Written in 1939, this volume represents the first systematic revision of Parson’s theory of action following the publication of The Structure of Social Action. It presents the distinctions among cogni
This eleventh volume of proceedings of the annual Friends of Medieval Dublin Symposium has two important reviews of our state of knowledge on the archaeology of medieval Dublin: Linzi Simpson updates
Knowledge of nature may be common to all of humanity, yet it is written in many tongues. The story of the Tower of Babel is not only an etiology of the multitude of languages, it also suggests that a
This collection of twenty-two essays in literary criticism explores new research on concepts of radicalism and dissent in the analysis of Irish literature. Addressing a wide variety of source material
This book is a collection of essays on the critical subject of migration in a global context. The book offers insights into the broad range of experiences of migrants in diverse settings. It also exam
Uganda, like elsewhere in the world, is experiencing a moral decline. Many are concerned that this necessitates acquainting the nation's young people with appropriate role models, beginning with an un
This third volume of the series Select Proceedings of the European Society of International Law contains the proceedings of the fourth biennial conference organized by the European Society of Internat
This compact (5x8") study is part of a series of short, accessible books on specific aspects of the 1916 Rising. It offers a day-by-day account, from April 24 to April 30, of the occupation of the Fou
This book explores the essence of the institution of marriage: what is the meaning of marriage today, how has marriage been influenced by the legal recognition of new cohabitation models, and what sho
Bauernfeind (zoology, The Natural History Museum of Vienna) and Soldan (ecology of aquatic insects, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic) present an overview of the present state of research on mayflie
The Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) is the result of more than 25 years of academic research on European private law. The final academic version of the DCFR was published in October 2009, and c
A shortened version of this text was delivered by Joop F.M. Koppenjan on February 3, 2012, on the occasion of the public acceptance of the chair 'Public Administration, in particular the study of poli
The 21 research papers collected here reveal current thinking on India's growing engagement with Southeast Asia and Southeast Asia's reciprocal engagement strategy. Contributors are Indian academics,
Now in paperback, Being Jewish and Doing Justice expands the standard concept of Jewish Studies. The prologue offers a novel reading of the idea of 'the people of God, ' placing the people firmly 'in
Guelke (comparative politics, Queen's U. of Belfast, Ireland) and Tournon (National Foundation of Political Science, Institute of Political Studies, U. of Grenoble, France) assemble five essays that a
In the last two decades, the philosophy of criminal law has undergone a vibrant revival in Canada. The adoption of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has given the Supreme Court of Canada unprecedente
Textbooks on international law, dicta of the International Court of Justice and the International Law Commission's 'Guiding Principles applicable to unilateral declarations of states capable of creati
This history of infanticide in Ireland in the early twentieth century explores issues of gender, class and criminality in the context of a developing modern society. Through an examination of numerous
Villages on Stage examines the contribution of folklore and ethnography to the construction of national identity in post-Soviet Moldova through the development of a new genre of folkloric performance.
Gathering the Tide: An Anthology of Contemporary Arabian Gulf Poetry brings readers into the rich and vibrant world of the Arabian Gulf, offering an understanding of the people and culture of the regi
The last decade of the 20th century saw the revival of global efforts aimed at tackling some of the most atrocious crimes of concern to mankind. Legal initiatives at international, regional, and natio
This collection of 15 essays explores the experiences of unemployed or marginally employed people in terms of resilience. It's the outcome of a 2010 conference in Salzburg, Austria on the topic. Their
Fundamental rights provisions are known for their relatively vague and general formulation. As a result, judges dealing with these provisions are confronted with many and often controversial interpret
While the economies of the world become more and more integrated, differences in the cultures remain. The economics of cultural diversity and of cultural interactions are the main theme of this book.
Gathering the Tide: An Anthology of Contemporary Arabian Gulf Poetry brings readers into the rich and vibrant world of the Arabian Gulf, offering an understanding of the people and culture of the regi
Johannsen, who is not further identified, analyzes the European Union's Comprehensive Approach to Crisis Management, comparing the relevant policy with actual practice. Her case study is the crisis ma
How will a world with blogs, tweets, and online journalism affect the courts, court reporting, and journalism? How will these changes affect public confidence and trust in the judicial system? Author
This collection gathers twenty one articles published over the last thirty years in academic journals discussing Syria's relations with Israel. Rabinovich was formerly Israel's chief negotiator with S
On the basis of the legal provisions currently in force - and of the practices of the CJEU and of the European Commission on their application - this book provides an in-depth analysis of the legal re
Appealing to fishing enthusiasts and students of unique ecologies, this interesting work on the fish of the rivers of arid Australian regions provides a compelling narrative on issues of ecological hi
This book explores the origins of the role of the Master or head of the order of Sempringham, the only monastic order to be founded in medieval England, from the foundation of the order to the final d
"This set of essays explores how constitutions change and are changed in a number of countries, and how the 'constitution' of the EU changes and is changed. For a range of reasons, including internal
Now available in paperback, Fiduciary Loyalty presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature and function of fiduciary duties. The concept of loyalty, which lies at the heart of fiduciary doctrine, i
This study deals with contemporary African American science fiction. It focuses on three texts by Derrick Bell, Octavia Butler, and Walter Mosley and examines the ways in which they convert the domina
"This book assembles some of the most exciting scholars working in the field of history to explore the theme of 'power' in history - examining the complexities, controversies, and contradictions of po
Kerr, director of the Centre for the Study of Divided Societies at King's College London, presents this analysis of the 1973 power sharing agreement in Northern Ireland and the political causes of its
This collection of eleven articles on the history of finance examines the era of rapid organized economic development in Britain, Ireland and America in the eighteenth century and the effects of new p
This book covers five areas of family property law in Europe: matrimonial property law, family contracts (issues of autonomy), the legal protection of older people, the freedom of testation and protec
Derived from a research project and subsequent conference at the University of Wurtburg in January of 2010, this collection of papers on the European Union's office of the High Commissioner for Common
This book examines key theoretical counselling perspectives and applies these specifically to work with young people. It establishes how to build counselling relationships in order to support young pe
