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"Refugees in a Global Era" offers a topical and informative analysis of forced migration in the age of globalization, identifying mass displacement as an outcome of conflicts and contradictions in the global system. It looks critically at histories of migration, exploring the constructed nature of t... More

This second edition of C.F. Amerasinghe's successful book has been revised to include a new chapter on judicial organs of international organizations, as well as a considerably developed chapter on dispute settlement. Amerasinghe examines the local remedies rule in terms of both historical and moder... More

Michael Dummett is one of the most influential philosophers of the post-war period. "On Immigration and Refugees" draws together his thoughts on this major issue for the first time. Dummett asks what rights opponents of immigration actually uphold, what principles govern a state's policies on immigr... More

"The World Intellectual Property Organization "aims to introduce a much ignored element of the contemporary structure of global governance to scholars of international political economy. The book discusses: - How WIPO works, its antecedents and history- The debates about the role and justification o... More

In this book, the life of the 14th century jurist Ibn Taymiyyah and his position within Hanbali tradition is analysed. It is an original piece of research, taking into consideration the issues involved in madhhab affilation and Hanbali fiqh.In this book, the life of the 14th century jurist Ibn Taymi... More

In recent years, regulation has emerged as one of the most distinct and important fields of study in the social sciences, both for policy-makers and for scholars who require a theoretical framework that can be applied to any social sector. This timely textbook provides a conceptual map of the field ... More

Gives you the scoop on how the Court reaches its decisions Get involved and track a case through the system This fun and easy guide demystifies the federal court system by describing what kinds of cases the justices hear, outlining how cases reach the Supreme Court, clarifying legal terms, and expla... More

Praise for Business Power Creating New Wealth from IP Assets "Business Power is an essential handbook for every business leader. Creating and growing IP is a critical element of innovation and accelerates the transformation of knowledge to market value. Business Power provides a step-by-step approac... More

"Prisoners who have had no trial, guards who humiliate and assault them: It sounds like a scene from Stalin's U.S.S.R., but it is a reality in the United States today. American Gulag tells the horrifying story of men, women and children detained indefinitely by U.S. immigration officials as it has n... More

The Criminal Law is an immensely complex and fascinating subject, and it is becoming larger and more complex each year. The aim of this book is to introduce British criminal law through a study of its underlying principles and policies. Exploring the major spheres of criminal liability, the book rai... More

As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide becomes ever more indispensable. This fifth edition has been updated to include recent judicial and legislative decisions and the debates surrounding publication on the Web and other new media.As copyright issues grow more complicated, this guide... More

The Law of Evidence has traditionally been perceived as a dry, highly technical, and mysterious subject. This book argues that problems of evidence in law are closely related to the handling of evidence in other kinds of practical decision-making and other academic disciplines, that it is closely re... More

After an overview, the book presents career opportunities on the police force and in police administration at the local, county, and state levels and in the FBI. Other careers include county coroner, crime scene investigator, forensic anthropologist, crime lab scientist, judge, probation or parole o... More

A radical reappraisal of the role of myth in modern society. Fitzpatrick uses the example of law, an integral category of modern social thought, to challenge modernity and the denial of the relevance of myth to law in modern society. This title available in eBook format. Click here for more informat... More

The political dynamics of the European Union can often appear confusing, shrouded as they are in complex legislative processes. This book offers a clear and thorough critical introduction to the origins, development and current direction of the EU, and pinpoints the major policy debates animating de... More