Community and Collective Rights presents an argument for the existence of moral rights held by groups and a resulting account of how to reconcile group rights with individual rights and with the right
The author is a Norwegian architect affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. In this slim volume (formatted horizontally and measuring 12x8.5") he sets forth some provocativ
Morris (emeritus, criminology and criminal justice, U. of London, England) and Blom-Cooper (a retired lawyer and professor of criminology) argue that the criminal law of England and Wales with regards
This is a highly accessible text that provides detailed coverage of the key concepts, ideas, principles and techniques of sport marketing. It combines clear and concise explanations with applied case
The Constitution of the Republic of Austria originated in 1920. From the beginning, it represented a compromise between deeply-opposed political parties with widely divergent moral and political princ
This book deals with sentencing in international criminal law, focusing on the approach of the UN ad hoc Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR). In contrast to sentencing in dome
As many parts of the world are experiencing or are expected to experience a rapid "graying" of their populations, combined with the economic turmoil that began in 2008, the role and sustainability of
This volume focuses on the concept of a necessary entity through an interlinking with two organizational principles - the principle of cooperation and the principle of hierarchy - which imply the noti
Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity concerns everybody, but it is foremost lesbian and gay persons who have to deal with it, especially when confronting the discovery of the
This collection of nineteen articles on Hepatitis C showcases state-of-the-art research and highlights new avenues for understanding and treating this dangerous liver disease. Beginning with an overvi
In this book, author Bendangjungshi brings into dialogue the three leading Northeast Indian tribal theologians - Renthy Keitzar, K. Thanzauva, and Wati Longchar - with the Western theology of Dietrich
Adeh’s work is a rich contribution to the discourse on oil resources and the twin problems of corruption and ecological degradation in Nigeria, with lessons for other sub-Saharan African countries. It
This volume's 23 contributions from senior and younger researchers working with the Ancient Near Eastern heritage are based on the hypothesis of a general empiric attitude of Ancient Mesopotamian scho
This study deals with the filmic self-representation of Native Americans. It focuses on five contemporary features directed by indigenes, and it deconstructs the ways in which they respond to the lega
Anne Enright is one of the most innovative and exciting writers in Ireland - and indeed, the world today - whose work encompasses a wide range of genres, themes, and interests. With her dark humor and
This comprehensive study of the short lived Irish political party draws upon internal documents and interviews with important party insiders to paint a complete picture of motivations for the formatio
The papers collected in this volume discuss the sensory dimension of cityscapes, with focus on touch and smell. Both have been traditionally considered "lower senses" and thus unworthy of being cultiv
Peace, conflict transformation, and dance are the core topics of this book. It deals with peace and conflict in a different perspective: peace here is understood as plural and incomplete - as a practi
In this book, scholars from different disciplines use case studies drawn from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark to analyze the last century's construction of, engagement with, and challenges to bot
In the light of the centennial of the World Mission Conference in Edinburgh (1910-2010), Dutch missiologists reflect on issues on the borderline between missiology and intercultural theology, with som
The ten papers in this collection examine the rise of China as an economic power, trace the origins of India's Israel policy, describe India's engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council, and explor
Whenever and wherever they intervene, international peace-keeping and stabilization missions are generally faced with complex challenges and situations involving a high degree of uncertainty, for the
After achieving independence in 1947, the government of India and the Reserve Bank of India have made concerted efforts to provide the poor with access to credit. Despite the phenomenal increase in th
This book examines strategic and diplomatic issues concerning Ireland at the beginning of the twentieth century, together with espionage, sabotage and propaganda operations of foreign powers trying to
Resulting from the research program "public governance and the welfare state," conducted by researchers affiliated with the U. of Groningen in the Netherlands, this study investigates the role of the
With the proliferation of international organizations and their ever increasing role in a wide range of policy fields, situations multiply in which human rights are threatened or violated through the
Fluidity of Place - now in paperback - presents an interdisciplinary conversation with theories of space-time, place, and globalization at the cutting edge of social theory. Focusing on the constructi
This is the first and most comprehensive comparative study on modern sales law in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The book deals with a great number of court decisions and arbitral awards, includi
This work analyzes the reimbursement for attorney's fees with regard to the applicable national laws of Switzerland, Germany, France, England, and the US, and with regard to the international arbitrat
Religious traditions have always been dependent on human ecologies while on the other hand vibrantly affecting our perceptions of nature and sociocultural practices with(in) it. If life and religion c
This is a work of ethnographic reflection on Hmong society, history, and culture, dealing with questions of the self and the notion that a romantic self inspired the ethos of hedonism associated with
Celik (sociology, U. of Freiburg, Germany) examines the emergence and development of new democratic street traders' organizations in Durban, South Africa; their relations with the largest union federa
This book is an investigation of Muslims’ perceptions of Islamic Fundamentalism and of United States foreign policy. It specifically deals with the impact of the "Bush Doctrine" and examines how this
Histories of Europe rarely give the Scandinavian countries more than a passing reference, generally involving conflict with the continent. Imsen (medieval and early modern history, Norwegian Universit
The Law of Construction Disputes covers the construction dispute process by analysing the main areas that can lead to disputes and how to effectively deal with them once they have arisen. The book com
This volume seeks to explore the potential locations of constitutional values, their relationship with the text of the constitution, their function in judicial reasoning and beyond the confines of cou
This innovative series meets the urgent need for comprehensive and new accounts of irish writing across the centureies which combine readability with critical authority and information with insight. E
Talk, thinking and philosophy are crucial elements of the primary curriculum, but how can the busy classroom teacher provide children with the opportunities to develop skills in these areas? This book
East Asia is a powerhouse of economic and social development, with cultural industries that have burgeoned as countries in the region have generated consumer economies and a middle class. Despite ongo
In an age of globalization, free trade should be synonymous with prosperity for all. Yet too often, small farmers, indigenous peoples, people with HIV, and others are left out of the picture. This boo
