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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 SynopsisWhile there are many definitions of domestic terrorism, it is largely characterized as terrorism in which the perpetrator targets his/her own country. Also called homegrown terrorism, domestic terrorism is defined by the U.S. State Department as "premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience." The two largest categories of domestic terrorism (DT) or domestic violent extremism (DVE) are: racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism; and anti-government or anti-authority extremism.

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Book SynopsisBiology is the natural science that studies life and living organisms. A career in biology can mean the study of evolution, the study of health and disease, the study of the preservation of the natural environment, the study of pollen, or the study of animal behavior, to name a few. Biologists can work in a classroom, in a laboratory, on a farm, or under the ocean, so someone who is interested in a career in this field has many options to choose from.

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Book SynopsisThis volume of Opinions Throughout History looks at the history and evolution of "free speech" and the freedom of expression and also of efforts to limit this right through censorship. While Americans are accustomed to viewing the United States as the exemplar of free speech and the free press, this has not always been the case. Until relatively recently in the nation's history, censorship in the media in the public discourse was quite common. Though the First Amendment guarantees are a traditional and cherished part of American culture, the idea of free speech has changed over time, as have attitudes about when it is acceptable to censor and control speech. Topics covered in this volume will include political debates, the function of the free press, censorship of literature, video games, and various kinds of art, and the debate over free speech and corporations.

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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 SynopsisNo longer does the study of geography mean just memorizing names and locations of places. Today, geography is the understanding the characteristics of places and the complex interconnections among them. This new edition of World Geography is arranged into six volumes by world region: North America and the Caribbean; South and Central America; Africa; Europe; Asia; Australia; Oceania, and the Antarctic.

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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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Book SynopsisIn the context of the current debate on the desirability and process of forming European private law (EPL), this book considers one fundamental question addressing its descriptive and normative dimension: does and should EPL pursue regulatory objectives beyond market integration? The editors argue that because national categories are of little help in grasping the characteristics of a multi-level regulatory system, it is necessary to link three perspectives: private law, regulation and conflict of laws. This book explores this interaction in four distinct fields: product liability, environmental protection, public utilities and e-commerce. The results show that EPL is highly regulatory and that the implications of this change have not been adequately considered by institutions and by scholars.The Regulatory Function of European Private Law will be of great interest to academics of law, as well as to private and public lawyers and European policymakers.Trade Review'In twelve topical papers, written by renowned experts in distinct areas of the law, the reader will find out how private law and private international law instruments can serve public policy goals (such as the protection of the environment, product safety or services of general economic interest) and how these instruments interact with regulation in the proper sense. A must for those who want to explore the borderline - if it exists - between public and private law in the EU.' -- Jules Stuyck, Leuven University, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I: UTILITIES 1. The Regulation of Services and the Public–Private Divide Anthony Ogus 2. Regulatory Strategies on Services Contracts in EC Law Hans-W. Micklitz 3. The Regulatory Function of Choice of Law Rules Applying to Contracts for Services in the European Union Sandrine Clavel PART II: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 4. Regulatory Dilemmas in EC Environmental Law: The Ongoing Conflicts between Competitiveness and the Environment Javier de Cendra de Larragán 5. Regulatory Strategies in Environmental Liability Michael G. Faure 6. The Law Applicable to Violations of the Environment – Regulatory Strategies Oliveira Boskovic PART III: PRODUCT SAFETY 7. Product Safety, Private Standard-Setting and Information Networks Fabrizio Cafaggi 8. Interaction between Product Liability and Regulation at the European Level Gerald Spindler 9. Impact of the Mutual Recognition Principle on the Law Applicable to Products Mathias Audit PART IV: E-COMMERCE 10. E-commerce from a Private Law Perspective Vincenzo Zeno-Zencovich 11. E-commerce from a Regulatory Perspective Francesco Cardarelli 12. Re-allocating Horizontal and Vertical Regulatory Powers in the Electronic Marketplace: What to do with Private International Law Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon Index

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Book SynopsisThere are a number of points throughout the trade mark system where multiple undertakings share the same name, either unwillingly, or by consent. In this timely book, expert contributors address this controversial issue and identify the various points at which names are shared. This unique book uses both historical and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as more traditional legal methodology, to examine the practical and theoretical implications of such name sharing for the parties involved. It analyses what can be learned from the sharing process about the nature of the trade mark system and the interests which it protects. General themes relating to the nature and purpose of trade mark law are also discussed.The contributors focus on UK and European law and their detailed treatment of specific trade mark topics will prove invaluable to postgraduate law students and academics specialising in intellectual property. Legal practitioners will appreciate the up-to-date consideration of concepts important in both contentious and non-contentious trade mark practice and in-house counsel for brand owners will benefit from the expert guidance offered on issues relevant to protecting their trade marks.Trade Review'This book is filled with very interesting and important parts on trade marks and sharing names that are of interest to postgraduate students in law, intellectual property-specialised academics and legal practitioners.' -- Abdallah Ziadat, Script-edTable of ContentsContents: PART I: OVERVIEW 1. Introduction Ilanah Simon Fhima 2. An Economic Perspective on Shared Name Issues in Trade Mark Law Andrew Griffiths PART II: REGISTRABILITY ISSUES 3. The Rise and Fall of Honest Concurrent Use Phillip Johnson 4. Coexistence in Community Trade Mark Disputes: When is it Recognized and What are its Implications? Arnaud Folliard-Monguiral 5. The Approach of the UK-IPO to Co-ownership of Registered Trade Marks: Nanny Leaves the Registry, but not Completely Edward Smith 6. The Business End of Collective and Certification Marks Dev Gangjee PART III: SHARED NAME LITIGATION 7. Same Name, Different Goods – Death of the Principle of Specialty Ilanah Simon Fhima 8. Is There an Own-Name Defence in the Common Law Tort of Passing-off? The Implications of Asprey, Reed and Newman v Adlem Christopher Wadlow 9. The Own-Name Defence in Relation to Registered Trade Mark Law Ashley Roughton PART IV: SHARED NAME TRANSACTIONS 10. Co-branding Spyros Maniatis and Stefan Schwarzkopf 11. Splitting Trade Marks and the Competition Laws Thomas Hays 12. Aspects of Sublicensing Neil Wilkof Index

