Law

A substantially revised and updated new edition of this highly-successful and ground-breaking text which analyzes the EU as a political system using the methods of comparative political science.A substantially revised and updated new edition of this highly-successful and ground-breaking text which a... More

This comprehensive, best-selling text provides an in-depth analysis of the theories of delinquency, environmental issues, juvenile justice issues, and the juvenile justice system. Renowned for its exhaustive research base, this book presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up-to-the-minut... More

CRIMINAL LAW will help you understand the general principles of criminal liability, the defenses to criminal liability, and the elements of crimes against persons, property, and society. Samaha's carefully chosen and edited cases, combined with his insightful commentary, show you how the law applies... More

The concept of UN peacekeeping has had to evolve and change to meet the challenges of contemporary sources of conflict. From a practical, operational and legal perspective, Murphy examines the problems faced by UN peacekeeping operations. Three case studies (Lebanon, Somalia and Kosovo) are used to ... More

This book has been developed according to the specifications of the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) O level syllabus 5014 for Environmental Management, first introduced in 2004. It also covers the requirements of the IGCSE syllabus 0680 for Environmental Management. ... More

Provides a bridge between the issues related to Public Policy and crime through the use of original articles to deliver a "whole-system" view of policy, crime, and criminal justice.Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice presents original articles on various topics of crime and public policy, ran... More

Enormous efficiencies have been gained over the past twenty-five years as a result of the introduction of computers and telecommunications technologies. The use of these systems and networks translates into a major concentration and centralization of information resources, however, this consolidatio... More

This fifth edition of Malcolm Shaw s bestselling textbook on international law provides a clear, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the subject, fully revised and updated to Spring 2003. Basically preserving the structure which made the previous edition so successful, a new chapter on I... More

This book provides a basic working knowledge of international business finance. It includes a self-contained study of the instruments used by currency traders and hedgers, and will help the reader to understand how managers of international corporations carry out their business. Organized in three s... More

"The Global Justice Reader" is a first-of-its kind collection that brings together key foundational and contemporary writings on this key topic in moral and political philosophy. Designed for course use, and organized thematically, each section of the text offers a brief introduction followed by imp... More

In this intelligent and forcefully argued book, Hamilton explores the thorny conflicts between religion and society, detailing how some religious groups and institutions misuse laws intended to protect religious freedoms to justify child abuse, employment discrimination, and other ills.God vs. the G... More

In 1307, the Templars in France were arrested by King Philip IV's officials in the name of the Inquisition, their property seized and the men charged with serious heresies, including the denial of Christ, homosexuality, and idol worship. Confessions, extracted under torture, were brought before roya... More

The return of cultural treasures to their homelands has become the subject of heated public debate in recent years, highlighted by the controversial case of the Elgin Marbles. In this important and pioneering work, Jeanette Greenfield discusses the historical, legal and political issues surrounding ... More

This successful and time-tested text features a classic organization, and traditional presentation of case law, coupled with coverage of recent trends in law and ample student pedagogy. The authors' combined legal and practical experience provides students with first-hand insights into the American ... More