Law Books

The debate about the use of genetically modified organisms is fuelled by the f... The debate about the use of genetically modified organisms is fuelled by the fear of potential hazards of GM farming. Classic tort law already offers remedies should such risks materialize. In some countries this is enhanced or replaced by... more

In this age of collections that is ours many volumes of collections are publis... In this age of collections that is ours many volumes of collections are published. They contain contributions of several well-known authors and their aim is to present a selective overview of a relevant field of study. This book has the same... more

The UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules have proved instrumental to the effective resol... The UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules have proved instrumental to the effective resolution of transborder commercial investment-treaty and inter-State disputes. This book by two leading scholars and practitioners whose 2006 joint report began the process... 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

On the Limits of Constitutional Adjudication: Deconstructing Balancing and Jud... On the Limits of Constitutional Adjudication: Deconstructing Balancing and Judicial Activism 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

The essays in this volume consider issues at the intersection of freedom of ex... The essays in this volume consider issues at the intersection of freedom of expression and racial cultural and gender diversity. The claims of those whose cultures and beliefs differ from our own are no longer the exclusive province of diplomats as... 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

Kantianism Postmodernism and Critical Legal Thought presents a challenging alt... Kantianism Postmodernism and Critical Legal Thought presents a challenging alternative theory of legal philosophy. The central thesis of the book suggests an accommodation between three of the most influential contemporary theories of law Kantianism... more

Current resource from the Netherlands a country with a longstanding tradition ... Current resource from the Netherlands a country with a longstanding tradition in international law and EU law Information on state practice Peer reviewed articles and well researched documentation. 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

The first volume of the new Yearbook tries to catch the broadness of contempor... The first volume of the new Yearbook tries to catch the broadness of contemporary International Economic Law. In part I it brings together articles on a variety of subjects reaching from exchange rate manipulation and financial market supervision... more

The Application of EU Law in the New Member States - Brave New World is a uniq... The Application of EU Law in the New Member States - Brave New World is a unique volume providing readers with an in-depth analysis of EU-related legal developments in the twelve new Member States of the European Union. As anticipated the new Member... 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

Concerns associated with globalisation of markets exacerbated by the credit cr... Concerns associated with globalisation of markets exacerbated by the credit crunch have placed pressure on many nation states to make their labour markets more flexible . In so doing many states have sought to reduce labour standards and to diminish... 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

Up to fifty percent of financial forensic services are performed in divorces o... Up to fifty percent of financial forensic services are performed in divorces or in family law business valuations. Providing the first definitive publication on family law for accountants this book addresses topics unique to family law accounting... more

The statutory duty of public service ombudsmen (PSO) is to investigate claims ... The statutory duty of public service ombudsmen (PSO) is to investigate claims of injustice caused by maladministration in the provision of public services. This book examines the modern role of the ombudsman within the overall emerging system of... more