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Book SynopsisTrusted by students and lecturers for over thirty years, Steiner & Woods EU Law is the most comprehensive black letter guide to the subject, leading the reader through the subject in a straightforward way.The book includes a well-balanced range of topics for students taking an EU law course at any level. Offering a careful blend of institutional and substantive coverage, it focuses on explaining the law clearly for student readers. Case detail is clearly sign-posted throughout the text, with key cases highlighted and discussed in feature boxes, ensuring students are up to speed with the most important case law in the area.End of chapter reading suggestions, along with a detailed bibliography, provide a helpful starting point for essay preparation and independent research.Digital formats and resources:This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient accTable of ContentsPart I 1: From EEC to EU: a brief history of the development of the Union 2: Institutions of the Union: composition and powers 3: Scope of the EU Treaty: laws and lawmaking 4: Principle of supremacy of EU law 5: Principles of direct applicability and direct effects 6: General principles of law Part II 7: Framework for enforcement 8: Remedies in national courts 9: State liability 10: The preliminary ruling procedure 11: Enforcement actions 12: Direct action for annulment 13: Union liability in tort: action for damages Part III 14: Introduction to the internal market 15: Harmonisation 16: Customs union 17: Free movement of goods 18: Free movement of payments and capital 19: Citizenship: rights of free movement and residence 20: Economic rights: workers, establishment and services 21: The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice: EU justice and home affairs law and policy 22: Discrimination 23: EU competition law 24: Brexit

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Book SynopsisEdited by Catherine Barnard and Steve Peers, European Union Law draws together a range of perspectives from experienced academics, teachers and practitioners to provide a comprehensive introduction. Each chapter has been written and updated by an expert in the field to provide students with access to a broad range of ideas while offering a solid foundation in the institutional and substantive law of the EU.Written by experts, designed for students; every chapter ensures a balance of accessible explanation and critical detail. Case studies are included throughout the book to enable students to understand the context and implications of EU law, as well as helping to familiarize them with some of the most significant case law in the area. Quotations and examples from key legislation and academic sources are also included to help develop a well-rounded understanding, while further reading suggestions for each chapter act as a springboard for further study and assessment preparation.This text provides a fresh and modern guide to EU law and is an ideal entry-point for students new to the subject as well as those looking to develop their understanding.Digital formats and resourcesThe fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksTable of Contents1: Catherine Barnard & Steve Peers: Introduction 2: Paul Craig: Development of the EU 3: Steve Peers: The EU's political institutions 4: Robert Schutze: Constitutionalism and the European Union 5: Kieran St. C. Bradley: Legislating in the European Union 6: Michal Bobek: The effects of EU law in the national legal systems 7: Bruno de Witte: EU law: is it international law? 8: Herwig C H Hofman: General principles of EU law and EU administrative law 9: Eleanor Spaventa: Fundamental rights in the European Union 10: Albertina Aalbors-Llorens: Judicial protection before the Court of Justice of the European Union 11: Jukka Snell: The internal market and the philosophies of market integration 12: Peter Oliver and Martin Martinez Navarro: Free movement of goods 13: Catherine Barnard: Free movement of natural persons and citizens 14: Catherine Barnard and Jukka Snell: Free movement of legal persons and the provision of services 15: Leo Flynn: Free movement of capital 16: Niamh Nic Shuibhne: Exceptions to the free movement rules 17: Christopher Townley: Competition law 18: Oke Odudu and Albert Sanchez Graells: Public Services 19: Alicia Hinarejos: Economic and monetary union 20: Mia Ronnmar: Labour and equality law 21: Tamara Hervey: EU health law 22: Elisa Morgera and Kati Kulovesi: Environmental law 23: Geraint Howells and Jonathon Watson: European Union consumer law 24: Andras Csuri: EU criminal law 25: Steve Peers: Immigration and asylum 26: Geert De Baere: EU external action 27: Steve Peers and Darren Harvey: Brexit

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Book SynopsisWritten in a uniquely engaging style, and full of illuminating analyses, this book provides a modern, comprehensive, and critical guide to the study of the constitutional law of the Union. Numerous diagrams and tables clarify key concepts and processes; and a practical appendix helps students to find and read primary and secondary legal sources.Table of ContentsPart I: Constitutional Foundations 1: Constitutional History: From Paris to Lisbon 2: Constitutional Nature: A Federation of States 3: Governmental Structure: Union Institutions I 4: Governmental Structure: Union Institutions II 5: European Law I: Nature - Direct Effect 6: European Law II: Nature - Primacy/Pre-emption Part II: Governmental Powers 7: Legislative Powers: Competences and Procedures 8: External Powers: Competences and Procedures 9: Executive Powers: Competences and Procedures 10: Judicial Powers I: (Centralised) European Procedures 11: Judicial Powers II: (Decentralised) National Procedures 12: Limiting Powers: EU Fundamental Rights Appendices: How to Study European Union Law

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Book SynopsisThe Charter of the United Nations was signed in 1945 by 51 countries representing all continents, paving the way for the creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice forms part of the Charter. The aim of the Charter is to save humanity from war; to reaffirm human rights and the dignity and worth of the human person; to proclaim the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small; and to promote the prosperity of all humankind. The Charter is the foundation of international peace and security.

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Book SynopsisA major international textbook on EU constitutional law, it covers the structure, values, procedures, and policies of the EU. It deals with institutional issues, but also with substantive issues of major importance, including citizenship, free movement, fundamental rights, and the EU as an external actor.

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Book SynopsisRelief Chief is Mark Lowcock's behind-the-scenes account of his experience as the world's most senior humanitarian official—the UN Relief Chief. In his four years on the job, Lowcock coordinated the work of UN agencies, the Red Cross, and countless national and international humanitarian groups to save lives and protect the most vulnerable. Appointed in 2017, Lowcock was witness to the biggest explosion in humanitarian need in modern history. Wars, droughts, floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and then the COVID-19 global pandemic put humanitarian agencies under unprecedented strain. Long-standing crises like those in Syria, Yemen, and the Sahel got worse. New ones arose, in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Venezuela, and elsewhere. Over his tenure, Lowcock raised record amounts of money to tackle these problems, but this was not enough to prevent humanitarian agencies from being overwhelmed by the emergencies they were asked to deal with, as Lowcock documents from a personal, inside perspective. Part memoir and part manifesto for reform, Relief Chief depicts the brutality, misery and inhumanity inflicted on innocent people in crises. Lowcock recounts what people he met in dozens of countries—especially women and children—shared with him about their plight and the help they needed. He warns that crises will continue to get worse without a renewed global effort to tackle their causes. But Relief Chief is also an uplifting story of lives saved and suffering reduced, and a detailed, practical agenda for solving crises faster and better in the future.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a great work in the classic tradition of law and society studies. It tracks the personal and social transformations that start with the experience of violent loss in a context of state incapacity or indifference, and shows how those transformations end up, partially at least, changing the state, constructing a new legality. It offers an intimate, and necessary, look at the struggle against impunity in a country wracked by loss and violence. * Daniel M. Brinks, Professor of Government and of Law, The University of Texas at Austin *Beautifully written and extremely timely, Bootstrap Justice explores the tragedy of forced disappearances in Mexico. Gallagher presents vivid micro histories that bring individuals' personal dramas to life without losing sight of the broader theoretical or structural points that these stories are an illustration of and conduit to. To achieve this, the author had to immerse herself in the case like no other scholar before her. This long and highly involved fieldwork paid off: the result is an incredibly rich account of drug-related and state-sponsored violence in Mexico, one that yields important lessons for scholars and activists alike. * Ezequiel González-Ocantos, Associate Professor in the Qualitative Study of Comparative Political Institutions, University of Oxford *Bootstrap Justice does the important work of centering the voices of people whose lives have been upended by the disappearance of a loved one. Gallagher's careful analysis of their stories shows how trauma can reconfigure what is imaginable, transforming expectations of the state and of ourselves as political subjects in turn. The book has broad implications for how we think about mobilization processes, the transformative role of grievances, and the development of political subjectivities. * Erica S. Simmons, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies, University of Wisconsin­-Madison *How do people obtain justice in contexts of insecurity and impunity? In this remarkable and deeply researched book, Janice Gallagher unpacks the dynamic interaction between claim-making, collective action, and state responses amidst cases of enforced disappearances in Mexico. An important contribution to existing research on social movements, crime, and legal studies, Bootstrap Justice also honors lives—those whose whereabouts remain unknown, and those who marshal courage, social ties, and politics to fight for their rights as citizens and human beings. * Eduardo Moncada, Barnard College, Columbia University *Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: Sustained Mobilization Amidst Collusive Impunity 2. The Beginnings: The Formation and Disruption of Legal Consciousness 3. State and Civil Society Responses to Disappearances in Mexico 4. The Evolution of Legal Consciousness: Gaining Voice and Grappling With the Law 5. Participatory Investigations: The Legal & Political Opportunities of the Uneven State 6. To What Effect? How Sustained Mobilization Affects Collusive Impunity 7. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisA text in the Yale University Press Series on Basic Documents in World Politics

