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Book SynopsisA collectible hardcover edition of the landmark book about being black in America, featuring an introduction by Ibram X. Kendi, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an AntiracistA Penguin Vitae Edition When The Souls of Black Folk was first published in 1903, it had a galvanizing effect on the conversation about race in America--and it remains both a touchstone in the literature of African America and a beacon in the fight for civil rights. Believing that one can know the soul of a race by knowing the souls of individuals, W. E. B. Du Bois combines history and stirring autobiography to reflect on the magnitude of American racism and to chart a path forward against oppression, and introduces the now-famous concepts of the color line, the veil, and double-consciousness.Penguin Vitae--loosely translated as “Penguin of one’s life”--is a deluxe hardcover series from Penguin Classics celebrating a

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Book SynopsisThis A-to-Z encyclopedia offers students and non-specialist readers a broad introduction to the fascinating civilization of the Incas. Brief narrative entries, based on archaeological research and historical records, explore Inca settlements, culture, society, celebrations, and achievements—the texture and scope of the Inca Empire.Trade ReviewAmong recent works in Inca studies, there is nothing quite comparable to this reference work designed for the curious to follow cross-references and seek out both the classic and current sources mentioned in bibliographies accompanying each of its 130-plus brief topical and biographical entries. Editors Urton and von Hagen contribute about half of the entries, while the remainder are by 33 specialists in disciplines spanning archaeology, anthropology, ethnohistory, art, architecture, materials science, linguistics, history, bioanthropology, ethnomusicology, and museology. . . .The Rowman and Littlefield encyclopedia is well structured for its purpose...with a table of contents of entries arranged A-Z, another divided into historic personages and thematic topics, and a list of contributors with affiliations. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All libraries. All levels. * CHOICE *While the Inca Empire was the largest in the pre-Columbian New World, until recent decades it had drawn less scholarly attention than the Maya and Aztecs. Editors Urton (pre-Columbian Studies, Harvard Univ.) and Peruvian archaeologist von Hagen have gathered 35 Inca specialists to describe key elements of an empire that extended from Colombia to Chile and encompassed coastal plains, mountains, and tropical forests. The Incas did not invent a writing system but used quipus (knotted string devices) for record keeping. There are fascinating entries on fortifications, and their extraordinary road and bridge network, which was some 25,000 miles long, linked Cuzco to the rest of the empire and featured roadside lodgings called tambos every ten to 15 miles. Specialists and students alike will reap the benefits of this helpful reference. * Library Journal *Urton and von Hagen present an encyclopedia that has a broad introduction outlining the main themes of their volume before presenting material in an accessible format that can be considered current, accurate and comprehensive. Encyclopedia of the Incas at once presents its reader with a fascinating array of information but leaves them with many questions. For scholars, this will be ideal, leading to new branches of knowledge and research. For amateurs, it provides a further investigation into a fascinating culture with an emphasis not only on the people but also on their invaders. Fascinating, unique and important, this is a well-presented and important work. * s *Thirty-five specialists from varied disciplines and with distinct points of view contributed to this Encyclopedia of the Incas, the first of its kind. The challenge of the editors, Gary Urton and Adriana von Hagen, was to assemble an organic array of authors and entries that would result in a work capable of synthesizing the vast body of knowledge on the Incas in a comprehensive, detailed and authoritative fashion. At the same time, the volume is accessible to a non-specialist, English speaking audience; which, for historical and geopolitical reasons, is not very familiar with the world created by the lords of Cuzco. Through a careful selection that does not omit a single central aspect of Inca civilization and that also includes specific features of the most diverse nature, the editors have minimized the potential randomness implicit in any selection of this type while at the same time skirting the restrictions proper to the academic genre to which the work belongs. -- José Carlos de la Puente * Revista Andina *This comprehensive book features an expert cast of authors and a rich narrative that illuminates the Inca. Sections combining ethnographic, ethnohistoric, and archaeological data are particularly well-written. It is a valuable reference in general, but also (and surprisingly for an encyclopedia) a solid resource for scholars who will benefit from its interpretive strengths and bibliographic references. -- Ryan Williams, The Field Museum

