This comparative examination of the derivative action in Asia explores its function, history and practical application in seven... Læs mere
The first history to look at modern America through the eyes of its emerging ranks of professional experts, including lawyers, scientists,... Læs mere
Berkowitz shows that ancient, medieval and modern interpretation of the biblical verse of Leviticus 18:3, provides an essential backdrop for... Læs mere
This history of councils and decision-making in the Christian church draws extensively upon conciliarism scholarship from the last fifty years.... Læs mere
Investigating why some governments improve public services more effectively than others, this book highlights the case of administrative... Læs mere
This fourth volume of The Continental Drift Controversy explains the discoveries in the mid 1960s which led to the rapid acceptance of seafloor spreading theory and how... Læs mere
The second edition of Professor Lockman's book brings his original analysis up to date by considering how the study of the Middle East has evolved in the intervening years, in the context of the US occupation of Iraq and the 'global war on terror'.
Addresses the military's pursuit of 'usable' weaponry that is deliberately crafted to be less powerful, less deadly, and less destructive than the systems it is designed to supplement or replace.
Focusing on 'democratic deficits', this book reflects on how far the perceived democratic performance of any state diverges from public expectations. The... Læs mere
Decolonising International Law unravels the imperial and emancipatory nature of international law, showing how... Læs mere
Significantly streamlined and updated, this second edition provides a clear and succinct introduction to all of the topics in the contract law curriculum. Chapters highlight the most... Læs mere
Consanguinity in Context will appeal to a wide readership, from clinicians and geneticists to anthropologists and social scientists. Written in an approachable manner, with... Læs mere