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Book SynopsisRoméo Dallaire joined the Canadian Army in 1964. A three star General, he served as Deputy Commander of the Canadian Army and later in the Ministry of Defence. In 1993 he was sent to Rwanda on a UN peace-helping mission; he was soon struggling to prevent one of modern history's most shocking events and the UN's famous failed mission: the genocide in Rwanda. General Dallaire was medically released from the armed forces in April 2000 due to posttraumatic stress disorder and is now special adviser to the Canadian government on war-affected children and the prohibition of small arms distribution. In January 2002, he received the inaugural Aegis Award for Genocide Prevention in London. The Rwandan genocide is one of the most shocking examples of political exploitation and ethnic cleansing in living memory. It has been immortalised in the films Hotel Rwanda and Shooting Dogs, and here in the words of a seasoned soldier.Trade ReviewShake Hands With The Devil is one of the saddest books I have ever read and one of the most heart-breaking eye-witness accounts.A kind of naive and painfully honest confession of the failure of an organisation, a meticulous description of one of the worst betrayals in the history of humanity. * Guardian *indisputably the best account of the whole terrible Rwandan genocide * The Sunday Times *Although this is a deeply personal book, it is undoubtedly an important historical record of the UN's failure in Rwanda and an impassioned plea against the moral cowardice that allowed the genocide to happen. * The Independent *

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Book Synopsis'A wildly entertaining but uncomfortable read... Pitilessly brilliant' JONATHAN COE. 'There will not be much political writing in this or any other year that is carried off with such style' The Times. A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR. 'A quite brilliant dissection of the cultural roots of the Brexit narrative' David Miliband. 'Hugely entertaining and engrossing' Roddy Doyle. 'Best book about the English that I've read for ages' Billy Bragg. A fierce, mordantly funny and perceptive book about the act of national self-harm known as Brexit. A great democratic country tears itself apart, and engages in the dangerous pleasures of national masochism. Trivial journalistic lies became far from trivial national obsessions; the pose of indifference to truth and historical fact came to define the style of an entire political elite; a country that once had colonies redefined itself as an oppressed nation requiring liberation. Fintan O'Toole also discusses the fatal attraction of heroic failure, once a self-deprecating cult in a hugely successful empire that could well afford the occasional disaster. Now failure is no longer heroic – it is just failure, and its terrible costs will be paid by the most vulnerable of Brexit's supporters. A new afterword lays out the essential reforms that are urgently needed if England is to have a truly democratic future and stable relations with its nearest neighbours. Trade Review[O'Toole] is a sharp thinker and he makes many good points... There is also a lot to learn from his incidental arguments. This is a literary book and I was delighted' * The Times *The psychopathology of Brexit is at the heart of Fintan O'Toole's compact counterblast * Times Educational Supplement *A witty attack on the fantasies that drove Brexit... Clever, over the top, but entertaining political writing' * The Times, Books of the Year *Fintan O'Toole's searing polemic [is] expertly researched and full of unexpectedly funny vignettes * Sunday Business Post, Books of the Year *What gives this book its distinction is the fact that [O'Toole] is as adept at analysing character (as revealed by language) as he is at marshalling statistics... O'Toole uncovers and dissects it with the deliberate, affectless skill of a virtuoso surgeon. The result, for me, is a wildly entertaining but uncomfortable read. In short, he has nailed us to the floor with a nine-inch nail. It's certainly not easy bein' English these days, and O'Toole, with this pitilessly brilliant book, has just made it at least fifty shades harder' -- Jonathan Coe, Irish Times[The Euro] is what British conservative thought has feared since the 1970s. Readers interested in exploring these fears, and pretty much everyone else, should read [this] * Sunday Business Post *O'Toole offers a central, sexual metaphor for the fall, in which England alternately dominates and submits * Guardian *Britain's psychodrama, as Fintan O'Toole reminds us in his brilliant book, is almost entirely about its reaction to winning World War II, but losing its empire * Sunday Business Post *O'Toole has been one of the most astute commentators on Brexit, and here he offers his analysis on the forces in the English psyche that brought it about. Nor does he pull any punches... He writes to devastating effect, his framing of Brexit as a "weird psychodrama" raising some uncomfortable questions' * Herald. *Fintan O'Toole [...] displays an amazing command of the facts, but what distinguishes his book is the quality of the mind at work, the sharpness of the analysis, the style. O'Toole even makes you feel sorry for the Brexit leaders and that is no small achievement -- Colm Tóibín, Irish Independent, Books of the YearExcellent... Heroic Failure has many lessons about political backstabbing' -- Martina Fitzgerald, Dublin Sunday Business Post, Books of the YearO'Toole is never knowingly understated, and these essays are best enjoyed as intellectual comfort food for anyone who agrees that Brexit has no redeeming features whatsoever. Stylishly presented... They are the work of a skilled debater' * Dublin Sunday Business Post *A quite brilliant dissection of the cultural roots of the Brexit narrative. It is a love letter to the best of Britain and a demolition of the fantasies of the worst -- David MilibandOf all the wonderful things I devoured over the Xmas break, I enjoyed this the most. Best book about the English that I've read for ages, it explains how their post-imperial neurosis led to Brexit -- Billy BraggA brilliant exploration of the Brexit psyche and, as one would expect, it is written beautifully as well * Belfast Telegraph *The most entertaining book about Brexit – and in times this dark we must give thanks for the laughter it occasions * Tablet *The argument is brilliantly made in Fintan O'Toole's very funny Heroic Failure' -- Kevin O'Rourke, GuardianO'Toole shows, sometimes in provocative fashion, how anxieties about British decline spawned a topsy-turvy story * Financial Times *Full of acute cultural observation and includes a hilarious take-down of Boris Johnson * New Statesman *[Heroic Failure's] arguments are well made. O'Toole is very good at analysing the "camp" style of Brexiteers such as Boris Johnson, who wave serious economic objections away with "references to Dunkirk or the Blitz", while presenting "bans" on bendy bananas as vital "tests of national freedom" * The Week *A clear-eyed, devastating account of the delusions of Brexit – and the self-delusions of its architects * Observer *