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Book SynopsisThe Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation is a comprehensive global study of the life and work of Martin Luther and the movements that followed himin history and through today. Organized by a stellar advisory board of Luther and Reformation scholars, the encyclopedia features nearly five hundred entries that examine Luther's life and impact worldwide. The two-volume set provides overviews of basics such as the 95 Theses as well as more complex topics such as reformational distinctions. Entries explore Luther's contributions to theology, sacraments, his influence on the church and contemporaries, his character, and more. The work also discusses Luther's controversies and topics such as gender, sexuality, and race. Publishing at the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation, this is an essential reference work for understanding the Reformation and its legacy today.Trade ReviewPublished on the occasion of the quincentenary of the Reformation, this encyclopedia extends beyond the Reformation to include the Reformed tradition, more radical movements (e.g., Anabaptists), the Counter-Reformation, and the history and present state of Lutheranism. In addition to the alphabetical entries—most brief but informative, each concluding with a brief bibliography—there is substantial scholarly apparatus, including appendixes that outline Luther’s paradoxical doctrine of the Two Kingdoms and details about Lutheran bodies in North America. The 475 entries include doctrines and controversial topics (e.g., Sabbatarianism), religious phenomena (e.g., Marian piety), events (Marburg Colloquy), places (Slovakia, Wittenberg), and persons (Hieronymus Emser, Huldrych Zwingli). Also covered are subjects like printing, hymns, music, and family life. Luther’s teachings are examined in articles ranging from "Views of Women" to "Self-Love." A series of articles address why the Reformation mattered, in its time and in various religious traditions since. Among the most interesting entries are "Legends Regarding Luther" and "Postcolonial Luther."…. [T]his is a worthwhile set. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals; general readers. * CHOICE *To commemorate what has been known since then as the Protestant Reformation, publishers Rowman & Littlefield and editor Mark A. Lamport has masterfully selected and arranged a 941-page encyclopedia with articles informed by deep expertise on the life and work of Martin Luther and the Reformation…. The authors communicate their expertise with precise, succinct language, producing easily digestible essays that offer on average five references and resources for additional study…. [T]his new reference work is a must have resource for all seminaries and for most universities and colleges. * American Reference Books Annual *There is nothing quite like this volume. Besides the A-list contributors, it explores aspects of Luther and the Reformation that are sometimes left out, and it especially displays the relevance of Luther for a world in which his spiritual heirs are predominantly in the Global South. While an encyclopedia, this work is also a page-turner for anyone interested in knowing more about why the Reformation happened, what its emphases are, and what it means for us today as we celebrate its five hundredth anniversary. -- Michael S. Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary CaliforniaThis encyclopedia provides clear and valuable information for the Reformation anniversary and beyond. It gives a comprehensive overview from the Middle Ages to modern Lutheranism, from history to theology, with entries written by experts in their fields. Anyone looking for better and deeper knowledge of the Reformation will find it here. -- Volker Leppin, Institute of Late Middle Ages and Reformation, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, GermanyMartin Luther ranks with Augustine as a man whose legacy in the Christian world is both vast and enduring. Adored by many and reviled by some, Luther leaves no one indifferent, and his ideas continue to bear fruit in the church today. An encyclopedia is just what is needed to guide us through this dense forest of tall trees and thick undergrowth, and this volume fits the bill admirably. It will be a standard reference work for years to come and help the next generation shape its own approach to a man whose life and work changed the course of history. -- Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School, Samford UniversityToday we have the good fortune of welcoming an encyclopedia that uses the tools of modern critical scholarship to search for the real historical Luther and to recount the complexities of world history that followed up to the present time. The multitudes of scholars assembled to work on this project are all experts in their fields, ecumenically representative, and have no axe to grind. This encyclopedia will prove to be an invaluable resource in theological education not only in Europe and America where the heirs of the Reformation are decreasing but also in the Anglophone countries of Africa and Asia where they are numerically on the increase. -- Carl E. Braaten, Lutheran School of Theology at ChicagoThe Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation is a remarkable reference work. It introduces and makes an important contribution to the study of Martin Luther's life and theology. With its distinctive emphasis on the variegated breadth of Luther's influence, it also provides a unique vantage point from which to assess the significance of the Lutheran Reformation in global and ecumenical terms. This encyclopedia will be an indispensable resource for scholars and students alike. -- David J. Luy, Trinity International UniversityThis is an astonishingly thorough and authoritative reference tool that will be indispensable to any Reformation scholar for many years to come. -- Joel F. Harrington, Vanderbilt UniversityWhy does the Reformation matter? If you have wondered why we still pay attention to Martin Luther, then this magisterial, creative, and comprehensive resource will help you think in new ways about the ongoing influence of this Reformer. This resource brings the scholarship of leading global theologians, musicians, and historians into juxtaposition, which offers fresh insight both into Luther and the Reformation. It calls people to the urgent task of reimagining the wisdom Lutheran theology can offer a world in the midst of seismic shifts. -- Robin J. Steinke, president, Luther SeminaryThese volumes, at once compact and compendious, will be a welcome port of call for all students of the Reformation. The sheer range of Luther's and Lutheranism's influence, down centuries and across continents, is exceptionally well represented in these pages. -- Peter Marshall, University of Warwick, EnglandMark Lamport has brought together an international group of scholars in Luther and Reformation studies for this volume. They have translated their expert knowledge for a broader readership, while at the same time providing an excellent starting point for students and other professionals. The result is an important contribution to the global and comparative understanding of Martin Luther and the history of Lutheranism. -- Sabine Hiebsch, Theological University Kampen, NetherlandsAn impressive number of scholars from a wide range of perspectives offer their insights into both the topics one expects in a reference on Luther and many issues seldom treated in such works. Readers will profit from the variety of viewpoints and methods employed to explore the main avenues of Luther’s thought and career and to evaluate his significance for the twenty-first century. -- Robert Kolb, Concordia Seminary, Saint LouisThis volume provides the non-specialist with an excellent and sweeping view of Luther and Lutheranism that is both accessible and connected by bibliographies to the most important works of Luther scholarship, past and present. It also therefore provides the specialist with a useful reference tool. The scope of the articles, covering not only Luther but post-Reformation Lutheranism, and the quality of the team involved make this a delightful addition to the world of Luther studies. -- Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological SeminaryThe epoch-making movement that split the western Church and the Christian societies of late medieval Europe began five hundred years ago, in 1517, with Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. The Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation appears now at a crucial moment, offering a rich feast of concise and informative articles on the Great Reformer and the Reformation he began. Please, resist the urge to “Google it,” and turn to this superb resource instead. -- Mickey L. Mattox, Marquette UniversityThis book offers a wide range of relevant topics. In these articles readers will find reliable information and much that will stimulate their thinking about Luther and Lutheranism in a worldwide context. A fine encyclopedic piece of work. -- Hans-Martin Kirn, Protestant Theological University Amsterdam-Groningen, Netherlands

