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The Trial

A History from Socrates to O. J. Simpson

by Sadakat Kadri ...

In an extraordinary history of the criminal trial, Sadakat Kadri shows with wit, legal insight and a travel writer’s eye for detail, how the irrationality of the past lives on in the legal systems of the present. A bold and brilliant debut from a prize-winning writer.‘The Trial’ spans a vast distance in time, opening in the dread silence of the Egyptian Hall of the Dead and ending with the ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

In an extraordinary history of the criminal trial, Sadakat Kadri shows with wit, legal insight and a travel writer’s eye for detail, how the irrationality of the past lives on in the legal systems of the present. A bold and brilliant debut from a prize-winning writer.‘The Trial’ spans a vast distance in time, opening in the dread silence of the Egyptian Hall of the Dead and ending with the
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Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia

Intersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law

Edited by 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 ... Read more

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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 Harm in Hate Speech

by Jeremy Waldron ...

Series Book 10 - The Oliver Wendell Holmes Lectures, 2009.
For constitutionalists, regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society. Waldron rejects this view, and makes the case that hate speech should be regulated as part of a commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities. ... Read more

$34.95 NZD

For constitutionalists, regulation of hate speech violates the First Amendment and damages a free society. Waldron rejects this view, and makes the case that hate speech should be regulated as part of a commitment to human dignity and to inclusion and respect for members of vulnerable minorities.
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Socialism and Legal History

The Histories and Historians of Law in Socialist East Central Europe

Edited by Ville Erkkilä, Hans-Peter Haferkamp ...

Series series Routledge Research in Legal History
This book focuses on the way in which legal historians and legal scientists used the past to legitimize, challenge, explain and familiarize the socialist legal orders, which were backed by dictatorial governments.The volume studies legal historians and legal histories written in Eastern European countries during the socialist era after the Second World War. The book investigates whether there was ... Read more

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This book focuses on the way in which legal historians and legal scientists used the past to legitimize, challenge, explain and familiarize the socialist legal orders, which were backed by dictatorial governments.The volume studies legal historians and legal histories written in Eastern European countries during the socialist era after the Second World War. The book investigates whether there was
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Judges and Judging in the History of the Common Law and Civil Law

From Antiquity to Modern Times

Edited by Paul Brand, Joshua Getzler ...

In this collection of essays, leading legal historians address significant topics in the history of judges and judging, with comparisons not only between British, American and Commonwealth experience, but also with the judiciary in civil law countries. It is not the law itself, but the process of law-making in courts that is the focus of inquiry. Contributors describe and analyse aspects of ... Read more

$73.70 NZD

In this collection of essays, leading legal historians address significant topics in the history of judges and judging, with comparisons not only between British, American and Commonwealth experience, but also with the judiciary in civil law countries. It is not the law itself, but the process of law-making in courts that is the focus of inquiry. Contributors describe and analyse aspects of
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Human Rights and their Limits

by Wiktor Osiatyński ...

Human Rights and their Limits shows that the concept of human rights has developed in waves: each call for rights served the purpose of social groups that tried to stop further proliferation of rights once their own goals were reached. While defending the universality of human rights as norms of behavior, Osiatyński admits that the philosophy on human rights does not need to be universal. Instead ... Read more

$80.83 NZD

Human Rights and their Limits shows that the concept of human rights has developed in waves: each call for rights served the purpose of social groups that tried to stop further proliferation of rights once their own goals were reached. While defending the universality of human rights as norms of behavior, Osiatyński admits that the philosophy on human rights does not need to be universal. Instead
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Small States and the Changing Global Order

New Zealand Faces the Future

Edited by Anne-Marie Brady ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book provides a critical examination of the foreign policy choices of one typical small state, New Zealand, as it faces the changing global balance of power. New Zealand’s foreign policy challenges are similar with those faced by many other small states in the world today and are ideally suited to help inform theoretical debates on the role of small states in the changing international system ... Read more

$284.38 NZD

This book provides a critical examination of the foreign policy choices of one typical small state, New Zealand, as it faces the changing global balance of power. New Zealand’s foreign policy challenges are similar with those faced by many other small states in the world today and are ideally suited to help inform theoretical debates on the role of small states in the changing international system
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Varieties of Capitalism:The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage

The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage

Edited by Peter A. Hall, David Soskice ...