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Book SynopsisFor many observers, the European Union is mired in a deep crisis. Between sluggish growth; political turmoil following a decade of austerity politics; Brexit; and the rise of Asian influence, the EU is seen as a declining power on the world stage.Columbia Law professor Anu Bradford argues the opposite in her important new book The Brussels Effect: the EU remains an influential superpower that shapes the world in its image. By promulgating regulations that shape the international business environment, elevating standards worldwide, and leading to a notable Europeanization of many important aspects of global commerce, the EU has managed to shape policy in areas such as data privacy, consumer health and safety, environmental protection, antitrust, and online hate speech. And in contrast to how superpowers wield their global influence, the Brussels Effect - a phrase first coined by Bradford in 2012- absolves the EU from playing a direct role in imposing standards, as market forces alone are often sufficient as multinational companies voluntarily extend the EU rule to govern their global operations. The Brussels Effect shows how the EU has acquired such power, why multinational companies use EU standards as global standards, and why the EU''s role as the world''s regulator is likely to outlive its gradual economic decline, extending the EU''s influence long into the future.Trade ReviewThe present work is written in a very accessible way, despite the abstract and very technical seeming subject areas. * Bastian Matteo Scianna, Sehepunkte *Bradford makes her case with verve, and with a great eye for detail. * Jan Klabbers, European Journal of International Law *Listed as one of the Best Books of 2020 by Foreign AffairsThe author of this book, a scholar of extraordinary authority, overturns existing stereotypes and demonstrates how the European Union has become the only authority capable of dictating the rules that guide the behavior of world economic life. In the crisis of international cooperation, Brussels builds the rules that are progressively adopted by global markets. A Europe that exercises its authority not with muscles but with a refined blend of brains and experience. * Romano Prodi, formerly President of the European Commission and Prime Minister of Italy *This may well be the single most important book on Europe's influence to appear in a decade. * Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs *Anu Bradford, a professor at Columbia University, originally coined the term "Brussels effect" and has been studying it for several years. Her impressive book assembles evidence going back decades, tracing its development from the "Reach" chemicals regulation, developed in the early 2000s, to the digital age. ... What is incontrovertible is that the Brussels effect has dominated global economic regulation to an under-appreciated extent. This book will be the definitive reference guide for those wishing to understand. * Alan Beattie, Financial Times *Developing her earlier work and, in turn, Vogel's ground-breaking study of the "California Effect", Bradford argues brilliantly—without ignoring the external and internal challenges faced by the EU—the extent to which the "Brussels Effect" (i.e. the EU's unilateral power to regulate global markets) has operated in many foreign jurisdictions, including the US and China ... Bradford's tour de force is to combine a dense number of facts and information with a vivid analysis. * Julien Miéral, European Law Review *Anu Bradford's The Brussels Effect is essential reading for anyone interested in Europe's place in the world. Decried as a powerless entity, vainly committed to multilateralism, Bradford shows how the EU has,in fact, turned unilateral regulatory measures into a source of global economic clout. A timely and powerful antidote to prevailing euro-pessimism. * Adam Tooze, author of Crashed and Director of the European Institute, Columbia University *This book is both timely and important. I have frequently witnessed the Brussels Effect in many areas, including data privacy, trade, the digital economy and consumer and food safety, where the EU increasingly sets global standards. Professor Bradford describes in a detailed and engaging style why the EU is a global regulatory superpower that shapes the world in its own image. This book is of great relevance, not just for an academic audience but also for businesses and policy makers around the world. This book clearly explains the nature of the EU's often under-appreciated 'quiet influence. * Anthony Gardner, former US Ambassador to the European Union *Finally! A book that carefully and systematically documents the European Union's power in the world and challenges us to rethink how we define power in the process.The Brussels Effectis a tour de force; a study that will establish a new benchmark for scholars and serve as a major stumbling block for prophets of European decline. * Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America *InThe Brussels Effect, Anu Bradford has developed her brilliant and insightful theory of the European Union's global power into a fascinating and thorough account of the ways in which EU rules are transformed into global standards through market mechanisms. This book, like her earlier work, will be widely read and highly influential in policy as well as scholarly debates. * Gráinne de Búrca, Florence Ellinwood Allen Professor of Law, New York University *The Brussels Effectis an important book that challenges us to rethink the impact of the EU on the global economy. Bradford has made a creative and original contribution to the literature on business regulation. Her well-documented and clearly written study shows how and why the EU has become the world's most influential regulator, shaping both business practices and public policies well beyond its borders. * David Vogel, Solomon P. Lee Chair Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Business Ethics, University of California Berkley *InThe Brussels Effect, Anu Bradford offers a perceptive analysis of the influence the EU can and must have well beyond its borders. With global governance being challenged, the Brussels Effect is filling a desperately needed void. It gives us yet another reason why we cannot afford to have the European ambitions fail. * Paul Polman, Co-founder, IMAGINE and Chair, International Chamber of Commerce, Former CEO ofUnilever *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Brussels Effect Preface to Part One: Theory Chapter 1. How the EU Became a Global Regulatory Power Chapter 2. The Brussels Effect Chapter 3. The Brussels Effect in Context Preface to Part Two: Case Studies Chapter 4. Market Competition Chapter 5. Digital Economy Chapter 6. Consumer Health and Safety Chapter 7. Environment Preface to Part Three: Assessment Chapter 8. Is the Brussels Effect Beneficial? Chapter 9. The Future of the Brussels Effect

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this acclaimed and widely-used book has been thoroughly updated in light of, among others, the revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal, which entered into force in January 2020. It provides the first detailed understanding of these new rules and their influence on opposition and appeal proceedings. This second edition gives valuable guidance on how to: draft and prosecute patent applications to avoid problems later on in opposition and appeal properly attack or defend a patent react if the patent is amended argue in case of late filings act in oral proceedings. Dealing with all stages of proceedings before the EPO, this book provides fresh insight into how best to act at each stage to successfully complete a case in opposition and appeal, detailing how opposition divisions and boards of appeal approach the cases before them. Experienced practitioners will find that the detailed case law citation adds depth to their knowledge. The 'practical advice' sections and 'example cases' provide patent lawyers and attorneys with invaluable guidance on specific procedural and substantive questions.Trade Review'The book is an excellent read for anyone preparing for their first oppositions or appeals, as it gives a very good overview with practical tips as well as common pitfalls to avoid. For the more experienced ones, the big benefit of the book is the abundant references to case law. A section I particularly appreciated was the very clear and explicit explanation of hearing of witnesses. Another big bonus is of course the references to the 2020 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal.' --Kaisa Suominen, Moosedog Oy, Finland'This excellent book brings together the theory and practice of opposition and appeal at the European Patent Office. The expert authors explain the legal framework in an accessible manner and provide numerous tips which are based on many years of experience. This book helps you to make the right choices already during drafting the patent application and in opposition so that you will be in the best possible starting position for your appeal under the 2020 Rules of Procedure.' --Nyske Blokhuis, EP&C Patent Attorneys, the Netherlands/BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Drafting and prosecution stage 3. Opposition stage 4. Appeal stage – inter partes appeals 5. Appeal stage – ex parte appeals 6. Further issues 7. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of the award-winning International Organizations has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account new developments and shifting power relations since 2009, as well as the most current scholarship.As before, the authors provide a comprehensive, in-depth examination of the full range of international organizations. New features of the book include attention to a broader range of theoretical approaches, to the increasing importance of regional organizations, and to emerging forms of governance. And new case studies highlight the governance dilemmas posed by the Libyan and Syrian civil wars, human trafficking, LGBT rights, climate change, and more.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous editions:"Detailed and comprehensive, this accessible IO text may well set the standard for years to come. The breadth of coverage provides 'one-stop shopping' for the full range of international organizations, along with welcome attention to global issues." —Kent Killen, College of Wooster"This book is a great [introduction] to international organizations." —Bessma Momani, International Journal"An extraordinary primer for any student of international relations...This book collates and masterfully illustrates the varied processes that drive contemporary international organizations." —UN21 Newsletter, ASIL"This is an important book, comprehensive, accessible, and rich in detail." —Ian Johnstone, Tufts University"Putting the pieces of the puzzle together in a highly readable way, Karns and Mingst provide a comprehensive overview of the many actors, processes, and challenges involved in the complex subject of global governance." —Anne-Marie Slaughter, Princeton UniversityTable of Contents The Challenges of Global Governance. The Theoretical Foundations of Global Governance. Foundations of the Pieces of Global Governance. The United Nations: Centerpiece of Global Governance. Regional Organizations. Nonstate Actors: NGOs, Networks, and Social Movements. The Search for Peace and Security. Global Economic Governance. Promoting Human Development and Economic Well-Being. Protecting Human Rights. Protecting the Environment. Dilemmas in Global Governance.