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Book SynopsisThe must-have guide to pop culture, history, and world-changing ideas that started in New York City, from the magazine at the center of it all. Since its founding in 1624, New York City has been a place that creates things. What began as a trading post for beaver pelts soon transformed into a hub of technological, social, and cultural innovation—but beyond fostering literal inventions like the elevator (inside Cooper Union in 1853), Q-tips (by Polish immigrant Leo Gerstenzang in 1923), General Tso’s chicken (reimagined for American tastes in the 1970s by one of its Hunanese creators), the singles bar (1965 on the Upper East Side), and Scrabble (1931 in Jackson Heights), the city has given birth to or perfected idioms, forms, and ways of thinking that have changed the world, from Abstract Expressionism to Broadway, baseball to hip-hop, news blogs to neoconservatism to the concept of “downtown.” Those creations and more are all collected in Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEW YORK “Fans of the Big Apple will delight in this well-written, abundant and justly prideful collection… The editors convincingly argue that everything from abstract expressionism and the auteur theory to punk rock, Q-Tips, the teddy bear, toilet paper (and the urinal), and zoning regulations owes its origins to the five boroughs.” —Kirkus Reviews “The depth and variety of images, including cartoons, iconic pictures, magazine covers, and newspaper headlines, capture the city’s character and make the book a standout… A must purchase; those who love New York will adore it, and those less enamored with the Big Apple will still find this fun and informative encyclopedia a fascinating portrait of the metropolitan area.” —Library Journal (starred review) “The Encyclopedia of New York ("City" is implied) has the charm and wry wit readers associate with New York magazine, combined with great illustrations and up-to-the-minute currency… The reasonable price makes it a worthy addition to a public library with patrons who enjoy lighthearted, browsable reference resources.” —BooklistPRAISE FOR HIGHBROW, LOWBROW, BRILLIANT, DESPICABLE: 50 YEARS OF NEW YORK MAGAZINE “With irreverence and spunk, New York magazine has been around for half a century now. This very big book includes an oral history of the publication and a wide look at its greatest moments.” —New York Times Book Review “When New York magazine began in 1968, it was unique: a brash conglomeration of ingenious writers, editors, and graphic designers who generated narrative journalism that was so classic it became new again. . . . Highbrow, Lowbrow, Brilliant, Despicable: 50 Years of New York encapsulates those five convulsive decades in lavish illustrations, vivid oral histories, and evocative recreations by, among others, Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Nora Ephron, Nicholas Pileggi, Julie Baumgold and Gael Greene from the magazine’s more than 2,300 issues.” —Sam Roberts, The New York Times “A delicious compendium of the magazine’s coverage from the half-century of its existence, this is the kind of book that incites nostalgia even for the moments you didn’t live though (there’s the original Tom Wolfe “Radical Chic” cover!) and reminds us of the things that haven’t changed (an essay by a wife titled “I Need a Wife,” timely now and forever).” —Vogue “Oversized, overstuffed . . . A great magazine is commemorated with an equally top-flight anthology. . . . The editors reproduce material that speaks not just to passing moments and fashions, but also to constant editorial emphases, such as high-quality artwork and portraiture. . . . History, local and global, unfolds in this fine gathering that represents a half-century and more than 2,300 issues.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “We tend to fetishize The New Yorker, but New York magazine has always been the publication that saw the city for what it is: big, brazen, and blustery. This oversized, beautifully-designed, 420-page book is barely big enough to contain its subject.” —Design Observer

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Book SynopsisHere is a completely revised, full-color second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information. This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers “everything horse” and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries explain wide-ranging topics such as breeds, tack, facilities, equine care and management, health and safety issues, riding styles and disciplines, shows, and much more. Whether you’re a rodeo hand, thoroughbred racer, seasoned professional, or armchair admirer, you’ll get everything you need from noted equestrian author Jessie Haas’ clear and thorough descriptions. American Horse Publications Association's Equine Media Awards Winner

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Book SynopsisIslamic law (the Shari'a) and its application is a central issue in contemporary Islamic politics and culture. Starting from modern concerns, this book examines the origins and evolution of the Shari'a and the corpus of texts, concepts and practices in which it has been enshrined. Sami Zubaida here considers key historical episodes of political accommodations and contests between scholars and sultans. Drawing on modern examples, mainly from Egypt and Iran, Zubaida explores how the Shari'a has evolved and mutated to accommodate the workings of a modern state. Law and Power in the Islamic World is an original and significant contribution to the debates surrounding Islam and ideas of modernity. As such its appeal and importance range across a wide spectrum of readers.Trade ReviewAbrar, 16th - 31st May 2005: 'A fascinating politico-social history of the relations between Islamic law and the procession of political masters which have ruled the Middle East since the Prophet's death.'

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Book SynopsisThe picture encyclopaedia in question was a popular work invented by preacher-turned-publisher Johann Siegmund Stoy in 18th century Germany. This study of individual objects provides an unusual perspective on the German bourgeois enlightenmentTrade Review"This is a truly magnificent book - the most impressive histoire totale of an object that I have read. te Heesen provides a fascinating series of perspectives on the German bourgeois Enlightenment through minute study of the production, physical make-up, marketing, reviewing, and educational uses of Stoy's world in a box." - Nicholas Jardine, University of Cambridge

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of Chinese History: A New Manual, revised and expanded to two volumes, includes the latest developments in digital tools and the ancillary disciplines essential for work on Chinese history. Volume 1 covers topics ranging from Language to Technology. Volume 2 presents primary and secondary sources chronologically by period.Trade ReviewA monument of scholarship, one of the great works on China published in English (or any other language) in the last hundred years. -- Lee Moore * China Books Review *Already the size of a telephone directory by the time of its fifth edition, in 2018, Wilkinson’s perennially popular Chinese History: A New Manual has now expanded still further into two volumes, with newly written introductions to each section, additions throughout, links to much recent scholarship, and new chapters that bring its account forward to the end of the Maoist era…An essential reference for even the most casual sinologist, with its pithy explanations of key historical and cultural issues, and extensive bibliographies for those who want to delve deeper. -- Peter Neville-Hadley * South China Morning Post *A magnificent achievement; the most valuable English-language reference book on China anywhere. -- Richard J. SmithWilkinson displays a mastery of a vast array of topics and subfields… No one undertaking serious research about Chinese history…should be without it. -- Bruce Rusk (reviewing the 2017 edition) * Journal of Asian Studies *A mighty book…magnificent. -- Jonathan Mirsky (reviewing the 2015 edition) * New York Review of Books blog *The book is in every way absolutely indispensable to work in Chinese history. -- Carla Nappi (reviewing the 2013 edition) * New Books in East Asian Studies *

