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Todd R. Clear, one of the country's leading experts in the study of corrections, George F. Cole, considered by many as the 'founding father' of modern criminal justice study, and new co-author Michael D. Reisig, combine talents for the new Seventh Edition of the market-leading AMERICAN CORRECTIONS. A great author team, Clear's expertise in corrections complements Cole's organizational view of the system and fresh perspectives offered by Reisig. Together, they present a well-rounded, balanced approach to corrections. AMERICAN CORRECTIONS, Seventh Edition takes a sociological and humanistic approach to corrections. The text treats institutional and community sanctions in a balanced fashion and offers a look at the system from the perspective of both the corrections worker and the offender. It also presents the concept of corrections as a "system" of interconnected organizations and carries this theme throughout the book. From a more practical standpoint, many find this text appealing because it provides comprehensive coverage without overwhelming students. At 22 chapters and 592 pages, it is very compatible with standard semester-long courses.
Customer Reviews:
Great corrections book.......2006-02-02
I've taught college-level corrections courses for quite a few years now and have kicked around a number of different corrections texts. This new edition is definitely an improvement over previous ones--it's much heavier on the recent empirical research, which helps me to keep my students "on track" with what the actual research indicates regarding a number of correctional topics.
I do have some students who may take issue with the authors' discussion on certain subjects (much like one of the reviewers here), yet much of their dissatisfaction is likely to arise out of their disappointment that the reality of corrections is different from their preconceived ideas of what corrections "should" be about (in general, such dissatisfaction is expressed by my younger, more close-minded, right-wing zealot students who have a long way to go before they're capable of thinking critically).
In short, it's a great corrections text. It might be a bit lengthy for a single course on a quarter system, but if you're teaching on a semester system it's great because you won't need to hoist a bunch of supplementary materials/books onto your students (this edition is more than enough to last you a full semester).
Review of American Corrections, 7th Edition.......2006-02-01
Clear, Cole, & Reisig present a thorough overview of classic and historical correctional philosophy that is strongly tied to their discussion of more contemporary issues. Each revision includes the most up to date, critically acclaimed research from top criminology journals. Additionally, they regularly cite the best government sources (such as the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Prisons) to support various claims. In sum, this is a fair and balanced approach to all of the important issues facing corrections. I have taught Corrections for many years, and would not consider using a book other than American Corrections.
Worst Criminal Justice Textbook I've ever read.......2005-11-10
The name of this book should be 'The Overly-Liberal, Bleeding-Heart View of Corrections'. This was by far the worst criminal justice textbook that I have ever read. I expect textbooks for classes to give the facts and be somewhat unbiased. This book gave a VERY one-sided view which portrayed anyone that is convicted of a crime to be the actual victim; all the way from investigation to parole. This view would have been fine if it had been countered with the other side as well. I was very disappointed. I read it from from front to cover, and it was brutal. This should be a book on opinion, instead of a textbook.
American Corrections Excellent.......2005-09-17
Excellent shipping, Book in Great Condtion, would definately do buisness with again A++++++++
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The Malleus Maleficarum is the most famous early modern text on witches and witch hunting. Often known as 'Hammer of Witches', the Malleus consists of descriptions of the practices of witchcraft together with recommended methods of exterminating them. It was republished twenty-six times and remained a standard work on witchcraft for centuries. Yet this key text has never before been available in a reliable modern scholarly edition. This fully annotated edition is based on the first edition of 1486-7 and presents the Latin text together with a full textual apparatus. An extensive introduction discusses the authorship, method of composition, and intellectual background of the work. The second volume provides the only accurate English translation available, together with detailed explanatory notes. This important edition makes this vital text accessible to scholars of the period and offers extraordinary insights into the attitudes and prejudices inspired by the fear of witches.
Customer Reviews:
Fascinating History and Translation.......2007-05-08
This is an informative look at a major historical text, readable (and enjoyable) by both the academic world and lay readers. The English translation will replace the woefully inaccurate Summers edition while the Latin text will become the standard modern academic editon of this important document. The introduction provides a factually enlightening interpretation of the background of the text from any number of points of view. The translation itself is very exciting to read, and the notes not only provide further information and sources but are actually amusingly written in their own right. The set will be of use and interest to anyone who wants to know more about the historical underpinnings of the medieval /early moder conception of witchcraft in their contemporary contexts. It also has just enough salacious anecdotes to make learning fun.