What are the most fundamental differences among the political economies of the developed world? How do national institutional differences condition economic performance, public policy, and social well-being? Will they survive the pressures for convergence generated by globalization and technological change? These have long been central questions in comparative political economy. This book provides ... Read more

$117.98 NZD

What are the most fundamental differences among the political economies of the developed world? How do national institutional differences condition economic performance, public policy, and social well-being? Will they survive the pressures for convergence generated by globalization and technological change? These have long been central questions in comparative political economy. This book provides
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Making Laws That Work

How Laws Fail and How We Can Do Better

by Justice David Goddard ...

This book examines why laws fail and provides strategies for making laws that work.Why do some laws fail? And how can we make laws that actually work? This helpful guide, written by a leading jurist, provides answers to these questions and gives practical strategies for law-making. It looks at a range of laws which have failed; the 'damp squibs' that achieve little or nothing in practice; laws ... Read more

$51.05 NZD

This book examines why laws fail and provides strategies for making laws that work.Why do some laws fail? And how can we make laws that actually work? This helpful guide, written by a leading jurist, provides answers to these questions and gives practical strategies for law-making. It looks at a range of laws which have failed; the 'damp squibs' that achieve little or nothing in practice; laws
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The Unity of Public Law?

Doctrinal, Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

Edited by Mark Elliott, Professor Jason NE Varuhas, Shona Wilson Stark ...

This major collection contains selected papers from the second Public Law Conference, an international conference hosted by the University of Cambridge in September 2016. The collection includes contributions by leading academics and judges from across the common law world, including senior judges from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The contributions engage with the theme of unity (and ... Read more

$115.91 NZD

This major collection contains selected papers from the second Public Law Conference, an international conference hosted by the University of Cambridge in September 2016. The collection includes contributions by leading academics and judges from across the common law world, including senior judges from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The contributions engage with the theme of unity (and
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The Veiled Sceptre

Reserve Powers of Heads of State in Westminster Systems

by Anne Twomey ...

Series Book 20 - Cambridge Studies in Constitutional Law
This book is a comprehensive review and analysis of the reserve powers and their exercise by heads of state in countries that have Westminster systems. It addresses the powers of the Queen in the United Kingdom, those of her vice-regal representatives, and those of heads of state in the less studied realms and former colonies that are now republics. Drawing on a vast range of previously ... Read more

$66.69 NZD

This book is a comprehensive review and analysis of the reserve powers and their exercise by heads of state in countries that have Westminster systems. It addresses the powers of the Queen in the United Kingdom, those of her vice-regal representatives, and those of heads of state in the less studied realms and former colonies that are now republics. Drawing on a vast range of previously
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Code de la santé publique

Partie réglementaire -Sixième partie : Etablissements et services de santé. - Livre II : Biologie médicale (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code de la santé publique, Partie réglementaire, Sixième partie, qui se consacre aux établissements et services de santé, avec un accent particulier sur le Livre II dédié à la biologie médicale. Cet ouvrage incontournable est conçu pour les professionnels du droit, offrant une compilation exhaustive des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels qui régissent le domaine de la ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

Découvrez le Code de la santé publique, Partie réglementaire, Sixième partie, qui se consacre aux établissements et services de santé, avec un accent particulier sur le Livre II dédié à la biologie médicale. Cet ouvrage incontournable est conçu pour les professionnels du droit, offrant une compilation exhaustive des dispositions réglementaires et des textes officiels qui régissent le domaine de la
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Code général des impôts, annexe III

Livre premier : Assiette et liquidation de l'impôt. - Troisième partie : Dispositions communes aux première et deuxième parties (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code général des impôts, annexe III Livre premier, une référence incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Cette œuvre essentielle vous plonge au cœur de l'assiette et de la liquidation de l'impôt, en vous offrant une compréhension approfondie des dispositions communes aux première et deuxième parties. Chaque article est présenté avec rigueur, garantissant une clarté et une ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

Découvrez le Code général des impôts, annexe III Livre premier, une référence incontournable pour les professionnels du droit. Cette œuvre essentielle vous plonge au cœur de l'assiette et de la liquidation de l'impôt, en vous offrant une compréhension approfondie des dispositions communes aux première et deuxième parties. Chaque article est présenté avec rigueur, garantissant une clarté et une
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Economic Development and Human Rights in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa