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Book SynopsisMany on the Left see the European Union as a fundamentally benign project with the potential to underpin ever greater cooperation and progress. If it has drifted rightward, the answer is to fight for reform from within. In this iconoclastic polemic, economist Costas Lapavitsas demolishes this view. He contends that the EU’s response to the Eurozone crisis represents the ultimate transformation of the union into a neoliberal citadel that institutionally embeds austerity, privatization, and wage cuts. Concurrently, the rise of German hegemony has divided the EU into an unstable core and dependent peripheries. These related developments make the EU impervious to meaningful reform. The solution is therefore a direct challenge to the EU project that stresses popular and national sovereignty as preconditions for true internationalist socialism. Lapavitsas’s powerful manifesto for a left opposition to the EU upends the wishful thinking that often characterizes the debate and will be a challenging read for all on the Left interested in the future of Europe.Trade Review"For those wanting a clear and concise summary of the left case against the euro and of the misrepresentation of German European hegemony as the consummation of the 'European idea', there is no way around this book. Nowhere has the political economy of the common currency and of German ascendancy in Europe been more clearly exposed."—Wolfgang Streeck, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies "Costas Lapavitsas is the most important commentator on the EU and its current crises, including Brexit. This is one of the most significant books on modern politics to appear in the last decade, and virtually the only one fully to grasp the nature of our present situation."—Richard Tuck, Harvard University "Important and timely"—E-International Relations "In 2015, a left-wing government in Athens was wrestling with Berlin and Brussels. Two prominent economists took part in the scuffle: one, Yanis Varoufakis, became Minister of Finance; the other, Costas Lapavitsas, was a member of the ruling party, Syriza. The first was a Europhile who viewed the capitulation of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras as an invitation to struggle for 'another Europe'. The second, always the sceptic, saw his views confirmed by the debacle."—Le Monde Diplomatique "Expedient, informed and lucid."—LSE Review of BooksTable of ContentsCh. 1. The European Union and the Left 1.1 Fragmentation and retreat of democracy 1.2 The challenge for the Left Ch. 2. The evolution of the EU since Maastricht 2.1. Neoliberalism and hegemony in the EU – drawing on Hayek 2.2. Neoliberalism and state monopoly over money 2.3. Creating the euro: A lever of neoliberalism and conditional German hegemony 2.4. The “architectural flaws” of the euro 2.5. The broader context of conditional German hegemony Ch. 3. The ascendancy of Germany and the division of Europe 3.1. A distinctive financialised economy 3.2. The defeat of German labour in the 1990s 3.3. The competitive advantage of Germany and the creation of the Southern periphery 3.4. The unstable core of the EMU and the Central European periphery Ch. 4. The Eurozone crisis: Class interests and hegemonic power 4.1. Crisis erupts 4.2. Imposing a neoliberal agenda 4.3. An unstable and fraught equilibrium Ch. 5. Greece in the iron trap of the euro 5.1 The proximate causes of the Greek crisis 5.2 Long-term weaknesses of the Greek economy 5.3. The lenders impose bail-outs and bring disaster 5.4. Class and national interests in the Greek disaster 5.5 The political debacle of SYRIZA Ch. 6. Seeking democracy, sovereignty, and socialism 6.1. Democracy and sovereignty in the EU, once again 6.2 The impossibility of radical reform 6.3. A class-based stance for the Left 6.4. What to do?

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal best book of the year"What made this episode in our collective history possible was not so much the lies we told one another, but the lies we told ourselves."A recent Brown University graduate, Michael Soussan was elated when he landed a position as a program coordinator for the United Nations' Iraq Program. Little did he know that he would end up a whistleblower in what PBS NewsHour described as the "largest financial scandal in UN history."Breaking a conspiracy of silence that had prevailed for years, Soussan sparked an unprecedented corruption probe into the Oil-for-Food program that exposed a worldwide system of bribes, kickbacks, and blackmail involving ruthless power-players from around the globe.At the crossroads of pressing humanitarian concerns, crisis diplomacy, and multibillion-dollar business interests, Soussan's story highlights core flaws of our international system and exposes the frightening, corrupting power of the black elixir that fuels our world's economy.

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Book SynopsisA compilation of stories based on the lives of children who observe the world through their windows during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Asia and Europe to North America, Latin America, and Africa, the book explores children's shared experience of life away from school and friends, of wondering about the people in their lives and communities who are in need of help, and of discovering what we can do to stay active and to support others.Despite the hardships, the children portrayed in this book find innovative ways to support their families and communities, and care for those in need while staying positive and healthy. From My Window is conceptualized, written, and illustrated by Xue Bai. We hope that this beautifully illustrated book will show children that they are not alone in facing the challenges that this global pandemic brings. We will probably face other challenging situations in the future, and this book shows that every day is an opportunity to love, learn, create and connect, no matter the circumstances.