PS -- The first reviewer is factually wrong in part. For example, Mackay explains his terminology at length -- "sorcerer" is used not because he thinks modern readers will be unfamiliar with "male witch" but because of the needs of the Latin and of the authors' mindset. "Malefium" = act of sorcery (literally an act of "evil-doing"), while malefica = female performers of sorcery (evil deeds) and maleficus = male performer of evil deeds; sorcery, sorceress, and sorcerer preserve the relationship of the Latin terminology. The whole situation becomes entirely confused if you have to use "witchcraft", "witch" and "male witch" since it obscures the "evil" associated with witches in the mindset of the inquisitors. "Witch" and "male witch" are also misleading since their usage sounds as though the female is the default gender while the point is that anyone, regardless of their sex, can perform these acts of evil doing.
Disappointing.......2007-05-08
This edition lacks an index or a complete bibliography, an infuriating omission that seriously undermines the usefulness of this set.
While the blurb spruiks it as the only accurate translation and the only modern edition (of the Latin), there is no discussion at all of other translations (and their merits).
Some of the author's decisions about the translation of terms in this edition are highly questionable. For instance, the word 'witch' is not used at all (sorcerer is used instead), contrary to the universal practice and understanding of the time. The author imagines that the modern reader will be confused by the idea of a male witch!
The introduction, while lengthy, is dry and minimalist. The reader finds themselves constantly being directed elsewhere (in footnotes etc) to the more detailed and/or interesting discussions of others.
There is very little here to tempt anyone who is not a professional academic writing on the Malleus.
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This soft cover book contains a complete, unchanged reprint of Chapters 1-10 and Chapter 14 of Dressler and Thomas' Criminal Procedure: Principles, Policies and Perspectives, Third Edition. Please see that description for more about the style and approach of the book.
Customer Reviews:
Crim Pro Book.......2007-09-12
The cases are fairly easy to read. Although, it is a law school text book so it's not exactly a page turner. The cover is wimpy and tends to bend easily. The paper for the pages is pretty good and the font size is good.
Good Service.......2005-09-12
My book was received very timely, was in the condition promised, and I was kept up to date diligently via email.
Excellent!.......2005-09-03
Book arrived in a timely manner, and was exactly what I needed for class. Thank you!
Book Description
The story of the lie detector takes us straight into the dark recesses of the American soul. It also leads us on a noir journey through some of the most storied episodes in American history. That is because the device we take for granted as an indicator of guilt or innocence actually tells us more about our beliefs than about our deeds. The machine does not measure deception so much as feelings of guilt or shame. As Ken Alder reveals in his fascinating and disturbing account, the history of the lie detector exposes fundamental truths about our culture: why we long to know the secret thoughts of our fellow citizens; why we believe in popular science; and why America embraced the culture of "truthiness."
For centuries, people searched in vain for a way to unmask liars, seeking clues in blushing cheeks, shifty eyes, and curling toes...all the body's outward signs. But not until the 1920s did a cop with a Ph.D. team up with an entrepreneurial high school student from Berkeley, California and claim to have invented a foolproof machine that peered directly into the human heart. In a few short years their polygraph had transformed police work, seized headlines, solved sensational murders, and enthralled the nation. In Chicago, the capital of American vice, the two men wielded their device to clean up corruption, reform the police, and probe the minds of infamous killers. Before long the lie detector had become the nation's "mechanical conscience," searching for honesty on Main Street, in Hollywood, and even within Washington, D.C. Husbands and wives tested each other's fidelity. Corporations tested their employees' honesty. Movie studios and advertisers tested their audiences' responses. Eventually, thousands of government employees were tested for their loyalty and "morals" -- for lack of which many lost their jobs.
Yet the machine was flawed. It often was used to accuse the wrong person. It could easily be beaten by those who knew how. Repeatedly it has been applied as an instrument of psychological torture, with the goal of extracting confessions. And its creators paid a commensurate price. One went mad trying to destroy the Frankenstein's monster he had created. The other became consumed by mistrust: jealous of his cheating wife, contemptuous of his former mentor, and driven to an early death. The only happy man among the machine's champions was the eccentric psychologist who went on to achieve glory as the creator of Wonder Woman.
