Telling Stories Out Of Court

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Telling Stories Out Of Court

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Author : Ruth O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-09-05

Telling Stories Out Of Court written by Ruth O'Brien and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-05 with Literary Collections categories.

"Few of the countless real-life stories of workplace discrimination suffered by men and women every day are ever told publicly. This book boldly and eloquently rights that wrong, going where no plaintiff testimony could ever dare because these stories are often too raw, honest, ambiguous, and nuanced to be told in court or reported in a newspaper."—from the Foreword Telling Stories Out of Court reaches readers on both an intellectual and an emotional level, helping them to think about, feel, and share the experiences of women who have faced sexism and discrimination at work. It focuses on how the federal courts interpreted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Offering insights that law texts alone cannot, the short stories collected here—all but two written for this volume—help readers concentrate on the emotional content of the experience with less emphasis on the particulars of the law. Grouped into thematic parts titled "In Their Proper Place," "Unfair Treatment," "Sexual Harassment," and "Hidden Obstacles," the narratives are combined with interpretive commentary and legal analysis that anchor the book by revealing the impact this revolutionary law had on women in the workplace. At the same time, the stories succeed on their own terms as compelling works of fiction, from "LaKeesha's Job Interview," in which a woman's ambition to move from welfare to work faces an ironic obstacle, to "Plato, Again," in which a woman undergoing treatment for cancer finds her career crumble under her, to "Vacation Days," which takes the reader inside the daily routine of a nanny who works at the whim of her employer.

Law S Stories

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Author : Peter Brooks
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1996-01-01

Law S Stories written by Peter Brooks and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-01 with Law categories.

The law is full of stories, ranging from the competing narratives presented at trials to the Olympian historical narratives set forth in Supreme Court opinions. How those stories are told and listened to makes a crucial difference to those whose lives are reworked in legal storytelling. The public at large has increasingly been drawn to law as an area where vivid human stories are played out with distinctively high stakes. And scholars in several fields have recently come to recognize that law's stories need to be studied critically.This notable volume-inspired by a symposium held at Yale Law School-brings together an exceptional group of well-known figures in law and literary studies to take a probing look at how and why stories are told in the law and how they are constructed and made effective. Why is it that some stories-confessions, victim impact statements-can be excluded from decisionmakers' hearing? How do judges claim the authority by which they impose certain stories on reality?Law's Stories opens new perspectives on the law, as narrative exchange, performance, explanation. It provides a compelling encounter of law and literature, seen as two wary but necessary interlocutors.ContributorsJ. M. BalkinPeter BrooksHarlon L. DaltonAlan M. DershowitzDaniel A. FarberRobert A. FergusonPaul GewirtzJohn HollanderAnthony KronmanPierre N. LevalSanford LevinsonCatharine MacKinnonJanet MalcolmMartha MinowDavid N. RosenElaine ScarryLouis Michael SeidmanSuzanna SherryReva B. SiegelRobert Weisberg.

The Bodleys Telling Stories

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Author : Horace Elisha Scudder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1879

The Bodleys Telling Stories written by Horace Elisha Scudder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1879 with Brothers and sisters categories.

The Bodleys On Wheels By The Author Of The Bodleys Telling Stories

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Author : Horace Elisha Scudder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1880

The Bodleys On Wheels By The Author Of The Bodleys Telling Stories written by Horace Elisha Scudder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1880 with categories.

Freedom And Equality

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Author : Kermit L. Hall
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2000

Freedom And Equality written by Kermit L. Hall and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Bodleys Telling Stories By The Author Of Doings Of The Bodley Family In Town And Country

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Author : Horace Elisha Scudder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881

The Bodleys Telling Stories By The Author Of Doings Of The Bodley Family In Town And Country written by Horace Elisha Scudder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Children categories.

An Uncommon Woman

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Author : Hannah Pakula
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1997-11-13

An Uncommon Woman written by Hannah Pakula and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-11-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Biography of Prussian Crown Princess Vicky, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter who married Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia and who gave birth to Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Industrial And Labor Relations Review

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Industrial And Labor Relations Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Industrial relations categories.

Why Lawsuits Are Good For America

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Author : Carl T. Bogus
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2003-07-01

Why Lawsuits Are Good For America written by Carl T. Bogus and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-01 with Law categories.

Judging by the frequency with which it makes an appearance in television news shows and late night stand up routines, the frivolous lawsuit has become part and parcel of our national culture. A woman sues McDonald’s because she was scalded when she spilled her coffee. Thousands file lawsuits claiming they were injured by Agent Orange, silicone breast implants, or Bendectin although scientists report these substances do not cause the diseases in question. The United States, conventional wisdom has it, is a hyperlitigious society, propelled by avaricious lawyers, harebrained judges, and runaway juries. Lawsuits waste money and time and, moreover, many are simply groundless. Carl T. Bogus is not so sure. In Why Lawsuits Are Good for America, Bogus argues that common law works far better than commonly understood. Indeed, Bogus contends that while the system can and occasionally does produce “wrong” results, it is very difficult for it to make flatly irrational decisions. Blending history, theory, empirical data, and colorful case studies, Bogus explains why the common law, rather than being outdated, may be more necessary than ever. As Bogus sees it, the common law is an essential adjunct to governmental regulation—essential, in part, because it is not as easily manipulated by big business. Meanwhile, big business has launched an all out war on the common law. “Tort reform”—measures designed to make more difficult for individuals to sue corporations—one of the ten proposals in the Republican Contract With America, and George W. Bush’s first major initiative as Governor of Texas. And much of what we have come to believe about the system comes from a coordinated propaganda effort by big business and its allies. Bogus makes a compelling case for the necessity of safeguarding the system from current assaults. Why Lawsuits Are Good for America provides broad historical overviews of the development of American common law, torts, products liability, as well as fresh and provocative arguments about the role of the system of “disciplined democracy” in the twenty-first century.

In Your Defence

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Author : Sarah Langford
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2018-06-28

In Your Defence written by Sarah Langford and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

'As thrilling as a detective novel.' The Times 'Powerful, moving and often captivating.' Financial Times 'A compelling read for anyone who cares about fairness, justice and humanity.' Observer The Sunday Times bestseller ___ Sarah Langford is a barrister. Her job is to stand in court representing the mad and the bad, the vulnerable, the heartbroken and the hopeful. She must become their voice. Sarah weaves their story around the black and white of the law and tell it to the courtroom. These stories may not make headlines but they will change the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary ways. They are stories which, but for a twist of luck, might have been yours. With remarkable candour, Sarah describes eleven cases which reveal what goes on in our criminal and family courts: these are tales of domestic fall out, everyday burglary, sexual indiscretion, and children caught up in the law. They are sometimes shocking and they are often heart-stopping. She examines how she feels as she defends the person standing in the dock. She also shows us how our attitudes and actions can shape not only the outcome of a case, but the legal system itself. ___ What readers are saying: ***** 'Absolutely fascinating . . . thought provoking, powerful and a compelling read.' ***** 'This book broke my heart at times but also contained humour and such poignant insights into the criminal justice system.' ***** 'Sarah writes incredibly well - she's informative while maintaining suspense and tension, and conveys so much emotion in her writing