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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present work is written in a very accessible way, despite the abstract and very technical seeming subject areas. * Bastian Matteo Scianna, Sehepunkte *\u003cbr\u003eBradford makes her case with verve, and with a great eye for detail. * Jan Klabbers, European Journal of International Law *\u003cbr\u003eListed as one of the Best Books of 2020 by Foreign Affairs\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThis may well be the single most important book on Europe's influence to appear in a decade. * Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs *\u003cbr\u003eAnu 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 *\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping 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 *\u003cbr\u003eAnu 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 *\u003cbr\u003eFinally! 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 *\u003cbr\u003eInThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003eInThe 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: 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","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732532834647,"sku":"9780190088583","price":38.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780190088583.jpg?v=1719997309"},{"product_id":"business-ethics-9780190610265","title":"Business Ethics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn authoritative and practical guide to business ethics, written in an accessible question-and-answer formatIn today''s turbulent business climate, business ethics are more important than ever. Surveys of employees show that misconduct is on the rise. Cover stories reporting indictments, prosecutions, and penalties imposed for unethical business conduct appear almost daily. Legislatures pass requirements elevating the levels of punishment and their enforcement against corporations and individuals. Organizations face pressure to design and implement effective ethics and compliance programs. As a result, businesses and businesspeople are increasingly worried that their conduct might cross lines that put their wealth and reputations at risk. Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know  explains what those lines are, how not to cross them, and what to do when they are crossed. Written for both businesspeople facing real-life dilemmas and students studying ethical questions, this succinct \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNelson and Stout have written a readable and eminently usable book that answers the questions that real business people—whether they are organizational leaders or middle managers or entry employees—wonder and even worry about. What's more, their answers are informed and supported by research but presented in a directly applicable manner. Most importantly, their responses are in themselves 'tools' and 'scripts' for those of us who want to behave in accordance with our best values. And the research presented here clarifies that this is most of us. * Mary C. Gentile, author of Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right, and Creative Director of Giving Voice to Values *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a well-written book for anyone interested in corporations and their conduct. It's an excellent resource for students and faculty. * Timothy Fort, Eveleigh Professor of Business Ethics, Kelley School of Business *\u003cbr\u003eWhen two prominent legal scholars put their personal stamp on the issue now galvanizing the planet, how ethics fits in with modern business, it is time to pay attention. * Thomas Donaldson, Mark O. Winkelman Professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania *\u003cbr\u003eWhat do we owe—if anything—to those we do business with? Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know provides pragmatic answers to tough questions, drawing on legal requirements, professional standards, and classical philosophy. It should be your go-to-guide, especially in these rapidly changing and often competitive times. * Michael Wheeler, Emeritus Chaired Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School *\u003cbr\u003eThis book by J. Nelson and L. Stout exhibits several virtues. First, it is accessible even to those not yet acquainted with the subject matter. It is disgraceful that intellectuals writing on business ethics tend to adopt a language that lay intelligent people cannot follow. Second, the book does not defend, in a aprioristic manner, one position over others. Rather, it clarifies pros and cons of the main theses on the subject in a balanced and fair way. Finally, this book comes out at a time characterized by the emergence of problems such as environmental degradation, pandemics, the explosion of income and wealth inequalities, problems that cannot be solved without the active intervention of businesses. Whence the great relevance of an ethical approach capable of directing their behaviour toward the common good. * Stefano Zamagni, Professor of Economics, University of Bologna and SAIS Europe of the Johns Hopkins University *\u003cbr\u003eThis book contains extremely useful, science-based guidance as to how we can act more ethically and effectively influence others in our organizations to do the same. * Robert Prentice, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin *\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive and accessible book, brings to the table everything one needs to know about business ethics. It addresses all the major questions and reviews in a highly clear way the relevant legal and management literatures. A fantastic achievement for Prof. J.S. Nelson and the late Prof. Lynn Stout. * Yuval Feldman, author of The Law of Good People, and Faculty of Law, Bar-Ilan University *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wonderful book that finally provides comprehensive guidance on how to understand and respond to business ethics challenges today. The current state of business ethics is placed firmly in historical context, and the writing is sharp and free of the jargon that dominates this field. * Alison Taylor, Executive Director, Ethical Systems, NYU Stern School of Business *\u003cbr\u003eAn invaluable