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Book SynopsisToday, the European Union is facing a crisis as serious as anything it has experienced since its origins more than half a century ago. What makes this so serious is that it is not a single crisis but rather multiple crises – the euro crisis, the migration/refugee crisis, Brexit, etc. – that overlap and reinforce one another, creating a cumulative array of challenges that threatens the very survival of the EU. For the first time in its history, there is a real risk that the EU could break up. This volume brings together sociologists, economists and political scientists from around Europe to shed light on how the EU got into this predicament. It argues that the multiple crises that have plagued the European Union in the last decade stem to a large extent from flaws in its construction and that these flaws are consequences of the political processes that led to the formation of the EU – in other words, the decisions that made possible the development of the EU created the conditions for the multiple crises it experiences today. This timely and wide-ranging book on one of the most important issues of our time will be of great interest to students and scholars in the social sciences, to politicians and policy-makers and to anyone concerned with Europe and its future.Trade Review"Castells and his colleagues convincingly show that the multiple crises facing Europe today - from Greece to Brexit - are not problems imposed on it from without but are to a large extent crises of its own creation. Their wide-ranging and insightful account should be read by everyone concerned with Europe and its future - and above all by those politicians and policy-makers who could change the direction of the EU before it's too late." Paul Mason, author of Postcapitalism: A Guide to Our Future"To understand what we Europeans must do to secure a brighter future together, firstly we must understand the multifaceted nature of the challenges that our common project is facing. This insightful book reminds us that constructive self-criticism is an indispensable exercise in today's Europe." Javier Solana, President at ESADE Geo-Center for Global Economy and Geopolitics and Distinguished Fellow at the Brookings Institution"Europe's Crises takes the reader on a journey of relationships and interdependencies, from Maastricht to Brexit [,..] [and] unlike the mainstream media's insistence on hiding the wider context, the reader is constantly reminded of the history, geography and wider geopolitics impacting on the daily lives of Europeans."Morning Star Table of Contents List of Contributors List of Figures Introduction Part I: Economic Crises Chapter 1: The End of European Integration as We Knew It: A Political Economy Analysis Olivier Bouin Chapter 2: Making Sense of the Greek Crisis, 2010-2016 Manos Matsaganis Chapter 3: The Consequences of Crisis on the European Banking System Emilio Ontiveros Chapter 4: The Financial Crisis and the Restructuring of the Italian Banking System Sviatlana Hlebik Chapter 5: European Science and Technology in a Time of Crisis: ERC, EIT and Beyond João Caraça et al. Part II: Social Crises Chapter 6: Austerity and Health: The Impact of the Crisis in the UK and Rest of Europe David Stuckler et al. Chapter 7: Suffering: The Human and Social Costs of Economic Crisis John B. Thompson et al. Chapter 8: Achilles’ Heel: Europe’s Ambivalent Identity Manuel Castells Chapter 9: Europe Facing Evil: Xenophobia, Racism, anti-Semitism and Terrorism Michel Wieviorka Chapter 10: Europe and Refugees: Tragedy Bordering on Farce Paul Collier Part III: Political Crises Chapter 11: The Crisis of Legitimacy of European Institutions Sara B. Hobolt Chapter 12: Narratives of Responsibility: German Politics in the Greek Debt Crisis Claus Offe Chapter 13: The Double Crisis of European Social Democracy Colin Crouch Chapter 14: The Rise of the Radical Right Michel Wieviorka Chapter 15: From Crisis to Social Movement to Political Change: Podemos in Spain Manuel Castells Chapter 16: Italy: Autumn of the Second Republic by Pierfranco Pelizzetti Chapter 17: Brexit: The Causes and Consequences of the UK’s Decision to Leave the EU Geoffrey Evans et al. Chapter 18: Social Movements, Participation and Crisis in Europe Gustavo Cardoso et al. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis timely Research Handbook provides novel insights into the institutional complexities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Through a defined focus on the post-Cold War evolution of NATO, it provides various theoretical perspectives on the Alliance and assesses wider research efforts within NATO studies.Written by thirty renowned international scholars and practitioners, chapters provide multidisciplinary insights into NATO’s legal and political developments. They examine existing research ventures within NATO scholarship, as well as potential future methodological advancements. The Research Handbook looks closely at NATO’s political and military decision-making, its principles of governance and its key fields of action. It additionally offers a significant analysis of the organization’s stability and cohesion.This comprehensive Research Handbook will be important for academics studying law, politics and international relations surveying the intricacies of regional organizations. It will be particularly beneficial for NATO practitioners and for researchers endeavouring to further the field of NATO studies.Trade Review‘In this first academic NATO handbook ever, the Alliance finally receives the attention it deserves. Seeking to bridge the theorist–practitioner gap as well as theoretical paradigms, the volume provides an excellent overview of the urgent challenge of ensuring NATO’s internal strength and cohesion and is essential reading for scholars and policymakers alike.’ -- Wolfgang Ischinger, Munich Security Conference‘Rarely has a collection about NATO been available that contains such a wealth of insights for scholars, students and practitioners alike. Anyone involved with this organization for practical purposes or out of academic interest will find this Research Handbook invaluable and will refer to it often.’ -- Carlo Masala, Bundeswehr University, Munich‘This excellent collection of papers brings together valuable works by accomplished experts on many NATO-related topics, including theoretical, legal, economic, operational and institutional interpretations, cyber security and counter-terrorism challenges and political–military decision-making about core tasks such as collective defence and deterrence, cooperative security and crisis management.’ -- David S. Yost, U.S. Naval Postgraduate SchoolTable of ContentsContents: Preface xv List of abbreviations xvii 1 Introduction: NATO as an object of research 1 Sebastian Mayer PART I THEORIES AND APPROACHES 2 Realism 21 Luca Ratti 3 Institutionalism 36 Sebastian Mayer 4 Economic theory 52 Shintaro Nakagawa, Toshihiro Ihori and Martin C. McGuire 5 Social constructivism 69 Tobias Bunde 6 Interpretive approaches 84 Ulrich Franke PART II LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURES 7 Legal personalities 99 Andrés B. Muñoz-Mosquera and Nikoleta P. Chalanouli 8 Institutional design 114 Seth A. Johnston 9 Institutional memory 131 Heidi Hardt PART III OPERATING NATO 10 Political decision-making 147 Sebastian Mayer 11 Military decision-making 164 Ivan Dinev Ivanov 12 Civilian control of the military 178 Stephen M. Saideman and David P. Auerswald 13 Collective action problems 191 Christian Tuschhoff PART IV FIELDS OF ACTION 14 Collective defence 208 John R. Deni 15 Deterrence 222 Damon Coletta 16 NATO operations 237 Nicholas Williams 17 Counter-terrorism 253 Giray Sadõk and Aybike Yalcin-Ispir 18 Cyber security 267 Joe Burton 19 Partnerships for Peace 280 Joshua B. Spero 20 Mediterranean and global partnering 296 Markus Kaim 21 Democracy support 308 Henrik B. L. Larsen PART V PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE 22 Use of force: legal foundations 324 Michael Bothe 23 Accountability and transparency 339 Ian Davis PART VI STRENGTH AND COHESION 24 NATO’s crisis resilience 356 Sebastian Harnisch 25 Burden-sharing 369 Benjamin Zyla 26 The NATO “habit of consultation” 385 Martin A. Smith 27 Cohesion through identity 400 Falk Ostermann Index

