . IX
Editors . . XI
Contributors . . XII

Section I Study Design 
1. Incorporating Quantitative Safety Evaluation into Risk Management . . 3
2. Bayesian Meta-Experimental Design for Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk . . 13
3. Non-Inferiority Study Design and Analysis for Safety Endpoints . . 39 

Section II Safety Monitoring 
4. Program Safety Analysis Plan: An Implementation Guide . . 55 
5. Why a DMC Safety Report Differs from a Safety Section Written at the End of the Trial . . 69
6. Safety Surveillance and Signal Detection Process . . 93 

Section III Evaluation/Analysis 
7. Bayesian Adaptive Trials for Drug Safety . . 109
8. Observational Safety Study Design, Analysis, and Reporting . . 125
9. Emerging Role of Observational Health-Care Data in Pharmacovigilance . . 141
10. Roadmap for Causal Inference in Safety Analysis . . 173
11. Safety Graphics . . 195
12. Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis for Safety Evaluation . . 223
13. Regulatory Issues in Meta-Analysis of Safety Data . . 237
14. Bayesian Applications for Drug Safety Evaluation . . 251
15. Risk-Benefit Assessment Approaches . . 267
16. Detecting Safety Signals in Subgroups . . 289
17. Overview of Safety Evaluation and Quantitative Approaches during Preclinical and Early Phases of Drug Development . . 321

Index . . 339 

Series
(Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)