Edited by Ines Kajiru, John Cantius Mubangizi, Elia Mwanga, Leonard Chimanda Joseph ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book explores the connections between economic development and the protection of human rights. Drawing on experiences from Sub-Saharan African countries, the book demonstrates how various economic activities impact the protection of human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book explores the core concepts and principles, theory and practice, accountability mechanisms, and key challenges to the ... Read more

$345.22 NZD

This book explores the connections between economic development and the protection of human rights. Drawing on experiences from Sub-Saharan African countries, the book demonstrates how various economic activities impact the protection of human rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book explores the core concepts and principles, theory and practice, accountability mechanisms, and key challenges to the
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Handbook of Global Legal Policy

Edited by Stuart Nagel ...

Series series Public Administration and Public Policy
Featuring a pragmatic approach to coping with the legal complications surrounding pretrial release, drug-related crime, and freedom of religion, among other issues, this timely reference presents a host of legal policy problems in diverse political and cultural settings throughout the world. Contributors bridge the academic gulf between worldwide and public policy studies, as well as the ... Read more

$503.24 NZD

Featuring a pragmatic approach to coping with the legal complications surrounding pretrial release, drug-related crime, and freedom of religion, among other issues, this timely reference presents a host of legal policy problems in diverse political and cultural settings throughout the world. Contributors bridge the academic gulf between worldwide and public policy studies, as well as the
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Core Concepts in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice: Volume 2

Edited by Kai Ambos, Antony Duff, Alexander Heinze, Julian Roberts, Thomas Weigend ...

The trans-jurisdictional discourse on criminal justice is often hampered by mutual misunderstandings. The translation of legal concepts from English into other languages and vice versa is subject to ambiguity and potential error: the same term may assume different meanings in different legal contexts. More importantly, legal systems may choose differing theoretical or policy approaches to ... Read more

$232.86 NZD

The trans-jurisdictional discourse on criminal justice is often hampered by mutual misunderstandings. The translation of legal concepts from English into other languages and vice versa is subject to ambiguity and potential error: the same term may assume different meanings in different legal contexts. More importantly, legal systems may choose differing theoretical or policy approaches to
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Personal Participation in Criminal Proceedings

A Comparative Study of Participatory Safeguards and in absentia Trials in Europe

Edited by Serena Quattrocolo, Stefano Ruggeri ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book presents a comprehensive analysis of personal participation in criminal proceedings and in absentia trials. Going beyond the accused-centred perspective of default proceedings, it not only examines the consequences of absence in various types of criminal proceedings, but also the fair trial safeguards allowing personal contributions during trials, as well as in pre-trial inquiries, ... Read more

$345.22 NZD

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of personal participation in criminal proceedings and in absentia trials. Going beyond the accused-centred perspective of default proceedings, it not only examines the consequences of absence in various types of criminal proceedings, but also the fair trial safeguards allowing personal contributions during trials, as well as in pre-trial inquiries,
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Towards a Rational Legislative Evaluation in Criminal Law

Edited by Adán Nieto Martín, Marta Muñoz de Morales Romero ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book launches a debate on the need to evaluate criminal policies and, what is more complex and ambitious, to develop an evaluation method. The contributions address topics such as the general methodology for evaluating public policy, preparing criminal statistics, and analyzing costs, cost-effectiveness and cost benefits. Additionally, the work explores the state of affairs in various ... Read more

$182.84 NZD

This book launches a debate on the need to evaluate criminal policies and, what is more complex and ambitious, to develop an evaluation method. The contributions address topics such as the general methodology for evaluating public policy, preparing criminal statistics, and analyzing costs, cost-effectiveness and cost benefits. Additionally, the work explores the state of affairs in various
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Judicial Protection in Transnational Criminal Proceedings

Edited by Martin Böse, Maria Bröcker, Anne Schneider ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This book proposes and outlines a comprehensive framework for judicial protection in transnational criminal proceedings that ensures the right to judicial review without hampering the effective functioning of international cooperation in criminal matters. It examines a broad range of potential approaches in the context of selected national criminal justice systems, and offers a comparative ... Read more

$304.62 NZD

This book proposes and outlines a comprehensive framework for judicial protection in transnational criminal proceedings that ensures the right to judicial review without hampering the effective functioning of international cooperation in criminal matters. It examines a broad range of potential approaches in the context of selected national criminal justice systems, and offers a comparative
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Arbitration Discourse in Asia

Edited by Vijay K. Bhatia, Maurizio Gotti ...

