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When You Come at the King

Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump

par Elie Honig ...

"[A] deeply researched, keenly analytical, and frequently provocative chronicle of this singular judicial entity. . . . A senior legal analyst for CNN and former assistant U.S. attorney, Honig is well-suited to the task of providing a historical overview of the special counsel's function with the ever-evolving context of politics, partisanship and political skepticism." —Booklist (STARRED review) ... En savoir plus

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"[A] deeply researched, keenly analytical, and frequently provocative chronicle of this singular judicial entity. . . . A senior legal analyst for CNN and former assistant U.S. attorney, Honig is well-suited to the task of providing a historical overview of the special counsel's function with the ever-evolving context of politics, partisanship and political skepticism." —Booklist (STARRED review)
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Over Ruled

The Human Toll of Too Much Law

par Neil Gorsuch, Janie Nitze ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come ... En savoir plus

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come
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Seven Pillars of Wisdom

par T.E. Lawrence ...

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war ... En savoir plus

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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Lawrence is a fascinating and controversial figure and his talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of his masterpiece. 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' written between 1919 and 1926, is an extraordinary tale of action, politics and adventure. The story describes heroism through instances of war
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Dealing with Losers

The Political Economy of Policy Transitions

par Professor Michael J. Trebilcock ...

Whenever governments change policies--tax, expenditure, or regulatory policies, among others--there will typically be losers: people or groups who relied upon and invested in physical, financial, or human capital predicated on, or even deliberately induced by the pre-reform set of policies. The issue of whether and when to mitigate the costs associated with policy changes, either through explicit ... En savoir plus

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Whenever governments change policies--tax, expenditure, or regulatory policies, among others--there will typically be losers: people or groups who relied upon and invested in physical, financial, or human capital predicated on, or even deliberately induced by the pre-reform set of policies. The issue of whether and when to mitigate the costs associated with policy changes, either through explicit
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Leni Riefenstahl, la cinéaste d'Hitler

par Jérôme Bimbenet ...

Danseuse, actrice fétiche des films de montagne, cinéaste révolutionnaire, photographe remarquable, plongeuse hors pair, Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003) est, aux yeux du monde, la cinéaste qui s’est fourvoyée en se mettant au service du nazisme. En 1932, sa rencontre avec Adolf Hitler change son destin. C’est un coup de foudre réciproque. Dès son accession au pouvoir, elle accepte la direction ... En savoir plus

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Danseuse, actrice fétiche des films de montagne, cinéaste révolutionnaire, photographe remarquable, plongeuse hors pair, Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003) est, aux yeux du monde, la cinéaste qui s’est fourvoyée en se mettant au service du nazisme. En 1932, sa rencontre avec Adolf Hitler change son destin. C’est un coup de foudre réciproque. Dès son accession au pouvoir, elle accepte la direction
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Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law

par Dinah L. Shelton ...

Collections series Elgar Advanced Introductions series
Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the ... En savoir plus

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Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the
... En savoir plus
Policy Change, Courts, and the Canadian Constitution

Modifié par Emmett Macfarlane ...

Policy Change, Courts, and the Canadian Constitution aims to further our understanding of judicial policy impact and the role of the courts in shaping policy change. Bringing together a group of political scientists and legal scholars, this volume delves into a diverse set of policy areas, including health care issues, the regulation of elections, criminal justice policy, minority language ... En savoir plus

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Policy Change, Courts, and the Canadian Constitution aims to further our understanding of judicial policy impact and the role of the courts in shaping policy change. Bringing together a group of political scientists and legal scholars, this volume delves into a diverse set of policy areas, including health care issues, the regulation of elections, criminal justice policy, minority language
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Justinien

Le rêve d'un empire chrétien universel

par Pierre Maraval ...