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Book SynopsisShedding light on the origins of the Second World War in Europe, Stalin’s Gamble aims to create a historical narrative of the relations of the USSR with Britain, France, the United States, Poland, Germany, Italy, Czechoslovakia, and Romania during the 1930s. The book explores the Soviet Union’s efforts to organize a defensive alliance against Nazi Germany, in effect rebuilding the anti-German Entente of the First World War.Drawing on extensive research in Soviet as well as Western archives, Michael Jabara Carley offers an in-depth account of the diplomatic manoeuvrings which surrounded the rise of Hitler and Soviet efforts to construct an alliance against future German aggression. Paying close attention to the beliefs and interactions of senior politicians and diplomats, the book seeks to replace one-sided Western histories with records from both sides. The book also offers an inside look at Soviet foreign policy making, with a focus on Stalin as a foreTrade Review“Stalin’s Gamble is a remarkable reconstruction not only of Soviet foreign policy but of an entire era that led to the enormous suffering of the Second World War. The author’s superb scholarship and fluid writing style merit the attention of a broad selection of scholars, diplomats, and the educated public.” -- Jonathan M. House, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Emeritus * Russian Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Biographical Notes 1. Introduction: Prologue to Crisis 2. Dim Lite Night Lamp: Early Attempts at Détente in Paris and Warsaw, 1929–33 3. The Soviet Quest for US Recognition, 1930–3 4. Setback: The Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933 5. Rapallo or Not? 6. “Strike while the Iron Is Hot”: Strengthening Relations with France, 1933 7. Shadows of Doubt over Moscow, 1933–4 8. “One Step Back, Two Steps Forward” 9. Nobody Wants the “Bolo Baby”: Failure of US-Soviet Relations, 1933–5 10. Koshmar: The Agonising Turn in Relations with France, 1934–5 11. Bridging the Chasm: The Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1933–5 12. Showdown: Negotiating the Franco-Soviet Pact, 1934–5 13. No Bridging the Gap: Erosion of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1935 14. The Weak Hinge: Fighting for Relations with France, 1935–6 15. Collapse in London: The Failure of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1936 16. Good News, Bad News: The Fall of Laval and the Failure of France, 1936 17. Epilogue Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWhether we are thinking about the evolving climate crisis, the urgent need for geopolitical energy autonomy or the detrimental impact of the extractive economy on communities and nature around the world, it is clear that Europe faces a crucial challenge to transition its economy quickly towards one that provides everyone with the opportunity to live a good life within planetary boundaries. But the faster one needs to change, the greater the risk of people and regions being left behind. The development and implementation of a just transition is therefore essential for the times we are living in. Published in association with the Green European Foundation, this book asks what kinds of policy and funding do we need to make the transition happen in an equitable way, ensuring that the fundamental rights of all are guaranteed in an inclusive society? And how does this translate into the divergent realities of different regions in Europe, and in the Global South?

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Book SynopsisHow are institutions formed and how do they change? How do institutions interact to produce action? And how formal do institutions need to be to become effective actors of governance? This textbook provides a thorough examination of institutions from a number of theoretical perspectives to identify their key characteristics. Key features of the fourth edition: Eight consistent questions are used to highlight the similarities and differences between institutions, using both formal and informal examples Two new chapters focus on informal institutions and the process of institutionalization and deinstitutionalization A wide range of theories are highlighted, giving students a broad overview of institutional theory in political science The application of these institutional theories is demonstrated using a variety of international examples. For students of comparative politics, political theory and institutions, this textbook will be an essential guide to understanding and analyzing institutions in political science.Trade Review'The book offers by far the most systematic and elaborate account of the importance of institutional theory in political science. It gives both researchers and practitioners a lot of ideas about how to analyze and conduct political-administrative decision-making processes, seen through institutional lenses.' --Tom Christensen, University of Oslo, Norway and Renmin University of ChinaTable of ContentsContents: Preface to 4th edition 1. Institutionalism Old and New Part I Varieties of Institutionalism 2. The Roots of the New Institutionalism: “Normative Institutionalism” 3. Rational Choice Theory and Institutional Theory 4. The Legacy of the Past: Historical Institutionalism 5. Empirical Institutionalism 6. Ideas as the Foundation of Institutions: Discursive and Constructivist Institutionalism 7. Sociological Institutionalism Part II Applications of Institutionalism 8. Institutions of Interest Representation 9. International Institutionalism Part III Issues in Institutionalism 9. Informal Institutions and Governing 10. Institutionalization and Deinstitutionalization Part IV Wrapping Up 11. Conclusion: One Institutionalism or Many References Index

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Book SynopsisThe iceberg always blinks at the last minute.' @BorderIrishI was living the quiet life, watching the traffic and the sheep go by and then Brexit came along and I listened to people dismissing my importance. I could see the danger coming in the distance, like a cold front on the Tyrone skyline. So I thought, how can an invisible border be heard?'97 years young, the Irish Border may be a late adopter of Twitter, but with more than 82k followers including Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Piers Morgan and Alastair Campbell, the Border isn't so invisible anymore.

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Book SynopsisPaul Kennedy''s The Parliament of Man: The United Nations and the Quest for World Government is the extraordinary story of the UN - its creation, the threats it has faced, and the possibilities it holds for the future. Can the world be governed by agreement rather than conflict? In 1945 the world''s most powerful nation states came together to ''save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and reaffirm faith in the fundamental human rights''. Over sixty years later, the United Nations still doggedly pursues that mandate. Paul Kennedy''s The Parliament of Man is a timely history that examines the roots and functions of this unique organization, casts an objective eye on its past effectiveness and assesses whether it will meet the challenges of our present world - from supplying aid during humanitarian crises to combating climate change. Ultimately he shows why, despite its fallibility and its foibles, the UN remains utterly indi

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Book SynopsisSergio Vieira de Mello-a humanitarian, peacemaker and state builder -was at centre of the most significant geopolitical crises of the last half-century. Born in 1948, just as the post-World War II order was taking shape, he died in a terrorist attack on UN headquarters in Iraq in 2003 as the battle lines in the twenty first-century''s first great polarizing struggle were being drawn. This is a dual biography: the story of a man who never stopped learning and the biography of a perilous world whose ills are too big to ignore but too complex to manage quickly or cheaply. Even as Vieira de Mello arranged food deliveries, organized refugee returns, or negotiated with warlords, he pressed his colleagues to join him in grappling with such questions as: When should killers be engaged and when should they be shunned? When is military force justified? How can outsiders play a role in healing broken people and broken places? He did not have the luxury of simply posing these questions; he had to find answers, apply them, and live with the consequences.Trade Review'Chasing the Flame is a brilliantly researched biography about an extraordinary man' - Richard Beeston, The Times 'a compelling work, culminating in a brilliant and moving reconstruction of Vieira de Mello's doomed last mission in Iraq' - Rosemary Righter, TLS

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Book SynopsisOver forty years of service to the United Nations - the last ten as Secretary-General - Kofi Annan has been at the centre of the major geopolitical events of our time. As much a memoir as a guide to world order, INTERVENTIONS provides a unique, behind-the-scenes view of global diplomacy during one of the most tumultuous periods in UN history.With eloquence and immediacy, Annan writes about the highs and lows of his years at the United Nations: from shuttle-diplomacy during crises such as Kosovo, Lebanon and Israel-Palestine to the wrenching battles over the Iraq War to the creation of the landmark Responsibility to Protect doctrine. He is remarkably candid about the organization''s failed efforts, particularly in Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Ultimately, Annan shows readers a world where solutions are available, if we have the will and courage to see them through.