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Book SynopsisVolume 2 of the Encyclopedia of Financial Models The need for serious coverage of financial modeling has never been greater, especially with the size, diversity, and efficiency of modern capital markets.Table of ContentsVolume II Equity Models and Valuation 1 Dividend Discount Models 3 Discounted Cash Flow Methods for Equity Valuation 15 Relative Valuation Methods for Equity Analysis 33 Equity Analysis in a Complex Market 47 Equity Portfolio Selection Models in Practice 61 Basics of Quantitative Equity Investing 89 Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management 107 Forecasting Stock Returns 121 Factor Models for Portfolio Construction 135 Factor Models 137 Principal Components Analysis and Factor Analysis 153 Multifactor Equity Risk Models and Their Applications 171 Factor-Based Equity Portfolio Construction and Analysis 195 Cross-Sectional Factor-Based Models and Trading Strategies 213 The Fundamentals of Fundamental Factor Models 243 Multifactor Equity Risk Models and Their Applications 255 Multifactor Fixed Income Risk Models and Their Applications 267 Financial Econometrics 293 Scope and Methods of Financial Econometrics 295 Regression Analysis: Theory and Estimation 305 Categorical and Dummy Variables in Regression Models 333 Quantile Regression 353 ARCH/GARCH Models in Applied Financial Econometrics 359 Classification and Regression Trees and Their Use in Financial Modeling 375 Applying Cointegration to Problems in Finance 383 Nonlinearity and Nonlinear Econometric Models in Finance 401 Robust Estimates of Betas and Correlations 437 Working with High-Frequency Data 449 FinancialModeling Principles 465 Milestones in Financial Modeling 467 From Art to Financial Modeling 479 Basic Data Description for Financial Modeling and Analysis 485 Time Series Concepts, Representations, and Models 501 Extracting Risk-Neutral Density Information from Options Market Prices 521 Financial Statement Analysis 529 Financial Statements 531 Financial Ratio Analysis 545 Cash-Flow Analysis 565 Finite Mathematics for Financial Modeling 579 Important Functions and Their Features 581 Time Value of Money 595 Fundamentals of Matrix Algebra 621 Difference Equations 629 Differential Equations 643 Partial Differential Equations in Finance 659 Model Risk and Selection 689 Model Risk 691 Model Selection and Its Pitfalls 699 Managing the Model Risk with the Methods of the Probabilistic Decision Theory 719 Fat-Tailed Models for Risk Estimation 731

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Book SynopsisThe International Encyclopedia of Media Effects presents a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date research on the uses and impacts of media throughout the world. Provides the definitive resource on the most recent findings of media effects research Covers all aspects of the uses and impact of media, utilizing empirical, psychological, and critical research approaches to the field Features over 200 entries contributed by leading international scholars in their associated fields Offers invaluable insights to for students, scholars and professionals studying and working in related fields, and will stimulate new scholarship in emerging fields such as the Internet, Social Media and Mobile Communication Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at

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Book SynopsisThe International Encyclopedia of Organizational Communication offers a comprehensive collection of entries contributed by international experts on the origin, evolution, and current state of knowledge of all facets of contemporary organizational communication. Represents the definitive international reference resource on a topic of increasing relevance, in a new series of sub-disciplinary international encyclopedias Examines organization communication across a range of contexts, including NGOs, global corporations, community cooperatives, profit and non-profit organizations, formal and informal collectives, virtual work, and more Features topics ranging from leader-follower communication, negotiation and bargaining and organizational culture to the appropriation of communication technologies, emergence of inter-organizational networks, and hidden forms of work and organization Offers an unprecedented level of authority and diverse perspTable of ContentsVolume I The International Communication Association ix About the Editors xi Contributors xiii Alphabetical List of Entries xxiii Thematic List of Entries xxvii Introduction xxxi Organizational Communication A–C 1 Volume II Organizational Communication D–I 631 Volume III Organizational Communication J–Q 1397 Volume IV Organizational Communication R–Z 2031 Index 2563

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Book SynopsisPatriotism has long been an important theme in world literature, especially during the era of the so-called "nation-state." Millions of people, motivated by patriotism, have served their countries in many different ways, including in military service in which millions have died. What is patriotism? How has it been defined, embraced, and sometimes rejected? How are various attitudes toward it reflected in literature? These are the kinds of questions this volume will explore from deliberately diverse perspectives.

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Book SynopsisAlice Walker's The Color Purple is one of the most celebrated and influential novels in American and African American literature, a rare winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for Fiction, and the inspiration for an acclaimed film adaptation and Broadway musical. In celebration of The Color Purple's fortieth anniversary, this volume offers new readings of the classic literary work from biographical, cultural, historical, and spiritual points of view, with additional analyses devoted to art, adaptations, comparative texts, ethics, linguistics, masculinity, motherhood, poetry, and social activism and movements such as Black Lives Matter.

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Book SynopsisThis volume analyzes the sections of the Constitution itself, and its amendments, as well as other documents that have played a significant role in its creation and adherence.The Constitution of the United States was ratified in 1788 and came into force the following year. As the supreme law of the country, it delineates the nation's frame of government and was originally comprised of seven articles. The first three articles put forth the separation of powers (three branches of government), the next three embody the concepts of federalism (rights and responsibilities of the states in relationship to the federal government), and the last article established the procedure used by the then 13 states to ratify it. It has been amended 27 times to meet the needs of a nation that has undergone profound change. The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights and deal with individual liberty. The majority of the remaining 17 amendments expand individual civil rights, with some relating to federal authority. The Constitution has remained in force for over two centuries due to the way the framers separated and balanced governmental powers. It is interpreted, supplemented, and implemented by a large body of federal constitutional law, and has influenced the constitutions of other nations.