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Book SynopsisIt has been over fifteen years since the EU started harmonising copyright law. This original Handbook takes stock and questions what the future of EU copyright should be. What went wrong with the harmonisation acquis? What did the directives do well? Should copyright be further harmonised? Each of the 25 recognised copyright experts from different European countries gives a critical account of the EU harmonisation carried out on several aspects of copyright law (subject-matter, originality, duration, rights, defences etc.), and asks whether further harmonisation is desirable or not. This way, the Handbook not only gives guidance to European institutions as to what remains to be done or needs to be remedied but is also the first overall picture of current and future EU copyright law.This Handbook will be of great interest to academics and intellectual property lawyers, as well as general commercial lawyers, across Europe because it reviews European directives in the field of copyright and also the relationships between copyright and other laws. Policymakers will also find much to interest them in the discussions regarding the future of EU copyright law and the proposed amendments to the existing legal framework.Trade Review'The Research Handbook on the Future of EU Copyright provides an excellent resource for policymakers and researchers alike. It may also be of great benefit to post-graduate students who could easily use it as a step by step accompaniment to university courses on copyright.' -- Tobias Bednarz, Script-ed'. . . an important contribution to the study of EU copyright law. It provides a good overview of different aspects of copyright law in the European Union and comprises a prevailing guide which undoubtedly will be of great use to both academics and practitioners.' -- Ghufran Sukkaryeh, European Intellectual Property Review'Estelle Derclaye's book is indeed a Handbook on EU copyright law, since practically every aspect of copyright law is examined through the lens of EU law by foremost European specialists. But it goes further than providing an understanding of what has been and ought to be happening in EU copyright law: each chapter can touch a raw nerve in the copyright law of any country in the world. Rarely has it been so obvious that EU copyright law can be considered a laboratory for copyright law in general.' -- Ysolde Gendreau, Universite de Montreal, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Estelle Derclaye 1. Copyright Without Frontiers: The Problem of Territoriality in European Copyright Law P. Bernt Hugenholtz 2. Copyright’s Fundamental Rights Dimension at EU Level Christophe Geiger 3. Subject Matter Tanya Aplin 4. The Subject-Matter for Film Protection in Europe Pascal Kamina 5. The Requirement of Originality Ramón Casas Vallés 6. From Idea to Fixation: A View of Protected Works Antoine Latreille 7. Duration of Copyright Yves Gaubiac, Brigitte Lindner and John N. Adams 8. Authorship, Ownership, Wikiship: Copyright in the 21st Century Jeremy Phillips 9. Economic Rights Ansgar Ohly 10. Moral Rights Willem Grosheide 11. The Moral Right of Integrity Jacques de Werra 12. Dealing with Rights in Copyright-Protected Works: Assignments and Licences Andreas Rahmatian 13. The Issue of Exceptions: Reshaping the Keys to the Gates in the Territory of Literary, Musical and Artistic Creation Marie-Christine Janssens 14. Private Copy Levies and Technical Protection of Copyright: The Uneasy Accommodation of Two Conflicting Logics Séverine Dusollier and Caroline Ker 15. Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights: Achievements and Problems of Institutional Effort Towards Harmonisation Maria Mercedes Frabboni 16. Copyright Protection of Computer Programs Jon Bing 17. The Protection of Databases Matthias Leistner 18. Choice of Law in EU Copyright Directives Paul Torremans 19. Overlap/Relationships between Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Rights Antoon Quaedvlieg 20. Relationship between Copyright and Contract Law Lucie Guibault 21. European Competition Law and Copyright: Where do we Stand? Where do we go? Valérie Laure Benabou 22. Do Whiffs of Misappropriation and Standards for Slavish Imitation Weaken the Foundations of IP Law? Anselm Kamperman Sanders 23. Access to Knowledge under the International Copyright Regime, the WIPO Development Agenda and the European Communities’ New External Trade and IP Policy Henning Grosse Ruse-Khan By way of Conclusion: What Next? Estelle Derclaye Index

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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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