Justinien devient empereur romain d’Orient en 527. Pendant près de quarante ans, le souverain de Constantinople poursuit un seul but : réformer, agrandir, unir son empire dans la même foi chrétienne et en faire la plus grande puissance du monde méditerranéen. Empereur « qui ne dort jamais », Justinien a unifié le droit avec le Code justinien et de nombreuses lois (les Novelles) ; il a été le ... En savoir plus

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Justinien devient empereur romain d’Orient en 527. Pendant près de quarante ans, le souverain de Constantinople poursuit un seul but : réformer, agrandir, unir son empire dans la même foi chrétienne et en faire la plus grande puissance du monde méditerranéen. Empereur « qui ne dort jamais », Justinien a unifié le droit avec le Code justinien et de nombreuses lois (les Novelles) ; il a été le
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A Global Law of Diversity

Evolving Models and Concepts

par Nicolò Paolo Alessi ...

Collections series Routledge Advances in Minority Studies
This book provides a global perspective on the accommodation of diversity within constitutional traditions, considering the most innovative approaches and legal instruments of the Global North and Global South. This field of study, traditionally dominated by a Global North approach based on majority-minority and rights-based discourse, is undergoing significant development. The work thus assesses ... En savoir plus

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This book provides a global perspective on the accommodation of diversity within constitutional traditions, considering the most innovative approaches and legal instruments of the Global North and Global South. This field of study, traditionally dominated by a Global North approach based on majority-minority and rights-based discourse, is undergoing significant development. The work thus assesses
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Gun Control: Do We Need to Ban Guns? Should We Allow Guns? The Gun Debate and What We Can Do

par James Persinger ...

GUN CONTROL, DO WE NEED IT OR NOT?If there's one thing that alot of people around the world know about the USA it's that the people love guns. Depending on who you are this might be a source of pride; knowing that your country provides you with the ultimate freedom to preserve life and liberty. For others it's a source of shame that even while being the richest nation in the world, it doesn't come ... En savoir plus

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GUN CONTROL, DO WE NEED IT OR NOT?If there's one thing that alot of people around the world know about the USA it's that the people love guns. Depending on who you are this might be a source of pride; knowing that your country provides you with the ultimate freedom to preserve life and liberty. For others it's a source of shame that even while being the richest nation in the world, it doesn't come
... En savoir plus
Underground Warfare

par Daphné Richemond-Barak ...

Underground warfare, a tactic of yesteryear, has re-emerged as a global and rapidly diffusing threat. This book is the first of its kind to examine tunnel warfare in a systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the legal issues while keeping in mind operational and strategic challenges. Like many other aspects of contemporary warfare, the renewed use of the subterranean in armed conflict ... En savoir plus

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Underground warfare, a tactic of yesteryear, has re-emerged as a global and rapidly diffusing threat. This book is the first of its kind to examine tunnel warfare in a systematic and comprehensive way, addressing the legal issues while keeping in mind operational and strategic challenges. Like many other aspects of contemporary warfare, the renewed use of the subterranean in armed conflict
... En savoir plus
Decoding the Court: Legal Data Insights from the Supreme Court of Canada

Modifié par Carissima Mathen, Wolfgang Alschner, Vanessa MacDonnell ...

This edited collection combines state-of-the-art legal data analytics with in-depth doctrinal analysis to study the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), Canada’s top court. A data analytics perspective adds new dimensions to the study of courts and their case law. It renders legal analysis scalable, making it possible to investigate thousands of judicial decisions, adding new breadth and depth. It also ... En savoir plus

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This edited collection combines state-of-the-art legal data analytics with in-depth doctrinal analysis to study the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), Canada’s top court. A data analytics perspective adds new dimensions to the study of courts and their case law. It renders legal analysis scalable, making it possible to investigate thousands of judicial decisions, adding new breadth and depth. It also
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Children, Human Rights and Temporary Labour Migration

Protecting the Child-Parent Relationship

par Rasika Jayasuriya ...