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Book SynopsisIn the nearly 250 years since its inception, the U.S. presidency has survived controversy, scandal, resignation, civil war, impeachment, and assassination. Every individual who has assumed the title of president has left a mark, for good or ill, on American history. This fifth edition of American Presidents examines the strengths and weaknesses, the successes and failures of each chief executive, from George Washington to Joe Biden.Following a detailed Introduction, each chapter presents a comprehensive portrait of each president, from birth to political rise to election, term(s) in office, defeat or retirement, and death. Topical subheadings help guide readers through the material. The legacy of each administration is measured against the yardstick of U.S. history, and the evolution of the office and country can be traced clearly. More than 250 photos, and excerpts from famous presidential speeches, punctuate this richly detailed edition.Every in-depth essay ends with an annotated Suggested Reading. The set also includes a reprint of the U.S. Constitution, detailed Timeline, Official Election Results, Cabinet Members, Executive Departments and Offices, list of First Ladies, Presidential Libraries, Museums and Historic Sites, Bibliography, and Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume introduces students and researchers to the fundamental concepts of aeronautics, the science involved with the creation and flying of air flight–capable machines. Written in accessible language, this volume aims to help readers develop a meaningful understanding of this exciting and evolving topic. Aeronautics is the branch of applied science that studies the technical and environmental variables as well as the physics that comprise the ongoing development and history of aeronautics. Throughout history men have dreamed of flying. Depictions of what can only be described as “flying machines” are found in ancient art; many of these have striking similarities to some of the most modern flying machines. This volume presents such subjects as flight principles, aerodynamics, the history of flight, aircraft types, and many others, allowing readers to acquire a sound knowledge base for their understanding of aeronautics in the real world. Entries include a Fields of Study section related to the particular topic; an Abstract that provides a brief, concrete summary of the topic; Key Concepts important to a proper understanding of the topic; a detailed essay that provides an explanation of the background and significance of the topic; and Further Reading lists of up-to-date references that relate to each entry. Entries are arranged alphabetically to make it easy to locate topics. Entries in Principles of Aeronautics range from one to five pages in length. Topics discussed include: Aircraft design Propulsion systems Flight in ancient history and mythology Aircraft types Air transport Military applications Atmospheric effects Composite materials in aeronautics Space applications Fuels Fire suppression and extinguishment Historical events Historical personages and other relevant topics. The volume also includes a number of helpful appendixes, including: A Glossary that defines all of the key specialized terms that are used throughout the book A comprehensive general Bibliography and list of Further Reading entries, comprising the works authors drew upon in composing their entries as well as sources for further study A Subject Index that offers multiple points of entry for readers The amount of material that could be drawn from for the articles in this volume is immense. With approximately only 125 individual essays, this new volume gives readers a solid overview of aeronautics and the major concepts and contemporary issues surrounding the role of aeronautics in the world. An invaluable resource for students at the high school and undergraduate levels, especially those considering careers relevant to aeronautics.

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Book SynopsisProbability and statistics are essential tools for nearly every field of analysis.This volume presents the basic principles and applications of probability and statistics, as well as methods of data collection, proper interpretation of data, and many other topics, allowing readers to acquire a sound knowledge base for their understanding of probability and statistics in the real world.

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Book SynopsisThis new series from Grey House offers in-depth, single volumes that follow the debate, or path, to a decision on a controversial topic as it evolved throughout history. Each volume offers a wide range of opinion essays and editorials, speeches, and journal articles and expert analysis.

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Book SynopsisThis volume discusses the difference between how groups operate versus how individuals behave.Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior is the second title in Salem’s Principles of Sociology series. This series is intended to introduce students and researchers to the fundamentals of important and far-reaching topics in sociology using easy-to-understand language.The field of sociology is vital in the world we live in today, and relevant in many social groupings and behaviors. This work includes categories such as: “Social Movements & Collective Behavior,” “Stratification & Class in the U.S.,” “Social Interaction in Groups & Organizations,” and “Sociology of Religion.” The entries in this volume are arranged in an A to Z order by section, making it easy to find the topic of interest. Each entry includes the following: Abstract giving a brief introduction to the topic; Overview that presents key terms and concepts; Clear, concise presentation of the topic, including a discussion of applications and issues; Definitions of key Terms & Concepts; Bibliography for further reading. The back matter in Principles of Sociology: Group Relationships & Behavior contains a thorough and valuable index.The essays in this volume are written for a varied audience. Our goals include attention to clarity and avoidance of unnecessary jargon. For those readers who desire more specific information on any one topic, each essay includes a list of entries for further reading.Table of Contents Social Movements and Collective Behavior Stratification and Class in the U.S. Social Interaction in Groups and Organizations Sociology of Religion

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Book SynopsisThe latest addition to Salem Press’ Principles of Science series, Principles of Marine Science introduces readers to the fundamentals of oceanography using easy-to-understand language. Readers will get a solid start and deeper understanding of this complex subject that affects much of our lives on Earth, from climate, to pollution, to food supply. Entries provide in-depth examinations of more than 100 topics, many with illustrations, diagrams, and models. A wide variety of terms and concepts is covered in this volume, including: Chemical Oceanography Dead Zones Limnology Marine Conservation Ocean Colonization Paleoceanography World Ocean Circulation Experiment Coastal Sciences Pollution. This resource will be a helpful tool for students and researchers who are just beginning their study of marine science and need a solid background of the key terms and elements in the field.

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Book SynopsisOptions for those interested in working with animals range from positions with no formal requirements--dog walkers, pet sitters, and pet groomers—to veterinarians and zoologists with advanced degrees. The veterinary field offers a wide range of opportunities, from veterinary assistant or technician, to veterinarians with years of training. Animal specialists include trainers responsible for preparing animals for stage and film, and animals that provide special care to the disabled. Animal shelters and animal rescue organizations are other ways to work with animals. Just some of the many careers examined in this volume include: Animal Control Workers Animal Trainer Farmer & Rancher Park Manager Pet Groomers Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Veterinarian Wildlife Biologists Zoologist. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, and Conversations with Real Professionals.