Yet this deceptive device took America -- and only America -- by storm. Today, the CIA still administers polygraphs to its employees. Accused celebrities loudly trumpet its clean bill of truth. And the U.S. government, as part of its new "war on terror," is currently exploring forms of lie detection that reach directly into the brain. Apparently, America still dreams of a technology that will render human beings transparent.
The Lie Detectors is the entertaining and thought-provoking story of that American obsession.
Customer Reviews:
Bluff, Fraud, or Viable Investigation Device?.......2007-07-06
Let me start by admitting that this book validates my preconceptions about the polygraph's unreliablity. There are numerous studies showing that the polygraph does not reliabily detect lies, yet the American government, police investigators, and employers spend millions of dollars using it -- perhaps engendering a false sense of security that it provides meaningful protection from criminals, spies, and thieves.
Alder discusses the polygraph's origins including the complex relationship between John Larson, its inventor (a police officer with a Ph.D. in physiology, August Vollmer (police chief and reformer), and Leonarde Keeler (a relentless self-promoter who popularized the device). He also discusses Keeler's wife, one of the first female forensic specialists and later a private detective.
As discussed in the book, the polygraph has long been excluded from American courtrooms, but it it a favorite tool of many police investigators and can have a profound affect on which suspects are prosecuted and on plea agreements. The polygraph's use by employers, security agencies, and for various political purposes is also discussed, with concerns raised about the misuse of the device for political grandstanding and coercion.
Alder mentions the variety of studies and tests that show that the polygraph does not work reliablity as a lie detector, although it can be a powerful bluff to elicit confessions (true and false). He also mentions problems with various other techniques and questions the underlying theory that lies cause measurable physical reactions. However, a reader interested in the scientific criticism of the lie detector and other methods would be better served by reading the sources in Alder's endnotes.
There's a wealth of good material about 1920-40s policing, particularly in Chicago, and about the origins of forensics in Chicago with a cameo by Calvin Goddard, among others.
What should have been an interesting science history is marred by left-wing ideology.......2007-04-16
Had Ken Alder stopped his history of the "lie detector" at about page 178, this book would have been an interesting, if not valuable, contribution to popular science history. Up to that point, Alder profiled John Larson and Leonarde Keeler, the two men most responsible for the invention of the modern version of the device. The two men were destined to become enemies as Larson tried to establish mechanized lie detection as a true scientific undertaking while Keeler veered more toward hucksterism.
The underlying story is humankind's eternal search for a means of determining who is telling the truth and who is not. Alder provides a brief history of the progression of this quest through torture to the jury trial to purported science.
The histories of Larson and Keeler and their interplay with characters like legendary police chief August Vollmer, the popular press, the courts, corrupt police departments and politicians as these men promoted the lie detector is fascinating and well worth reading.
Alder justifiably spends a lot of time pointing out the deficiencies of the lie detector while contrasting it with the slowly growing belief, by the press at first, and then the public that this highly dubious science worked. That too is interesting.
Intermittently, Alder informs us of the personal lives of Larson and Keeler. Keeler in love with his own publicity while he slips into alcoholism. Larson becoming increasingly addled while searching for the truth. Along the way we are introduced to characters like William Moulton Marston who had his own lie dectection system to sell --- and lived harmoniously with two women and went on to create the Wonder Woman comic book character.
At about the two-thirds point of the book, Alder switches gears from historian of the lie detector to sociologist and historian of American culture and politics. He slips into the role of left-wing idelogue and essentially ruins the book.
There is to me a telling error at page 169 where Alder cites the Hawthorne experiments as having taken place at General Electric. These famous experiments took place at the Hawthorne works of Western Electric. The studies were paid for by General Electric.
This sloppy scholarship becomes increasingly frequent throughout the remainder of the book. Alder seems intent --- if not obsessed --- with depicting a peculiarly American belief in the effiacy of mechanical lie detectors as being strictly a product of "conservative" political beliefs.
Alder's campaign, frankly, is creepy.