resource concerning business ethics. The chapters on compliance systems are particularly useful. * Gideon Mark, University of Maryland Smith School of Business *\u003cbr\u003eThe book focusses on what are the most important concepts and tools for businesspeople and compliance professionals to comprehend well. It address what to do, how to do it and why to do it. It is an excellent book and important not only for businesspeople and students, but for Compliance Professionals: We see them all the time stuck in legal and paper-program issues. They more than all others should read it (and will love it). * Matthias Kleinhempel, Head of the Center for Governance \u0026amp; Transparency, IAE Business School *\u003cbr\u003eBusiness Ethics is a timely yet evergreen resource for students and business leaders. Nelson and Stout bring together decades of academic research and literature in this clear and practical guide on ethical behavior and dilemmas in modern business. * Elizabeth Pollman, Professor of Law and Co-Director of Institute for Law and Economics, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School *\u003cbr\u003eThere is no doubt in my mind that this information will be useful to students and business people and that it is not discussed enough. * Art Hinshaw, Clinical Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University *\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding introduction to business ethics, including individual ethical decision making, leading ethical organizations, and the related legal issues. Each chapter covers an essential topic in business ethics and is organized around the key questions for that topic. This user-friendly format is valuable for the first-time reader and for returning to the book for advice in the future. This introduction to business ethics should be of value to everyone from business students to corporate leaders. The reader will become fully informed on the key managerial and legal issues related to ethics, compliance, and corporate social responsibility. * David Hess, Professor of Busines Law and Business Ethics, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: An Overview of Business Ethics Chapter 2: The Benefts of Acting Ethically Chapter 3: Moral Philosophical Bases for Business Ethics Chapter 4: What Does Science Tell Us About Ethical Behavior? Chapter 5: Legal Foundations for Business Ethics Chapter 6: Understanding Corporations, LLCs, and Other Legal \"Persons\" Chapter 7: The Corporation as an Ethical \"Person\" in Modern Society Chapter 8: The Costs of Acting Ethically Chapter 9: Major Ethical Traps in Modern Business Chapter 10: Negotiations Chapter 11: Specific Liability Questions and Whistleblowing Options Chapter 12: Special Issues of Ethics in Leadership Chapter 13: How to Institute Best Practices Chapter 14: How to Respond to Investigations and Protect Your Reputation Chapter 15: Additional Resources and People You Can Reach Out To Notes References Index","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732538700119,"sku":"9780190610265","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780190610265.jpg?v=1719997335"},{"product_id":"the-american-judicial-system-9780190644918","title":"The American Judicial System","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt some point, everyone living in the United States has some type of interaction with the American judicial system. 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Sarah Brayne conducted years of fieldwork with the LAPD--one of the largest and most technically advanced law enforcement agencies in the world-to reveal the unmet promises and very real perils of police use of data--driven surveillance and analytics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book reads like an encyclopedia of big data policing, supported by extremely rich empirical data in each of the coherently organized eight chapters...Grounded in solid fieldwork, this inspiring book provides far more than a case study of the police use of big data surveillance in LAPD. It provokes us to reflect the relationship among technology, policing, and our society. At a time when big data is increasingly penetrating our daily life, this book serves as a wake up call for those who are obsessed with technological solutions for social problems. Anyone interested in policing, big data, surveillance, criminal justice, and social control will benefit from reading this book. * Chen Shi, Asian Journal of Criminology *\u003cbr\u003ePredict and Surveil draws compellingly on the tools of ethnography to investigate the tools of big data. It reminds readers that data are inherently social and that ignoring the social processes through which data are collected, analyzed, and deployed risks extreme harms. * American Journal of Sociology *\u003cbr\u003eThe author got access to observe the Los Angeles Police Department in operation and to see how \"predictive policing\" that relies on large-scale data collection and analysis actually works in practice. 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Algorithmic Suspicion and Big Data: The Inadequacy of Law in the Digital Age  Chapter 8. Conclusion: Big Data as Social Appendixes Notes Selected Bibliography Index","brand":"Oxford University Press Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732542468439,"sku":"9780190684099","price":24.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780190684099.jpg?v=1719997352"},{"product_id":"governing-global-health-9780190865986","title":"Governing Global Health","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 importan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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 School\u003cbr\u003eWho 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 School\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 Plague\u003cbr\u003eClinton 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 \u0026amp; Handa Professor of Global Health, London School of Hygiene \u0026amp; Tropical Medicine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefaceAbbreviations1. Governing Global Health2. Big Questions and Case Studies3. Shifts in Governance4. Who Funds Global Health?5. T wenty-First-Century Governance6. Disruption and Reform7. 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