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Book SynopsisDesigned specifically for those who want to work for themselves, this volume dives deep into the many ways that individuals can translate doing what they love into a business. There are many business sectors that are ripe for entrepreneurship, including real estate, the creative arts, manufacturing, personal care services, retail, fashion, finance and so much more. This volume also highlights some critical aspects of entrepreneurship, from writing business plans to managing finances. Take a look at just some of the in-demand careers profiled in this volume: Chef/Cook Childcare Facility Director Fashion Designer Franchise Operator Hair Stylist Personal Trainer Software Developers Stockbroker Top Executive. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, and Conversations with Real Professionals.

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Book SynopsisThis volume will deal with the ongoing territorial dispute in the South China Sea where numerous countries lay claim to fishing waters and exclusive economic zones in Southeast Asia. At issue is China’s historical claim to lucrative fisheries and supply routes. The contested area concerns six nations, one third of global maritime traffic, untapped oil and natural gas reserves, military buildup and 5 trillion dollars worth of trade. The volume will explore the economic, diplomatic, military and environmental impact of resolving this conflict.

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Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art Encyclopedia provides a detailed snapshot study of politics in Asia. Curated by two internationally recognised scholars, entries offer key insights and critical reference points in order to navigate the vastness, diversity and dynamism of Asian politics.Cross-disciplinary in approach, this pioneering Encyclopedia of Asian Politics reviews a broad range of issues such as democratisation, identity politics, political culture and terrorism, as well as the regional divisions across Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Contributors include a wealth of specialist academics and practitioners from a diverse array of fields. They provide case studies on specific countries for further insight, focusing on China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Taiwan and Vietnam among other territories. Offering a high level of detail in an accessible manner, this definitive Encyclopedia will be crucial reading for students and academics in international relations, international politics, Asian studies and Asian politics. It will also prove an excellent reference point for practitioners and professionals working in the field. Key Features: Covers the latest developments in the field of Asian politics Signposts extensive additional resources for further reading and exploration Over 50 entries organised according to key geographic regions and conceptual themes Entries written by leading scholars reviewing core topics in the current political landscape Trade Review‘Asia is a vast and dynamic region. The Encyclopedia of Asian Politics captures this diversity. Providing a succinct analysis of each country in the region, it forms an essential resource that will guide readers through the complexities of Asian Politics.’ -- Chun-Yi Lee, University of Nottingham, UK‘Finally, we have an excellent Encyclopedia that provides an Asian perspective on politics, both theoretically and empirically! While political theories are often derived from American or European experiences, this volume offers critical and comparative insights into research on Asian politics.’ -- Boyu Chen, University of Niigata Prefecture, Japan‘As one of the most politically dynamic regions in the world, any serious student of politics should be familiar with politics in Asia. This volume provides an exciting introduction to the key approaches, themes and country level studies of Asian politics through short accessible entries complete with resource lists and references.’ -- Jason Young, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand‘An essential, authoritative, and current reference work for readers to gain a temporal and spatial understanding of contemporary Asian politics. Contributed by experts in the field, these concise and perceptive essays enable readers to explore in-depth studies of various issues and countries in Asia.’ -- Wei-chin Lee, Wake Forest University, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I APPROACHES AND METHODS 1 Comparative methods 2 Dawn Miller-McTaggart 2 Ethnography 6 Josefina Socorro Flores Tondo and Eulalio R. Guieb III 3 Experiments 13 Jay C. Kao 4 Game theory 21 Taehee Whang 5 Institutions and institutionalism 26 Rosalie Arcala Hall 6 Q-methodology 33 Orson Tan 7 Statistical analysis 37 Guang Yang and Tsung-Han Tsai 8 Survey research 45 Chia-hung Tsai PART II THEMES/THEMATIC CHAPTERS 9 Civil society 52 Janjira Sombatpoonsiri 10 Civil wars 58 Juhn Chris P. Espia 11 Constitutions 62 Neel Vanvari 12 Courts and judicial systems 69 Rodelio C. Manacsa 13 Democratization 75 Fang-Yu Chen 14 Electoral systems 82 Ikhsan Darmawan 15 Executives 87 Dawn Miller-McTaggart 16 Gender and politics 92 Wan-Ying Yang 17 Identity politics 99 Orson Tan 18 Legislatures 103 Juhn Chris P. Espia 19 Militaries 109 Saya Kiba 20 Political behavior 113 Dennis Lu Chung Weng 21 Political culture 118 Charles K. S. Wu, Hsuan-Yu Lin and Yao-Yuan Yeh 22 Political economy 122 Stephen Noakes 23 Political economy of developmental states 126 Tian He 24 Political ideologies 133 Chien-Kang Chen 25 Political parties 137 Ching-Hsin Yu 26 Public policy 142 Dawn Miller-McTaggart 27 Religion and politics 147 Michael I. Magcamit 28 Social movements 155 Mariana Cifuentes 29 Terrorism 158 Juhn Chris P. Espia PART III REGIONS 30 Northeast Asia 163 Hsuan-Yu Lin, Charles K. S. Wu and Yao-Yuan Yeh 31 South Asia 168 Rajat Ganguly 32 Southeast Asia 174 Juhn Chris P. Espia PART IV REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 33 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 179 Andrea Chloe Wong 34 Association of Southeast Asian Nations 182 Laura Southgate 35 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation 187 Neel Vanvari PART V COUNTRY CHAPTERS/CASE STUDIES 36 Bhutan 194 Neel Vanvari 37 Brunei Darussalam 201 Edna Nurafeeqah Abdul Ghani Luah 38 China 207 Tian He 39 Hong Kong 213 Karl Ho 40 India 218 Neel Vanvari 41 Indonesia 225 Amalia Sustikarini 42 Japan 230 Takayoshi Uekami 43 Laos 235 Suthikarn Meechan 44 Malaysia 241 Orson Tan 45 Myanmar 246 Noel M. Morada 46 Pakistan 254 Neel Vanvari 47 Philippines 262 Andrea Chloe Wong 48 Republic of Korea (South Korea) 267 Sun Young (Kelly) Park 49 Singapore 274 Orson Tan 50 Sri Lanka 279 Rajat Ganguly 51 Taiwan 286 Alexander C. Tan and Jundeh Wu 52 Thailand 290 Thanikun Chantra and Pradit Chinudomsub 53 Vietnam 293 Mai-Huong Vo Index 298

