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The game-theoretic analysis of rights forms a rapidly growing field of study t... The game-theoretic analysis of rights forms a rapidly growing field of study to which this book makes an important contribution. Van Hees combines the game-theoretic approach with the results and tools from logic in particular from the logic of... more

Armed forces can be confronted with the problem of correctly classifying a tar... Armed forces can be confronted with the problem of correctly classifying a targeted group as one that is or is not party to an armed conflict. In particular this happens in a context of a high level of violence where a non-international armed... more

This casebook teaches students to think like lawyers with many kinds of skill-... This casebook teaches students to think like lawyers with many kinds of skill-building problems. It teaches them to think about the problems of regulating bioethical issues not just with cases but with patients accounts of their illnesses doctors... more

Micro allergen reduction filter Outperforms non-electrostatic filters Twenty t... Micro allergen reduction filter Outperforms non-electrostatic filters Twenty times more efficient than fiberglass filters Attracts and captures microscopic allergens like bacteria and particles that can carry viruses Captures large allergens like... more

Jurisdiction and arbitration clauses are two different mechanisms that help to... Jurisdiction and arbitration clauses are two different mechanisms that help to ensure impartiality and predictability in international dispute resolution. Despite their benefits these clauses can be inconvenient for parties that are forced to... more

A comprehensive and invaluable reference work for practitioners academics and ... A comprehensive and invaluable reference work for practitioners academics and students of international criminal law this series critically examines a complex and important legal area. Volume I considers the criminal responsibility of individuals... more

This book offers a new way to explore the administrative law beyond the state.... This book offers a new way to explore the administrative law beyond the state. Its aim is to begin to explore the complex reality of the interactions between EU administrative law and global administrative law and it is the first book on this subject. more

Regulatory and market developments have transformed the way in which UK privat... Regulatory and market developments have transformed the way in which UK private sector pension schemes operate. This has increased demands on trustees and advisors and the trusteeship governance model must evolve in order to remain fit for purpose.... more

Persistent organic contaminants which are bioaccumulative and toxic are a conc... Persistent organic contaminants which are bioaccumulative and toxic are a concern for the ecosystems and human health and are regulated under international law (global and regional conventions besides other). If semivolatile they cycle in different... more

As the author of this ground-breaking book points out there are as many sets o... As the author of this ground-breaking book points out there are as many sets of compensation mechanisms as there are countries. In a prodigious move to remedy this situation she examines whether it is possible to find a combination of compensation... more

This book compares the judicial review of legislation in the United Kingdom th... This book compares the judicial review of legislation in the United Kingdom the Netherlands and the South African constitution of 1996 probing the justification and scope of review to reveal the influences and practical matters of design and scope. more

Regulating Unfair Banking Practices in Europe : The Case of Personal Suretyshi... Regulating Unfair Banking Practices in Europe : The Case of Personal Suretyships more

From its earliest decisions in the 1790s the U.S. Supreme Court has used inter... From its earliest decisions in the 1790s the U.S. Supreme Court has used international law to help resolve major legal controversies. This book presents a comprehensive account of the Supreme Court s use of international law from the Court s... more

This assessment of the corporate governance role of corporate lawyers in the U... This assessment of the corporate governance role of corporate lawyers in the UK analyses the extent to which lawyers can and should act as gate-keepers counsellors and reputational intermediaries. Focusing on external and in-house lawyers roles in... more

Up-to-date information on international humanitarian law issues Articles and c... Up-to-date information on international humanitarian law issues Articles and current developments authored by leading experts Correspondents Reports giving the reader a guide to state practice concerning international humanitarian law Comprehensive... more

The Sixth Edition of this innovative text written by Derrick Bell continues to... The Sixth Edition of this innovative text written by Derrick Bell continues to provide students with insight into the issues surrounding race in America and an understanding of how the law interprets those issues as well as the factors that directly... more

International maritime law is far from inert everyday international affairs co... International maritime law is far from inert everyday international affairs constantly test existing law and in many occasions require its development. Serving the Rule of International Maritime Law is thus not limited to a description of the... more

An Introduction to the Rule of Law in Comparative Perspective.- The Rule of La... An Introduction to the Rule of Law in Comparative Perspective.- The Rule of Law in Ancient Greek Thought.- The Liberal State and Criminal Law Reform in Spain.- Some Realism About Legal Certainty in the Globalization of the Rule of Law.- Is... more

In recent years a number of criminal tribunals have been established to invest... In recent years a number of criminal tribunals have been established to investigate prosecute and try individuals accused of serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. These tribunals have been described... more

This edited volume is a timely and insightful contribution to the growing disc... This edited volume is a timely and insightful contribution to the growing discourses on public law in Asia. Surveying many important jurisdictions in Asia including mainland China Hong Kong India Malaysia Singapore South Korea and Taiwan the book... more