Child Law starts with the question “Who is the Child?” In direct contrast to the CRC, which calls for putting the interests of the child first in all policies dealing with children, it appears that th
The traditional concept of social justice is increasingly being challenged by the notion of a humankind that spans current and future generations. This book, with a foreword by Roger Brownsword, is th
It is increasingly argued that a focus on environmental sustainability is fundamental to effective and equitable governance, and ultimately for the good of mankind. This book argues that, in the face
This volume contains 10 chapters on the importance of horticulture in the lives, health, and well-being of urban populations. Geography, horticulture, and other specialists from the US explore the typ
Democratic countries are increasingly controlled by economic interests rather than by the rule of law. Charting the protesters and social movements "illegality" opposing authority this volume argues t
Terrorism, a widespread global phenomenon, manifests itself in the actions and the policies of individuals and groups, but also and primarily in the actions and policies of states. Delving into the se
More than 300 million people in over 70 countries make up the world?s indigenous populations. Yet despite ever-growing pressures on their lands, environment and way of life through outside factors suc
Climate change and other environmental problems are increasingly leading to the displacement of populations from their homelands, whether through drought, flooding, famine or other causes. Worse, ther
Legal "personhood" has granted corporations increasing powers while citizens and national governments face diminishing powers in the expanding global economy. As a result, corporate decisions undermin
Calling international law a failed enterprise, this book explores how we may yet reconstruct a true system of international rights enforced by international laws, and contemplates the limitations of i
Westra (U. of Windsor, Canada, and U. of Milano, Italy) assesses the legality under international law of state-based actions that may be labeled by the states involved (including the United States) as
Climate change and other environmental problems are increasingly leading to the displacement of populations from their homelands, whether through drought, flooding, famine or other causes. Worse, ther
More than 300 million people in over 70 countries make up the world?s indigenous populations. Yet despite ever-growing pressures on their lands, environment and way of life through outside factors suc
International law has evolved over the course of the twentiethcentury to protect human rights. But what are human rights? Does theterm have the same meaning in a world being transformed by globalwarmi
Surveying current international legal instruments and world governance regimes relevant to environmental justice, Westra (environmental law, U. of Windsor, Canada) finds them insufficient for protecti
The traditional concept of social justice is increasingly being challenged by the notion of a humankind that spans current and future generations. This book, with a foreword by Roger Brownsword, is th
