The Republic of Venice experienced relentless crisis in the early sixteenth century-political, military, ideological, and commercial. Focusing on Venice's involvement in the Italian Wars, these essays
Social theory can usefully be conceived in terms of four key paradigms: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist and radical structuralist. The four paradigms are founded upon different assumptio
Legal lexicography or jurilexicography is the most neglected aspect of the discipline of jurilinguistics, despite its great relevance for translators, academics and comparative lawyers. This volume se
Many 21st century operations are characterised by teams of workers dealing with significant risks and complex technology, in competitive, commercially-driven environments. Informed managers in such se
Weisbrod (U. of Connecticut School of Law) argues that individual security is supported by three interrelated foundational pillars: the family, private insurance, and government (through state provisi
The Encyclopedia of Cremation is the first major reference resource focused on cremation. Spanning many world cultures it documents regional histories, ideological movements and leading individuals t
Seven essays summarize reports commissioned by the Regional Agricultural Program coordinated by the Danish International Development Assistance Agency. They explore the place of women and gender relat
Examining recent US-Russian relations, Ambrosio (political science, North Dakota State U.) argues that seeming vacillations in Russian foreign policy--between "bandwagoning" and "balancing" vis-a-vis
The recent global expansion of Protestant Christianity and the increase in multiparty democracies has led to the multiplication of Protestant political parties. Freston (Christian perspectives on poli
In this complement to a 1995 anthology, also edited by Doring, documenting the institutional variations across West European parliaments, political scientists, a sociologist, and an economist explore
An official with the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal, Andrade sets out the many concerns raised by various governments regarding the availability, continuity, and reliability of
Vogler (U. of Sussex, UK) looks at international perspectives on criminal justice procedure, focusing on three traditions--inquisitorial, adversarial, and popular justice--to find ways to improve refo
Cultural Difference on Trial: The Nature and Limits of Judicial Understanding comprises a sustained philosophical exploration of the capacity of the modern liberal democratic legal system to understan
Bringing together scholars from around the world, this collection examines many of the historical developments in making data visible through charts, graphs, thematic maps, and now interactive display
All project stakeholders have different needs, objectives, responsibilities and priorities. For many project managers it is disturbing to realise that, for any number of personal or professional reaso
Addressing a neglected dimension in postcolonial scholarship, Oliver Lovesey examines the figure of the postcolonial intellectual as repeatedly evoked by the fabled troika of Said, Spivak, and Bhabha
Todaya€?s era of intense globalization has unleashed dynamic movements of people, pathogens, and pests that overwhelm the static territorial jurisdictions on which the governance provided by sovereign
The extent of mental illness concerns in the workforce is becoming increasingly apparent. Stress, depression, anxiety, workplace bullying and other issues are costing businesses billions every year in
The main challenges within international human rights law are generally thought to be in the fields of transitional justice, non-state actors, terrorism, development, poverty and environmental degrada
Offering a global comparative perspective on the relationship between German minorities and the majority populations amongst which they found themselves during the First World War, this collection add
Many myths surround male bodies and associated bodywork, especially when such bodywork is labelled culturally or socially atypical or 'problematic'. Bodybuilding, for example, has been explained in te
McIntyre's work explains the legal means by which requirements of environmental protection influence the determination of a reasonable and equitable regime for allocating rights to riparian states to
Since the early 1960s, the internationally acclaimed and highly distinguished Swedish geographer Gunnar Olsson has made substantial contributions to his own discipline. In addition, because of the tra
This series examines how the law of copyright developed as an instrument of political control and individual expression. The first volume discusses how proprietary notions increasingly dominated co
Kite (Cardiff U., Wales) has distilled his close reading of Ruskin's journals to elucidate the latter's developing conception of architecture, and specifically, the Gothic architectural forms of Lucca
George Buchanan (1506-82) was the most distinguished Scottish humanist of the sixteenth century with an unparalleled contemporary reputation as a Latin poet, playwright, historian and political theori
The world struggles with increasing threats to global sustainability, caused by population growth, overuse of fresh water resources, depletion of biodiversity, and reliance on non-renewable energy sou
In the emerging new collaborative economic order, innovation is achieved by an integrated process of collaboration between policymakers, business and society. Often, the focus for this collaboration i
Writing high-quality papers suitable for publication within international scientific journals is now an essential skill for all early-career researchers; their career progression and the reputation of
Representing a new development in the study of contemporary regionalism, Panagiota Manoli examines the process of institutionalized sub-regional cooperation and casts new light on the factors influenc
Serendipity in Anthropological Research explores the role of fortune and happenstance in anthropology. It conceives of anthropological research as a lifelong nomadic journey of discovery in which the
This book, stimulated by Andrew Kirk's mission theology, explores current reflections on a wide range of issues including: poverty and injustice, environmentalism, secularism, the place of scripture i
With new methods of treatment standardisation resulting in various benefits for patient outcomes, evidence-based medicine and evidence-based practice have emerged as defining features of western healt
Political scientists, legal scholars, and historians present a multidisciplinary survey of research on secession, an area that was the sole preserve of law until recently. After introductory chapters,
Drawn from in-depth qualitative research, Queer Company provides the first extended, academic analysis of gay men's workplace friendships, offering theoretical and empirical insights into a subject th
Romance was criticized for its perceived immorality throughout the Renaissance, and even enthusiasts were often forced to acknowledge the shortcomings of its dated narrative conventions. Yet despite t
No professional is an island. Despite their capacity to monopolize and erect entry barriers in terms of either formal credentials or membership of certain organizations, professionalism is inextricabl
Divorce has become a form of family change in contemporary western societies, spawning much research to investigate its causes and consequences. Such research has promoted a sociological understanding
Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700 Series Editor: Thomas F. Mayer, Augustana College, USAOther titles in this series:The Counter-Reformation Catholic Europe and the Non-Christian World Anthony D. WrightT
Taking on the neglected issue of the short story's relationship to literary Modernism, Claire Drewery examines works by Katherine Mansfield, Dorothy Richardson, May Sinclair, and Virginia Woolf. Drewe