Series Book 208 - Linguistic Insights
Arbitration is the most widely used alternative method to resolve commercial disputes between parties. Since arbitration in international contexts is equally applicable to legal traditions across the world, there has been incessant effort on the part of all jurisdictions to harmonize principles and practices to establish a unified system of arbitration. As differences are difficult to reconcile, ... Read more

$223.89 NZD

Arbitration is the most widely used alternative method to resolve commercial disputes between parties. Since arbitration in international contexts is equally applicable to legal traditions across the world, there has been incessant effort on the part of all jurisdictions to harmonize principles and practices to establish a unified system of arbitration. As differences are difficult to reconcile,
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The Inter American Court of Human Rights

The Legitimacy of International Courts and Tribunals

by Natalia Zúñiga ...

This book provides a critical legal perspective on the legitimacy of international courts and tribunals. The volume offers a critique of ideology of two legal approaches to the legitimacy of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) that portray it as a supranational tribunal whose last say on human rights protection has a transformative effect on the democracies of Latin America. The book ... Read more

$113.92 NZD

This book provides a critical legal perspective on the legitimacy of international courts and tribunals. The volume offers a critique of ideology of two legal approaches to the legitimacy of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) that portray it as a supranational tribunal whose last say on human rights protection has a transformative effect on the democracies of Latin America. The book
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Code de la santé publique

Partie législative -Troisième partie : Lutte contre les maladies et dépendances. - Livre VIII : Mayotte, îles Wallis et Futuna et Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, Nouvelle-Calédonie et Polynésie française (droit français)

by Various ...

Découvrez le Code de la santé publique, Partie législative, qui se consacre à la lutte contre les maladies et dépendances, avec un accent particulier sur les spécificités de Mayotte, des îles Wallis et Futuna, des Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et de la Polynésie française. Cet ouvrage essentiel pour les professionnels du droit offre une compilation ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

Découvrez le Code de la santé publique, Partie législative, qui se consacre à la lutte contre les maladies et dépendances, avec un accent particulier sur les spécificités de Mayotte, des îles Wallis et Futuna, des Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et de la Polynésie française. Cet ouvrage essentiel pour les professionnels du droit offre une compilation
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The Concept of Modern Law

Polish and Central European Tradition

Edited by Michał Peno, Konrad Burdziak ...

Series Book 11 - Ius, Lex et Res Publica
This book contains texts prepared by representatives of various branches of law, philosophers and dogmatists who link a general reflection on law with caselaw. This ensures that the presented approaches are versatile and insightful, and that the addressed issues vary, the most important of which is the oeuvre of the Polish jurisprudence and its contribution to building a modern state and legal ... Read more

$110.50 NZD

This book contains texts prepared by representatives of various branches of law, philosophers and dogmatists who link a general reflection on law with caselaw. This ensures that the presented approaches are versatile and insightful, and that the addressed issues vary, the most important of which is the oeuvre of the Polish jurisprudence and its contribution to building a modern state and legal
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Transfer of Movable Property under U.S. Law

Discussed from a Functional Perspective

by Martin Lilja ...

Series Book 34 - Salzburger Studien zum Europaeischen Privatrecht
This book discusses legal rules for three functional commercial conflict situations under the laws of the U.S.A., mainly analyzing the U.C.C., the Bankruptcy Code, Common Law and Equity. In this context, the term conflict situation is meant to address a certain type of conflict arising between certain parties – e.g. buyer, seller, creditors of buyer or seller, or other types of third parties, like ... Read more

$159.03 NZD

This book discusses legal rules for three functional commercial conflict situations under the laws of the U.S.A., mainly analyzing the U.C.C., the Bankruptcy Code, Common Law and Equity. In this context, the term conflict situation is meant to address a certain type of conflict arising between certain parties – e.g. buyer, seller, creditors of buyer or seller, or other types of third parties, like
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