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Book Synopsis''It will change the way you remember the 20th century and read the news in the 21st'' Steven Pinker''A clarion call to preserve law and order across our planet'' Philippe Sands''A fascinating and important book ... given the state of the world, The Internationalists has come along at the right moment'' Margaret MacMillan, Financial TimesSince the end of the Second World War, we have moved from an international system in which war was legal, and accepted as the ultimate arbiter of disputes between nations, to one in which it was not. Nations that wage aggressive war have become outcasts and have almost always had to give up their territorial gains. How did this epochal transformation come about? This remarkable book, which combines political, legal, and intellectual history, traces the origins and course of one of the great shifts in the modern world.''Sweeping and yet personable at the same time, The Internationalists<Trade ReviewGenuine originality is unusual in political history. The Internationalists is an original book. -- Louis Menand * New Yorker *An impassioned history of how the liberal international order came into being and why it must be defended as never before * Economist *The Internationalists is a fascinating and challenging book, which raises gravely important issues for the present. -- Margaret MacMillan * Financial Times *An extraordinary high-wire act ... this book is a lively firecracker that illuminates not only the past, but also the present -- Adam Roberts * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGeography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of the 150 centuries during which Britain has been inhabited it has been on the edge, culturally and literally, of mainland Europe.In this succinct book, Tombs shows that the decision to leave the EU is historically explicable - though not made historically inevitable - by Britain''s very different historical experience, especially in the twentieth century, and because of our more extensive and deeper ties outside Europe. He challenges the orthodox view that Brexit was due solely to British or English exceptionalism: in choosing to leave the EU, the British, he argues, were in many ways voting as typical Europeans.Trade Reviewconfident ... surprising and original ... and humble ... Tombs's opening chapter, putting Britain's relationship with Europe into a wider historical context, offers more insights than entire shelves of rival Brexit books. "Geography comes before history," he begins. "Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary." ... Like all good historians, Tombs can be entertainingly bitchy [yet] all the time, with elegant wit, he punctures myth after myth -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *The time has finally come for the whole issue [of Brexit] to pass from the hands of journalists into those of historians. Robert Tombs, emeritus professor of French history at Cambridge, has started the process of objective historical analysis with a profoundly thoughtful explanation of how Brexit happened, and why ... Tombs has a witty turn of phrase and agreeably ironic style that means that he never descends into polemic ... If journalism is the first draft of history, then This Sovereign Isle is its penultimate draft, and the best we will have for many years. -- Andrew Roberts * Daily Telegraph *A short, punchy, eloquent statement from such a distinguished historian -- Fintan O'Toole * The Guardian *Cambridge professor Tombs offers a fine first draft of history in this objective explanation of how and why Brexit happened. Tombs takes a witty, engagingly ironic approach to the false claims of Project Fear. -- Summer reading * The Telegraph *A rare intellectual proponent of Brexit, Robert Tombs infuriates pro-Europeans-even more so because of his undeniable calibre as a historian ... This Sovereign Isle argued that the Leave vote was inevitable as well as rational: the UK never fitted the European project. He understands this as a reaction to the traumas of the continent's story - traumas that Britain's distinctive journey has sometimes ducked ... His theme - national identity in a fracturing world - has contemporary significance far beyond these shores. -- The world’s top 50 thinkers, 2021 * Prospect *admirably independent-minded and well argued ... should indeed be made compulsory reading for all Brexiteers -- Richard Evans * New Statesman *To Remainers interested in reading a civilised & learned defence of Brexit, I highly recommend it -- Tom Holland

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Book SynopsisThe past few decades have seen a massive increase in the number of international organizations focusing on global health. Campaigns to eradicate or stem the spread of AIDS, SARS, malaria, and Ebola attest to the increasing importance of globally-oriented health organizations. These organizations may be national, regional, international, or even non-state organizations-like Medicins Sans Frontieres. One of the more important recent trends in global health governance, though, has been the rise of public-private partnerships (PPPs) where private non-governmental organizations, for-profit enterprises, and various other social entrepreneurs work hand-in-hand with governments to combat specific maladies. A primary driver for this development is the widespread belief that by joining together, PPPs will attack health problems and fund shared efforts more effectively than other systems. As Chelsea Clinton and Devi Sridhar show in Governing Global Health, these partnerships are not only importanTrade ReviewThis is not only a timely and original book, but also a model of concise scholarship. After a quarter of a century working in the arena of global health, it wasn't until I read this book that I understood fully either the major institutions with which we so often work or the challenges before us now. Furthermore, Clinton and Sridhar have managed a minor miracle: they've made dry matters of governance interesting and even entertaining. This engaging study deserves a broad audience. Since the survival of tens of millions hang in the balance, as does the well-being of most on this planet, the stakes are greater than we know." - Paul Farmer MD, Partners In Health and Harvard Medical SchoolWho runs the world and why? Chelsea Clinton and Devi Sridhar ask this audacious question in this powerful and uncompromising book. They unmask the big four global health institutions of our era for the first time. Governing Global Health is a monumental achievement. Anyone seriously interested in the health of the world simply has to read it." - Lawrence O. Gostin, University Professor and Founding O'Neill Chair in Global Health Law, Georgetown Law SchoolThe landscape of 'global health' is so fragmented, with so many agencies and private players in the picture, that it can be impossible to figure out who is in charge of everything from outbreaks to battling the tobacco industry. The adage, 'follow the money' too often leads to dead ends and bewildering arrays of public health players. Clinton and Sridhar have done a wonderful job of pulling the elusive pieces into focus, creating a must-read guide for students and practitioners of global health." - Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations, and author of The Coming PlagueClinton and Sridhar provide a unique insight in global health governance in a very rigorous and well documented analysis. A must for anybody working in global health, global governance and international affairs." - Peter Piot, Director & Handa Professor of Global Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTable of ContentsPrefaceAbbreviations1. Governing Global Health2. Big Questions and Case Studies3. Shifts in Governance4. Who Funds Global Health?5. T wenty-First-Century Governance6. Disruption and Reform7. Final ReflectionsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisCombining the key theoretical and empirical approaches of political economy and EU scholarship, this textbook is key reading for studying the European political economy. Drawing on theoretical debates and recent policy case studies, a team of expert editors and contributors help students apply theories and methods to real life issues in European political economy. This textbook offers a clear analysis of some of the most pressing challenges confronting Europe, such as the political impact of rising inequality, the functioning and the effects of Economic and Monetary Union, the future of the ''European'' social model, the ongoing impact of Brexit, Europe''s role in a changing global economy, and Europe''s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Key features: - Delivers a research-informed, yet reader friendly textbook on European Political Economy. - Establishes 4 key theoretical and methodological approaches, giving students the conceptual tools needed to examine the dynamic interactions beTrade ReviewEuropean Political Economy is a 'must read' for students, and an essential starting point for anyone hoping to join the conversation about how to tackle the most important challenges facing the European Union.] * Erik Jones, Director of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute *This is the first EPE textbook to bring together theoretically informed and empirically-rich answers written by key experts in the field. * Vivien Schmidt, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration, Boston University *This textbook does an excellent job in summarising the most important academic and policy debates in the field, providing an essential resource for every student interested in European Political Economy. Most importantly, its practical approach to theories shows how intertwined the academic and the European policy worlds are. * Amy Verdun, Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria and Leiden University *An excellent textbook that applies comparative and international political economic analysis to shed light on both the historical trajectory and the current challenges facing European integration. It skillfully combines different theoretical perspectives (Open Economy Politics, Growth Models, Ideational Frameworks, and Critical and Feminist Political Economy). The book clearly fills a gap. It will be an invaluable resource for both students and scholars in Political Economy and European Integration. * Lucio Baccaro, Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute, Cologne *Table of Contents1: L. Quaglia, A.Spendzharova, M. Moschella: Introduction: European Political Economy: Mapping the research field Theoretical approaches 2: M. Copelovitch & S. Walter: European Open Economy Politics 3: A. Johnston & A. Regan: Growth Models and European Political Economy 4: L. Quaglia, A. Spendzharova, M. Moschella: Ideational European Political Economy 5: A. Wigger and L. Horn: Critical and Feminist European Political Economy Substantive Issues 6: W. Schelkle: Monetary integration, crises and solidarity 7: L. Quaglia: Financial integration and regulation 8: C. de la Porte & I. Madama: Welfare and labor 9: J. Hopkin: Economic liberalism, inequality and populist backlash 10: D. de Bièvre: Trade and development 11: E. Posner: European Political Economy and interdependence 12: A. Geddes & L. Hadj-Abdou: Migration 13: C. Burns & N. Carter: Environment 14: J. Eckhardt: Health and inequality