Collections series Routledge Research in Asylum, Migration and Refugee Law
This book focuses on the neglected yet critical issue of how the global migration of millions of parents as low-waged migrant workers impacts the rights of their children under international human rights law.The work provides a systematic analysis and critique of how the restrictive features of policies governing temporary labour migration interfere with provisions of the Convention on the Rights ... En savoir plus

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This book focuses on the neglected yet critical issue of how the global migration of millions of parents as low-waged migrant workers impacts the rights of their children under international human rights law.The work provides a systematic analysis and critique of how the restrictive features of policies governing temporary labour migration interfere with provisions of the Convention on the Rights
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The Ashgate Research Companion to Feminist Legal Theory

par Vanessa E. Munro ...

As a distinct scholarly contribution to law, feminist legal theory is now well over three decades old. Those three decades have seen consolidation and renewal of its central concerns as well as remarkable growth, dynamism and change. This Companion celebrates the strength of feminist legal thought, which is manifested in this dynamic combination of stability and change, as well as in the diversity ... En savoir plus

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As a distinct scholarly contribution to law, feminist legal theory is now well over three decades old. Those three decades have seen consolidation and renewal of its central concerns as well as remarkable growth, dynamism and change. This Companion celebrates the strength of feminist legal thought, which is manifested in this dynamic combination of stability and change, as well as in the diversity
... En savoir plus
Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia

Intersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law

Modifié par Wanhong Zhang, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu, Yijun Liu, Elisabeth Bjørnstøl ...

This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and ... En savoir plus

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This book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons’ organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and
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The Referendum and Other Essays on Constitutional Politics

par Matt Qvortrup ...

Until recently, referendums were little used. After the Scottish independence and Brexit referendums, they have come to the fore as a mechanism with the potential to disrupt the status quo and radically change political direction. This book looks at the historical development of the referendum, its use in different jurisdictions, and the types of constitutional questions it seeks to address. ... En savoir plus

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Until recently, referendums were little used. After the Scottish independence and Brexit referendums, they have come to the fore as a mechanism with the potential to disrupt the status quo and radically change political direction. This book looks at the historical development of the referendum, its use in different jurisdictions, and the types of constitutional questions it seeks to address.
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Copyrighting Creativity

Creative Values, Cultural Heritage Institutions and Systems of Intellectual Property

Modifié par Helle Porsdam ...

Collections series Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities
What is the relationship between creativity, cultural heritage institutions and copyright? Who owns culture and cultural heritage? The digital age has expanded the horizon of creative possibilities for artists and cultural institutions - what is the impact on legal regimes that were constructed for an analogue world? What are the tensions between the safeguarding of cultural heritage and the ... En savoir plus

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What is the relationship between creativity, cultural heritage institutions and copyright? Who owns culture and cultural heritage? The digital age has expanded the horizon of creative possibilities for artists and cultural institutions - what is the impact on legal regimes that were constructed for an analogue world? What are the tensions between the safeguarding of cultural heritage and the
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Le Québec, la Charte, l'Autre Et après?

par Leïla Benhadjoudja, Ryoa Chung, Ellen Corin, Yara El-Ghadban, Marie-Claude Haince, Deirdre Meintel, Cécile Rousseau, Marie-Blanche Tahon ...

Huit femmes, universitaires et intellectuelles, ont engagé la réflexion autour de la Charte, de l’avenir de la société et du vivre-ensemble. Elles inventorient attitudes, postures, dérives et discours identitaires. Elles dénoncent l’exclusion, l’arrogance et la discrimination, en questionnant les privilèges juridiques et administratifs que revendiquerait un groupe social au détriment des autres. ... En savoir plus

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Huit femmes, universitaires et intellectuelles, ont engagé la réflexion autour de la Charte, de l’avenir de la société et du vivre-ensemble. Elles inventorient attitudes, postures, dérives et discours identitaires. Elles dénoncent l’exclusion, l’arrogance et la discrimination, en questionnant les privilèges juridiques et administratifs que revendiquerait un groupe social au détriment des autres.
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Crédits et marchés carbone : risque ou solution ?

par Corinne LEPAGE ...