He spends a chapter on the efforts of anti-Communists to uncover possible subversives in the government, treating it as groundless. Alder focuses on Sen. McCarthy. But his vision is highly selective in that Alder leaves out all the Democrats of the time, including future President John F. Kennedy who also believed that the federal government was infiltrated by Communists who did not have the best interests of the nation at heart. Alder completely ignores the evidence produced by the Venona Project which clearly established the existence of Communists in high levels of the federal government. While the increasingly widespread use of the lie detector to root out subversives during this period was based on bad or non-existent science, Alder simply ignores the reality that many high placed Americans had reason to worry about the nation's security. Alder pretends that these fears had no basis in fact.
Alder spends many pages on applying 2007 morality to late 1940/early 1950s reality: the intensive effort to flush out homosexuals from government jobs. That was then: this is now. The "lavender scare" as he dubs it might have been worth a paragraph or two, but not several pages.
He goes on to note that lie detectors were banned from workplace use in 22 states, but fails to note the irony in his acknowledgement that these were the most heavily unionized states in the nation - and that this took place at a time when union leadership was being decimated for corrupt practices.
Alder puts "war in terror" in scare quotes and refers to people who blow up, behead and otherwise murder as "jihadists". The word terrorist is nowhere to be found. Alder also dabbles in --- and distorts --- contemporary history to reflect current left-wing memes.
Overall, Alder reveals himself as a left-wing political idelogue, not an objective historian.
In sum, Alder's chronological history of the lie detector in America is informative as light popular science history. His attempt at social history is a complete failure because he is blinded by his political biases. I would advise that if you have an interest in how a scientifically invalid technique such as the lie detector gained prominence in America, that you read the first half of this book. Also, I suggest you borrow it from the library or get it when it is remaindered: it's not worth the current price since only half of it is readable.
Jerry
This Book is Fascinating...I Wouldn't Lie to You.......2007-04-12
"The Lie Detectors" is the historical story of both the "lie detector" machine and the men who invented, researched and promoted the use of the machine. The men (and women) behind the machine were, in many ways, much more interesting than the machine itself, which has changed little since its invention.
Covered by the book are how the machine works, why it doesn't really work, why there was fighting between different factions involved with it's development and why the courts have not allowed the machine to be used in criminal cases. Also included are some of the high profile cases where the machine was used and how the machine either helped or hindered those cases.
The book is an interesting read, although it is a little "dense" in some areas. It is heavily researched and documented, and as well written as any historical work of its kind can be. If you are looking for a book primarily about the plain mechanics and operation of the machine, look elsewhere. If, however, you want to read the entire story behind the machine then this book is for you.
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Contains an overview of the criminal justice process, including the nature and scope of the Fourteenth Amendment. Also covers due process, retroactivity, the federal "supervisory power," and state rights protection. Touches on the right to counsel, transcripts, and other aids such as poverty, equality, and the adversary system. Includes reflections on the police, courts, and the criminal process. Provides insight into arrest, search and seizure, wiretapping, electronic eavesdropping, the use of secret agents to obtain incriminating statements, and the Fourth Amendment.
Customer Reviews:
Only buy it if you must.......2007-05-13
This was a required book for my criminal procedure course in law school. I hate to say it, b/c I usually only write a positive review but this book is awful. It is terribly organized, and at times it was actually difficult to decipher what case I was actually reading. Obviously buy it if it's required for a course you are taking, otherwise, don't bother unless you enjoy being frustrated and confused.
Worst criminal procedure text of all time!.......2007-03-16
This is, by far, the worst law text that I have ever had to endure. Not only are the major topics organized in a manner that defies all logical explanation, but the note cases are completely useless. I'm almost half-way through my criminal procedure course and have no idea what I need to know for the bar exam. I strongly suggest purchasing a supplement and/or alternative text in order to compensate for the many deficiencies of this book.
I would have given this book zero stars, if possible.
Poorly Organized and Edited.......2006-11-17
I am a law student, so I have read several law-related textbooks. This textbook is, by far, the most poorly organized course book I have had to endure. This is the time of year when law students everywhere are taking part in the old tradition of condensing their course notes into outlines that can be used to study for upcoming final exams. Converting the major points from this book into a coherent outline is grueling, because the textbook is "organized" in such a schizophrenic manner. At one point in the book, it basically admits to its own incomprehensible structure when it offers instructors and students the option of either continuing the book as put forth or following an "alternate" route that involves skipping ahead a few chapters, reading them out of order, and then returning. It's a law book, not a Choose Your Own Adventure story!