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Book SynopsisBringing together over 260 authors from 50 countries, the Encyclopedia of Comparative Law is the most comprehensive reference work in the field of comparative law.The Encyclopedia provides a unique collection of entries, written by authorities in their field, on the current state of this ever-emerging discipline. Entries provide unique insights into not only classical themes within the field but also expand the comparative method to many new topics – showing the way ahead for future scholarship. In addition, many topics are placed within a broader context, with attention given to aspects of social science, economics and anthropology.Entries are alphabetically arranged, covering topical aspects of comparative law as well as country reports addressing the world’s most important jurisdictions. The Encyclopedia is an indispensable source of information for anyone dealing with comparative and international aspects of the law.Key Features: A comprehensive range of over 225 substantive entries Entries organised alphabetically for ease of navigation Fully cross-referenced Special focus on methods used in comparative scholarship Entries written by the world’s foremost scholars of comparative law World class editorial team Table of ContentsContents: Abortion Rebecca J Cook and Bernard M Dickens Access to Justice Stefan Wrbka Accident Compensation Michael G Faure Administrative Courts Yseult Marique Administrative Law Hanns Peter Nehl Adversarial and Inquisitorial Process Amalia D Kessler Agency and Representation Hendrik Verhagen and Laura Macgregor Aims of Comparative Law H Patrick Glenn Alternative Dispute Resolution Anna Nylund American Law Ralf Michaels American Law Institute Michael D Green and Christopher J Robinette Animal Law Visa AJ Kurki Arbitration Stefan M Kröll Argentina Martín Hevia Artificial Intelligence Law Mireille Hildebrandt Assignment Brigitta Lurger Austria Eva Micheler Belgium Eric Dirix Biodiversity Jan Wouters and Estelle Valentine Irambona Brazil Bruno Vieira Canada Michelle Cumyn Canon Law Paolo Astorri and Wim Decock Causa and Consideration James Gordley and Hao Jiang Channel Islands Philip Bailhache and Duncan Fairgrieve Children’s Rights Atagün Kejanlioglu and Shauna Van Praagh Chile Rodrigo Momberg and Gonzalo Severin China Albert HY Chen Choice of Law Symeon C Symeonides Citizenship Rayner Thwaites Civil Procedure CH (Remco) van Rhee and Remme Verkerk Climate Change Law Daniel Farber Code Civil Jean-Louis Halpérin Codification Heikki Pihlajamäki Colonialism and Law Shane Chalmers Comity Roxana Banu Commercial Regulation Luke Nottage Common Core Projects Matthias E Storme Common Law Geoffrey Samuel Comparative International Law William E Butler Comparative Jurisprudence William Ewald Comparative Law and Economics Raffaele Caterina Comparative Legal Anthropology James AR Nafziger Comparative Legal Education Fiona Cownie Comparative Legal History Agustín Parise Comparative Legal Linguistics Heikki ES Mattila Consent in Contracts Catherine Valcke Consent in Criminal Law Miriam Gur-Arye Constitution David Schneiderman Constitutional Court (Germany) Michaela Hailbronner Constitutional Courts Sujit Choudhry Construction Law Evelien Bruggeman Consumer Credit Iain Ramsay Consumer Protection Stephen Weatherill Copyright Law Patrick Masiyakurima Corruption Mariana Moto Prado Cosmopolitanism Pavlos Eleftheriadis Costs in Civil Proceedings Catherine Piché Cour de cassation Jean-Louis Halpérin Court of Justice of the European Union Anthony Arnull COVID-19 and Contract Law Marta Santos Silva and Tomàs Gabriel García-Micó Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Thomas Weigend Critical Approaches to Comparative Law Günter Frankenberg and Fernanda G Nicola Czech Republic Bohumil Havel Damages (in Tort) Siewert D Lindenbergh and Marnix R Hebly Death Penalty Andrew Novak Democracy Tom Gerald Daly Denmark Sune Klinge Disability Law Andrea Broderick Emergency Powers Pasquale Pasquino Energy Law Kim Talus England and Wales William Bull and Damian Smith Environmental Law Marjan Peeters Epistemology and Comparative Law Geoffrey Samuel Equity in English Law Stephen Waddams Estoppel Jennifer Nadler European Civil Code Nils Jansen and Lukas Rademacher European Court of Human Rights Janneke Gerards European Small Jurisdictions (Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco) Marcus Galdia European Union Law and Comparative Law Juha Raitio Euthanasia Law Maurice Adams Exceptionalism Helge Dedek and Henry Coomes Expressivism Gary Jeffrey Jacobsohn Extraterritoriality Carlos M Vázquez Family Régine Tremblay Fiduciary Duty Lionel Smith Finland Pia Letto-Vanamo France Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson and Alice Fournier Freedom of Speech Grzegorz J Blicharz German Law Helge Dedek and Martin J Schermaier Gift Richard Hyland Global Law Eric Tjong Tjin Tai Globalization Jaakko Husa Greece Eugenia Dacoronia Hindu Law Werner Menski Hong Kong Simon NM Young Human Rights Law Menno T Kamminga Hungary Balázs Fekete, András Jakab and Attila Menyhárd Iceland Björg Thorarensen India Aparna Chandra Insolvency Law Bob Wessels and Paul Omar Insurance Law Herman Cousy International Academy of Comparative Law Katharina Boele-Woelki and Diego Fernández Arroyo International Court of Justice Robert Kolb International Finance Jan Dalhuisen (International) Investment Law Georgios Dimitropoulos Interpretation of Contracts Jacques H Herbots Ireland David Kenny Islamic Law Mohammad Fadel Israel Gabriela Shalev Italy Barbara Pozzo Japanese Law Masaki Abe and Luke Nottage Jewish Law Benjamin Porat Judicial Activism Theunis Roux Judicial Review Erin F Delaney and Rosalind Dixon Jury Trial Stephen C Thaman Labour Law Ulla Liukkunen Laïcité François Saint Bonnet Language