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Book SynopsisThis third volume in the Law and Politics of Brexit series provides a comprehensive analysis of the new framework of relationship between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) applicable since 1st January 2021, following the end of the Brexit transition period.Trade ReviewWithout doubt, this book will act as an important and valuable reference point for students and researchers seeking an introduction to the TCA and its myriad problems. * Michael Dougan, Liverpool, CML Rev *Table of ContentsForeword by David Sassoli (President of the European Parliament) 1: Federico Fabbrini: Introduction Part I: The Context 2: Michael Cox: Brexit and British Decline in International Affairs 3: Dagmar Schiek: Brexit and the Implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement 4: John Doyle & Eileen Connolly: Brexit and the Peace Process in Northern Ireland Part II: Economic Relations 5: Giorgio Sacerdoti & Paola Mariani: Trade in Goods 6: Niamh Moloney: Trade in Services 7: Catherine Barnard & Emilija Leinarte: Mobility of Persons Part III: Security Relations 8: Oliver Garner: Justice and Home Affairs 9: Ben Tonra: Defense and Foreign Affairs 10: Edoardo Celeste: Data Protection Part IV: The Prospects 11: Nicolas Levrat: Governance 12: Brigid Laffan: Sovereignty 13: Federico Fabbrini: Integration

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Book SynopsisUN Security Council decisions impact billions of people and yet its formal rules are minimal and tell us little about how decisions are made. Instead, informal, and often unwritten practices, form the basis of negotiations. Inside the UN Security Council analyses informal practices within Security Council decision-making, both in general and focused on the case of Darfur in the west of Sudan, to pull back the curtain on decision-making. Security Council negotiations on Darfur are analyzed in depth across issue areas of agenda-setting, sanctions, referral to the International Criminal Court, and peacekeeping. One way of understanding these informal practices is via the lens of legitimation. This is a useful approach because it brings to the fore the ways in which states seek legitimacy for themselves, and for Security Council decisions, as part of the negotiation process. Inside the UN Security Council introduces and develops the concept of legitimation practices to analyse the UN SecurTable of ContentsIntroduction 1: Influence in the UN Security Council 2: Legitimation Practices 3: On the Ground in Darfur 4: The Politics of Agenda-setting 5: Inching Towards Sanctions 6: The UN Security Council's First Referral to the ICC 7: Peacekeeping and the Challenge of Consent Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, EU Law Directions will help them: Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they''ll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is sTable of ContentsPart 1: Institutional Law 1: The establishment and development of the European Union 2: The Union institutions 3: Transfer of powers, competences and law-making 4: Sources and forms of EU law 5: Supremacy of EU law Part 2: Procedural Actions, Enforcement, and Remedies in EU Law 6: The preliminary ruling (Article 267 TFEU) 7: Treaty enforcement actions against member states 8: Remedies: direct and indirect effects and state liability 9: Direct actions before the European Court of Justice Part 3: Substantive Law 10: Free movement of goods I: tariff & tax barriers 11: Free movement of goods II: non-tariff barriers 12: Free movement of persons 13: An introduction to EU competition policy and law 14: Discrimination law 15: Brexit

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Book SynopsisInternational Relations and the European Union takes a unique approach by incorporating the study of the EU''s world role into the wider field of international relations. As the most comprehensive introduction to the EU''s international relations written by leading experts in the field, it is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the EU''s role in the contemporary world.Beginning with an examination of theoretical frameworks and approaches, the book goes on to address the institutions and processes that surround the EU''s international relations. Key policy areas, such as security and trade, are outlined in detail, alongside the EU''s relations with specific countries and regions.Updates for the fourth edition include new chapters on the EU''s relationship with Africa and Asia, coverage of the implementation of the EU''s foreign policy, and exploration of how the EU''s international relations relate historically to the European integration process, and the contemporary issue of migration.Trade ReviewThis is the best textbook available on the international relations of the European Union. The material is accessible, intelligently written and includes the key academic debates in the literature and excellent underpinning empirical materials. * Dr Neil Winn, Senior Lecturer in European Studies, University of Leeds *The must-have book for all students of international relations, European integration and European foreign policy. * Dr Catherine Gegout, Associate Professor in International Relations, University of Nottingham, and former Pierre Keller Visiting Professor, Harvard Kennedy School *This is a comprehensive textbook that provides both an introduction to and analyses of main issues, key regions and recent challenges relating to EU foreign policy. * Dr Özge Zihnioğu, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Liverpool *Table of ContentsPART I - FRAMEWORKS 1: Christopher Hill, Michael Smith, and Sophie Vanhoonacker: Introduction: Approaches and Concepts 2: Christopher Hill, Michael Smith, and Sophie Vanhoonacker: The European Union in World Politics: An Historical Overview 3: Filippo Andreatta and Lorenzo Zambernardi: The European Union and Theories of International Relations PART II - INSTITUTIONS AND PROCESSES 4: Sophie Vanhoonacker and Karolina Pomorska: The Institutional Framework 5: Spyros Economides: European Foreign Policy and The Role of Member States: Europeanisation or Renationalisation? 6: Ana E. Juncos: The Implementation of EU foreign policy 7: Christopher Lord: Democracy and the Populist Surge PART III - ACTIVITIES AND IMPACT 8: Sophie Meunier and Kalypso Nicolaïdis: The EU as a Trade Power 9: Amy Verdun: The European Union and the Global Political Economy 10: John Vogler: The Challenge of the Environment, Energy, and Climate Change 11: Maurizio Carbone: The EU's Approach to International Development: Evolving Tensions and Contested Transformations 12: Adekeye Adebajo: The Shadows of Empire: African Perceptions of Europe and the EU 13: Karen Smith: An End to Enlargementa The EU, its Neighbourhood and European Order? 14: Jolyon Howorth: The EU's Security and Defence Policy: A New Leap Forward? 15: Christopher Hill: Migration: The Dilemmas of External Relations 16: Sarah Wolff: Internal Security and External Complications 17: Michael Smith and Rebecca Steffenson: The EU and the USA: Competitive Cooperation in a Turbulent World? 18: Stephan Keukeleire and Hai Yang: Global Europe: A Pivot to Asia? PART IV - EVALUATION AND CONCLUSION 19: Helene Sjursen: Principles in EU Foreign Policy: How Distinctive? 20: Christopher Hill, Michael Smith, and Sophie Vanhoonacker: Acting for Europe: Reassessing the European Union's Role in International Relations

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Book SynopsisNigel Foster provides a concise and clear explanation of EU law, covering both institutional aspects and key substantive areas, offering an accessible entry point to the subject.Table of ContentsPart I: Institutional and Procedural Law of the European Union 1: The history and constitutional basis of the European Union 2: The Union institutions 3: The empowerment of the Union: transfer, division, and control of powers 4: EU law: sources, forms, and law-making 5: Supremacy of EU law 6: Ensuring EU laws are effective: remedies and Article 267 TFEU 7: The direct jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice Part II: Introduction to the Substantive Law of the EU 8: The free movement of goods 9: The free movement of persons 10: An introduction to EU competition law and policy Part III: The EU, UK, and Brexit 11: The changing relations of the UK with the EU

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