To compound the problem, the book includes volumes of material that either should have been cut out or at least paraphrased. For example, the book devotes considerable space to explaining the "standing" doctrine of the Fourth Amendment, yet glosses over subsequent cases that have substantially done away with the standing doctrine.
Book Description
This historically successful and important text is revised to meet modern course demands. Empey and Stafford provide an extensive, comprehensive and balanced look at the theories associated with delinquency. It is aimed at the upper end of the market concerned with theory. This text also focuses on environmental issues, juvenile justice issues, and the juvenile justice system.
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Since the earliest days of our nation, high-profile trials have captivated the American imagination. But such trials are more than mere spectacle: by providing a forum for discussion of contentious issues, they also serve as public ceremonies and barometers of thought. In The Trial in American Life, Robert Ferguson argues that we can only understand the importance of pivotal trials by examining their public impact as well as their legal significance.
In a bravura performance that ranges from Aaron Burr to O.J. Simpson, Ferguson traces both the legal implications and the cultural ripples of prominent American legal battles. He brings together courtroom transcripts, newspaper accounts, and the work of such writers as Emerson, Thoreau, William Dean Howells, and E. L. Doctorow to show what happens when courtrooms are forced to cope with unresolved communal anxieties and make legal decisions that change how America thinks about itself. How do such trials mushroom into major public dramas with fundamental ideas at stake? Why did outcomes that we now see as unjust enjoy community support at the time? At what point does overexposure undermine a trial’s role as a legal proceeding?
Ultimately, such questions lead Ferguson to the issue of modern press coverage of courtrooms. While acknowledging that media accounts can skew perceptions, Ferguson argues forcefully in favor of television coverage—and he takes the Supreme Court to task for its failure to grasp the importance of this issue. Trials must be seen to be understood, but Ferguson reminds us that we have a duty, currently ignored, to ensure that cameras serve the court rather than the media.
As comfortable with the intricacies of courtroom communications as with the law’s resonance throughout American literature, Ferguson in The Trial in American Life weaves his deep knowledge of American history, law, and culture into a fascinating book of tremendous contemporary relevance.
Customer Reviews:
What a great idea for a book!.......2007-08-31
While perusing the rack of "new books" at my local library the other day I came across Robert Ferguson's new book "The Trial In American Life". Ferguson is the Edward Woodberry Professor of Law, Literature and Criticism at Columbia University and as such is uniquely qualified to tackle this subject matter. This sounded like a very promising topic to me and as I scanned the table of contents I became quite excited. In what other book could you find a summary and analysis of some of the most historic and significant trials in the history of the republic all in once place??? I immediately checked this book out. I could not wait to get started.
"The Trial in American Life" spends a considerable amount of time focusing on a handful of the most high profile trials in our nations history. Aaron Burr was one of the Founding Fathers and served one term as Vice President of the United States. His fall from grace was spectacular even though he was ultimately acquitted of the charge of treason. You will come to see the wisdom in the way Chief Justice John Marshall handled this highly controversial case. Next, Robert Ferguson dissects for us the trial of John Brown who led the raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Many consider this action to be the opening salvo of the Civil war! It had been more than half a century since the trial of Aaron Burr. More than most, John Brown seemed to understand the influence and power of newspaper and magazine coverage of his trial. Some would say he played the media like a fiddle to get his most salient points across to the American people. See what you think. As an aside you might also be surprised to learn of the true origins of the popular song "John Brown's Body". Needless to say the true story is quite different from the conventional wisdom. In a subsequent chapter Ferguson tackles the trial of Mary Surratt who was implicated in the conspiracy to assasinate President Lincoln. Mary Surratt would be found guilty and become the first woman in the history of the United States to be executed. Yet most historians are convinced that she was innocent. A careful reading of this chapter will afford the reader an understanding of how such a travesty of justice could have taken place in this country. Finally, Ferguson discusses the tragic events in 1886 at Haymarket Square in Chicago and concludes with an analysis of the Rosenberg trial in 1951. Again, it is impossible to underestimate the influence exerted by the American media in each of these tragic cases. Robert Ferguson offer his readers much food for thought in his analysis of each of these proceedings.