Rights Marcus Galdia Latvia Aleksandrs Fillers Law and Art Emily Gould Law and Development Jedidiah J Kroncke Law and Gender Roxanne Mykitiuk and Joshua DM Shaw Law in North African Countries: Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco Tachfine Baida and Baudouin Dupret Law of the Sea and International Maritime Law Youri van Logchem Legal Capacity Laurence Francoz Terminal Legal Culture David Nelken Legal Families Jaakko Husa Legal Formants Antonio Gambaro and Michele Graziadei Legal History and Comparative Law Viola Heutger and Eltjo Schrage Legal Orientalism Thomas Coendet Legal Origins Mathias Siems Legal Personality Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry Legal Pluralism Michael Palmer and Ling Zhou Legal Reasoning Jaap Hage Legal Style Péter Cserne Legal Theory and Comparative Law Frederick Schauer Legal Translation Gerard-René de Groot and Conrad JP van Laer Legislation, Legisprudence and Comparative Law Ittai Bar-Siman-Tov and Helen Xanthaki Lex Mercatoria Antti P Salonen Lithuania Laura Šlepaitė Luxembourg Pascal Ancel Macro Comparison Mark Van Hoecke Malta Justin Borg Barthet and Anthony E Borg Barthet Margin of Appreciation (ECHR) Maija Dahlberg Marriage Marsha Garrison Mauritius AH Angelo Medical Malpractice Lara Khoury and Ma’n H Zawati Methodologies for Comparative Law Esin Örücü Mistake Gerhard Lubbe Mixed Jurisdictions Vernon Valentine Palmer Montenegro Marko Novaković and Luka Breneselović Nationality Law Gerard-René de Groot and Luuk van der Baaren The Netherlands Jan M Smits Nigeria Abdulmumini A Oba Nordic Law Ditlev Tamm Northern Ireland Brice Dickson Norway Sören Koch Obligation Stéphane Sérafin Offer and Acceptance Inter Absentes Franco Ferrari Ombudsman Alberto Castro Pakistan Martin Lau Passenger Rights Vincenzo Zeno-Zencovich Patrimony Alexandra Popovici Pension Law Yves Stevens Personal and Real Security JHM (Sjef ) van Erp Personality Rights Johann Neethling Peru Raul F Zuñiga Plea Bargaining Bertrand Perrin and Pascal de Preux Poland Michał Gondek Portugal Madalena Narciso Precedent Raimo Siltala Privacy and Data Protection Herke Kranenborg Private International Law Horatia Muir Watt Product Liability Geraint Howells Property and Real Rights J Michael Milo Proportionality Jacco Bomhoff Public Law Jacques Ziller Public Procurement Sarah Schoenmaekers and Christopher Yukins Punitive Damages Solène Rowan Quantitative Methods in Comparative Law Ryan Whalen Québec Rosalie Jukier Referendum Markku Suksi Regionalism Vito Breda Regulation of Online Platforms Marta Cantero Gamito Religious Courts Mark Hill KC Religious Rights Ioanna Tourkochoriti Remedies for Breach of Contract Marco Torsello Roman Law and Comparative Law: A Tale of Two Disciplines Paul J du Plessis Romania Catalina Goanta Rule of Law and Globalization Mauro Bussani Rule of Law, The Gerald J Postema Russian Law William E Butler Saudi Arabia Dominik Krell Scots Law Hector L MacQueen Separation of Powers William Partlett Singapore Maartje de Visser Slovenia Maja Brkan, Maja Planinšič and Hana Šerbec Social Security Frans Pennings Soft Law Mariolina Eliantonio and Emilia Korkea-aho South Africa Jacques du Plessis South Korea Youngjoon Kwon Soviet Law William E Butler Spain Antoni Vaquer Strict Liability Alexandru Daniel On Subjective Right(s) Helge Dedek Supervening Events and Force Majeure Martin Schmidt-Kessel Supreme Court of the United States Benjamin B Johnson Sweden Rolf Dotevall Switzerland Pascal Pichonnaz Taiwan Wei-Chung Lin Tertium comparationis Uwe Kischel Tort Law Ulrich Magnus Trademarks Irene Calboli Transfer of Movable Property Lars van Vliet Transnational Criminal Law Valsamis Mitsilegas Trespass Paula Giliker Trust Law Marius J de Waal Turkey Z Derya Tarman Ultra Vires Geneviève Cartier UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL Luca Castellani and Anna Veneziano United Kingdom Supreme Court James Lee Unjustified Enrichment Daniel Visser Venice Commission Iain Cameron Vietnam John Gillespie Water Rights Jill Robbie Whistleblowing Vigjilenca Abazi World Trade Organization William J Davey

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Book SynopsisJudicial 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) in this area and the academic opinion which has accompanied its rulings over the years. It questions the prevalent view in academic literature that the Court's restrictive approach to allowing individuals direct access to the Community Courts, in case of a challenge against normative acts, amounts to a denial of an effective remedy. The author argues that the emerging constitutional nature of the European Union and its federal structure requires a more balanced view. While it will improve direct access for individuals to the Union's judiciary, the Lisbon Treaty will not radically alter the system of judicial review in the European Union.Judicial Review in EU Law will be of great interest to academics, and given its detailed discussion of case-law of the ECJ it will also appeal to postgraduate students of European law. Dealing with an important aspect of legal practice, it will be invaluable reading for practitioners in law firms and officials working in local, regional and central government.Trade Review'Turk's book provides an insightful and inclusive account of paths for judicial review of EU action. . . provides the reader with a comprehensive, well-written and eminently readable book on judicial review in EU law, which can still be recommended today.' -- Sybe de Vries, Common Market Law ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction Part I: Action for Annulment 1. EU Institutions or Bodies as Defendants 2. Failure to Act 3. Incidental Review 4. Non-Contractual Liability 5. Interim Relief Conclusion Bibliography Index

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