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This updating supplement brings the Main Work The Rome II Regulation up to date and incorporates substantive developments since publication of the book in December 2008. In particular it draws attention to legislation implementing the Regulation in the...

For nearly three decades, scholars and policymakers have placed considerable stock in judicial reform as a panacea for the political and economic turmoil plaguing developing countries. Courts are charged with spurring economic development, safeguarding...

What are the component parts of successful energy law and policy for nuclear energy in the 21st century? Nuclear power has been a part of energy policies of many countries across the world since its emergence as an electricity provider after the Second...

Despite some significant advances in the creation and protection of rights affecting women's health, these do not always translate into actual health benefits for women. This collection asks: 'What is an effective law and what influences law's...

With the aim of creating an autonomous regime for the interpretation and application of the contract, boilerplate clauses are often inserted into international commercial contracts without negotiations or regard for their legal effects. The assumption...

Should judges in United States courts be permitted to cite foreign laws in their rulings? In this book Jeremy Waldron explores some ideas in jurisprudence and legal theory that could underlie the Supreme Court's occasional recourse to foreign law,...

The Euro-Crisis and the legal and institutional responses to it have had important constitutional implications on the architecture of the European Union (EU). Going beyond the existing literature, Federico Fabbrini's book takes a broad look and examines...

After the collapse of the Soviet bloc, there are only five socialist or communist countries left in the world - China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam - which constitute about one-quarter of the world's population. Yet, there is little scholarship...

With nuanced perspective and detailed case studies, Due Process of Lawmaking explores the law of lawmaking in the United States, South Africa, Germany, and the European Union. This comparative work deals broadly with public policymaking in the...

The emergence of EU Private Law as an independent legal discipline is one of the most significant developments in European legal scholarship in recent times. In this 2010 Companion, leading scholars provide a critical introduction to the subject's key...

International Law on the Aims of Education is a practical and tangible guide to the international legal standards on the aim and content of education. Using Article 29 of The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) as a reference point, the book...

Comparative constitutional change has recently emerged as a distinct field in the study of constitutional law. It is the study of the way constitutions change through formal and informal mechanisms, including amendment, replacement, total and partial...

Hans Kelsen is considered to be one of the foremost legal theorists and philosophers of the twentieth century. His writing made significant contributions to many areas, especially those of legal theory and international law. Over a number of decades, he...

In the digital era, many African countries sit at the crossroads of a potential future that will be shaped by digital-era technologies with existing laws and institutions constructed under conditions of colonial and post-colonial authoritarian rule. In...

Company law is undergoing fundamental change in Europe. All European countries have undertaken extensive reform of their company legislation. Domestic reform has traditionally been driven by corporate failures or scandals. Initiatives to make corporate...

Two legal systems founded on similar Enlightenment philosophical and political values use state coercion differently to regulate a liberty at the core of the Enlightenment: freedom of expression. This comparative study of France and the United States...

What is the purpose of comparative constitutional law? Comparing constitutions allows us to consider the similarities and differences in forms of government, and the normative philosophies behind constitutional choices. Constitutional comparisons offer...

Why are independent courts rarely found in emerging democracies? This book moves beyond familiar obstacles, such as an inhospitable legal legacy and formal institutions that expose judges to political pressure. It proposes a strategic pressure theory,...

Comprising an array of distinguished contributors, this pioneering volume of original contributions explores theoretical and empirical issues in comparative law. The innovative, interpretive approach found here combines explorative scholarship and...

Drawing on the experience of recognised experts from across a range of different fields and jurisdictions, this landmark publication tackles default rules in private law in comparative perspective. Often underestimated, but highly influential, default...

This book, the result of a major international conference held at Yale Law School, contains contributions from leading scholars in public law who engage critically with Bruce Ackerman's path-breaking book, Revolutionary Constitutions: Charismatic...

One of the main challenges of our time is to be able to guarantee energy supply at a reasonable price. Policy makers, international institutions and the private sector increasingly look to the oceans as a significant source of energy. The Law of the Sea...

Judicial review constitutes an important aspect of any legal system operating under the rule of law. This book provides a comprehensive account of judicial review in EU law by assessing the vast and complex case-law of the European Court of Justice (ECJ)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783830550280Author Robert BodewigFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Berliner Wissenschafts-VerlagPublisher Berliner Wissenschafts-VerlagWeight(grams) 395g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783830539919Author Jiri Rajmund TreteraFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Berliner Wissenschafts-VerlagPublisher Berliner...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783830538608Author Miriam BeringmeierFormat PaperbackPage Count 326Imprint Berliner Wissenschafts-VerlagPublisher Berliner Wissenschafts-VerlagWeight(grams)...

This volume challenges the common perception that legal systems in developing countries are outdated or plagued by enforcement issues. Instead, it presents detailed case studies of private law in the Global South, showcasing how countries in the region...

This volume challenges the common perception that legal systems in developing countries are outdated or plagued by enforcement issues. Instead, it presents detailed case studies of private law in the Global South, showcasing how countries in the region...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789065447661Author Erhard BlankenburgFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Kluwer Law InternationalPublisher Kluwer Law International

The Chinese Civil Code (2020) is the first ever Civil Code in mainland China since 1949. In addition to the consolidation of existing civil legislations, the Code incorporated a number of doctrinal and structural changes that are significant both in and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783428188598Author Stefan PapastefanouFormat PaperbackPage Count 229Imprint Duncker & HumblotPublisher Duncker & HumblotWeight(grams) 345g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859660478Author Stanley P. JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Graham & Trotman LtdPublisher Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789028609983Author Alice H. HenkinFormat HardbackPage Count 215Imprint Kluwer Academic PublishersPublisher Kluwer Academic Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789785739718Author Anthony O NwaforFormat PaperbackPage Count 536Imprint Malthouse PressPublisher Malthouse PressWeight(grams) 744g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783428185108Author Maryam AbachiFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Duncker & HumblotPublisher Duncker & HumblotWeight(grams) 4209g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783428159932Author Anna-Maria Getos KalacFormat PaperbackImprint Duncker & HumblotPublisher Duncker & HumblotWeight(grams) 7389g

The principle of legal certainty is of fundamental importance for law and society: it has been vital in stabilising normative expectations and in providing a framework for social interaction, as well as defining the scope of individual freedom and...

A book series devoted to the common foundations of the European legal systems, the Ius Commune Europaeum series includes comparative legal studies as well as studies on the effect of treaties within national legal systems. All areas of the law are...

This book shows how the Austrian Constitution has been shaped and interpreted by the fundamental events in Austria's modern history. At the same time it emphasises the way in which the Constitution establishes a parliamentary system, with additional...

Drones, like any new technology, give rise to many challenges that require discussion and solutions. Their integration with the manned aviation system is one of the most important challenges for the future of aviation and requires the development of...