In the final third of "The Trial in American Life" Ferguson discusses trials in the television age. There is seemingly much to worry about here and the potential for abuse is tremendous. However, televised trials and 24 hour cable channels are realities that are simply not going to go away any time soon. Robert Ferguson offers a number of practical suggestions to help mitigate the influence of media in the 21st century.
In general, I found "The Trial In American Life" to be a pretty decent cover to cover read. Readers are afforded a unique opportunity to compare and contrast important trials that cover a 150 year time span. However, at times I felt that the rather academic nature of this book made it a bit tedious. Nonetheless, Robert Ferguson has come up with an important work that will serve as a valuable reference tool for students for decades to come. Recommended.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty Good service.......2005-09-19
The book arrived very quickly which I was very happy about. However I thought that I remember the book being classified as "Like New". If I were to describe the book it would have been "Very Used". But it was only for school, so looks don't ultimately matter. But the service overall was very good.
Book Description
This classic best-seller, commonly referred to as "The Eagle", encourages students to become better citizens and to determine what justice means in our society as well as what role individuals play in the criminal justice system. This text examines criminal justice as an interdisciplinary endeavor, sharing elements from criminology, sociology, law, history, psychology, and political science. It challenges students to balance the mechanics and system of criminal justice with the human side of the story. Cole and Smith present an exciting and relevant introduction to the field of criminal justice. The text combines solid research and intellectual rigor in an approachable manner with detailed attention to current and compelling events to help students appreciate the many aspects of the discipline, and how they can participate in the system as citizens of the United States. Available for the first time with Criminal JusticeNow™, a Web-based, intelligent study system.
Customer Reviews:
Expensive Reprint of Free Information.......2006-12-18
This book is a great example of the passive exploitation of the college textbook market. Publishers have perfected the art of having an expert slap together material that is not elaborated upon enough for advanced students, or which repackages information that can be obtained cheaply (or freely) elsewhere. Then the publisher can charge a grossly inflated price for the book, encourage professors to require it for students, then keep the price high by forcing scarcity in the marketplace for those same students who are forced to buy a copy at any cost. This particular book will only ever be purchased by college students in communications law, most of whom can get 99.9% of the knowledge herein for FREE. Here's the rub - this book is almost entirely made up of reprints of court case documents, which record the rulings and reasonings of judges. But if you are a college student - that is, a member of the only possible market demographic for this book - then your college probably offers free or inexpensive access to database services (such as LexisNexis or WestLaw) that compile this information for scholars.
In this book, the "author" Zelezny has supplied a brief introduction that is so brief as to be useless. Then each chapter has an introductory page that features a paragraph on the overall topic, followed by a list of one-sentence descriptions of why each of the selected cases is of interest. Then the court documents for each of the cases are simply reproduced (with some omissions that enhance brevity but damage full learning), and only a handful of those cases are supported by any explanatory introductions or conclusions from Zelezny. In short, Zelezny just barely tells you why he's reprinting information that is free elsewhere. Instead of buying this completely extraneous book, the student would be better served by simply learning which cases are considered classics in communications law, then reading the cases (plus their supporting documents to boot) on the computer network offered by the campus that holds the class that requires this book. Guess which one costs less. [~doomsdayer520~]
Nice.......2006-09-02
My book arrived within five days of placing my order, which was wonderful because I started class the very next day. There was some writing in it as described, but I don't care because it's a book, and as long as I can read the text, that's all that's really important. Anyway, the book was in great condition, it was the right edition, and it's easy to read. Thanks for the great service!
Good Reason It's a CLASSIC! (9th Ed./InfoTrac Incl.).......2002-05-03
"Must-have" if you're interested in law or law school bound...Superb reference and learning book (there is also a Study Guide -- harder to find); you'll keep this book for years of use! If you take a Criminal Justice course, this is the text you should hope the prof demands. It is truly the best out there. Yes, it's pricy - but worth every dollar.
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