En quoi ce sujet, a priori technique et rébarbatif est-il devenu à la fois un sujet majeur et hautement polémique ? En quoi peut-il intéresser au-delà des professionnels du secteur ?Les raisons tiennent à l’évidence : les marchés du carbone sont au croisement de l’économie et du droit, de la finance et de l’écologie, de l’énergie, de la biodiversité et des droits humains.Les polémiques sur la ... En savoir plus

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En quoi ce sujet, a priori technique et rébarbatif est-il devenu à la fois un sujet majeur et hautement polémique ? En quoi peut-il intéresser au-delà des professionnels du secteur ?Les raisons tiennent à l’évidence : les marchés du carbone sont au croisement de l’économie et du droit, de la finance et de l’écologie, de l’énergie, de la biodiversité et des droits humains.Les polémiques sur la
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EU Chemicals Regulation

New Governance, Hybridity and REACH

par Steven Vaughan ...

This perceptive book provides an exploratory, explanatory and normative account of the EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and its regulator, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).With more than one million words of official ECHA guidance to accompany and underpin the 516 pages of REACH, comprehension of these cooperative regimes is ... En savoir plus

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This perceptive book provides an exploratory, explanatory and normative account of the EU Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), and its regulator, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).With more than one million words of official ECHA guidance to accompany and underpin the 516 pages of REACH, comprehension of these cooperative regimes is
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The Policy State

An American Predicament

par Karen Orren, Stephen Skowronek ...

The steady accretion of public policies over the decades has fundamentally changed how America is governed. The formulation and delivery of policy have emerged as the government’s entire raison d’être, redefining rights and reconfiguring institutional structures. The Policy State looks closely at this massive unnoticed fact of modern politics and addresses the controversies swirling around it. ... En savoir plus

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The steady accretion of public policies over the decades has fundamentally changed how America is governed. The formulation and delivery of policy have emerged as the government’s entire raison d’être, redefining rights and reconfiguring institutional structures. The Policy State looks closely at this massive unnoticed fact of modern politics and addresses the controversies swirling around it.
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Global Health Law & Policy

Ensuring Justice for a Healthier World

Modifié par Lawrence O. Gostin, Benjamin Mason Meier ...

Globalization has unleashed the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases, connected societies through vulnerability to common threats, and revealed the limitations of domestic legislation in addressing economic, social, and political determinants of health. Yet if globalization has presented challenges to disease prevention and health promotion, with the COVID-19 pandemic making clear ... En savoir plus

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Globalization has unleashed the spread of communicable and non-communicable diseases, connected societies through vulnerability to common threats, and revealed the limitations of domestic legislation in addressing economic, social, and political determinants of health. Yet if globalization has presented challenges to disease prevention and health promotion, with the COVID-19 pandemic making clear
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Adjudication in Action

An Ethnomethodology of Law, Morality and Justice

par Baudouin Dupret ...

Collections series Directions in Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis
Adjudication in Action describes the moral dimension of judicial activities and the judicial approach to questions of morality, observing the contextualized deployment of various practices and the activities of diverse people who, in different capacities, find themselves involved with institutional judicial space. Exploring the manner in which the enactment of the law is morally accomplished, and ... En savoir plus

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Adjudication in Action describes the moral dimension of judicial activities and the judicial approach to questions of morality, observing the contextualized deployment of various practices and the activities of diverse people who, in different capacities, find themselves involved with institutional judicial space. Exploring the manner in which the enactment of the law is morally accomplished, and
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Business and Human Rights

From Principles to Practice

par Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, Justine Nolan ...

In a global economy, multinational companies often operate in jurisdictions where governments are either unable or unwilling to uphold even the basic human rights of their citizens. The expectation that companies respect human rights in their own operations and in their business relationships is now a business reality that corporations need to respond to. Business and Human Rights: From Principles ... En savoir plus

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In a global economy, multinational companies often operate in jurisdictions where governments are either unable or unwilling to uphold even the basic human rights of their citizens. The expectation that companies respect human rights in their own operations and in their business relationships is now a business reality that corporations need to respond to. Business and Human Rights: From Principles
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