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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1999, the overall aim of the book is to provide a comprehensive critical guide to the theory and practice of residential care. This is achieved by analysing the history and development of residential child care, examining the current legislative framework and analysing research. The volume has been written against the background of a crisis of confidence in residential child care. The system is often seen as facing perpetual problems of abuse, lack of control and crime. This book seeks to both understand and respond to this challenging situation.Understanding Residential Child Care commences by providing historical and theoretical perspectives. Having provided this analysis the authors move on to examine the empowerment of young people, the framework provided by the Children Act, the role of the manager, the importance of supporting and supervising staff, abuse in care and the experience of leaving care.The book concludes with a chapter suggesting a way forward for residential child care. The core concept explored and applied throughout the book is that of empowerment. It is suggested that this concept can act as an organising framework for re-casting residential child care in a positive manner, so that a quality environment can be provided which can effectively protect and promote the best interests of the child.Trade Review’This is an important book which, by locating a political and theoretical perspective alongside practice, fills a gap in the current literature on residential childcare...stimulating and optimistic, resulting in an accessible book which should be essential reading to all those interested in residential childcare.’ British Journal of Social WorkTable of Contents1. A History of Residential Child Care. 2. Theoretical approaches to Residential Child Care. 3. Empowering Children and Young People. 4. The Children Act 1989 and Residential Child Care. 5. The Management Task in Residential Child Care. 6. Supporting and Supervising Staff. 7. The Abuses and Uses of Residential Child Care. 8. Leaving Residential Care. 9. A Future for Residential Child Care?

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Book SynopsisMany companies limp along from day-to-day treating the quality side of the business as a necessary evil, and doing only what is minimally necessary for compliance to regulations. This kind of approach to compliance almost always results in inefficiencies and sometimes can result in a curious kind of noncompliance. Documentation created with compliance as the sole consideration often ends up confusing the employees who must use the documentation.This book looks beyond what is necessary for compliance alone to address what makes a quality management system (QMS) both effective and efficient. This book also never forgets that real people must make any QMS work; the book provides a blueprint for creating a QMS that real people will find useful.After a review of the challenges that any medical device company faces in the world of todaythe multiple sources of QMS requirementsthe book poses a question: are we satisfied with the QMS we have now, or could we do beTable of ContentsChapter 1 The Challenge Chapter 2 The Path Chapter 3 Key Decisions Chapter 4 A Quality Plan Chapter 5 Documentation, the Big Picture Chapter 6 Level 1 Documentation Chapter 7 Level 2 Documentation Chapter 8 Level 3 Documentation Chapter 9 Level 4 Documentation Chapter 10 Fully Incorporating Risk Management Chapter 11 Implementation Chapter 12 Maintenance (and Improvement)

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Book SynopsisThis popular guide focuses on common misconceptions in the application of the IET Wiring Regulations. It explains in clear language those parts of the regulations that most need simplifying, outlining the correct procedures to follow and those to avoid. Emphasis has been placed on areas where confusion and misinterpretation are common, such as earthing and bonding, circuit design and protection, and in particular the increased use of RCDs.With the content covering the requirements of both City & Guilds and EAL courses and containing sample exam questions and answers, this book is also an ideal revision guide.Table of ContentsFundamental Requirements for Safety. Earthing. Protection. Isolation Switching and Control. Circuit Design. Inspection and Testing. Special Locations IEE Regulations Part 7. Appendices: Problems; Answers to problems.

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Book SynopsisThis introductory textbook provides an overview of the concepts necessary for an understanding of agricultural and agribusiness law. The text will help students of land-based industries with little or no legal background to appreciate and identify issues that may require referral or consultation with legal counsel. This new edition is fully revised and updated, particularly addressing developments in taxation and trade, and includes a new chapter on criminal law, an area of increasing relevance to agriculture.Each concise chapter addresses a different legal issue that those employed in agriculture and agribusiness may face, and both federal law and representative examples of state law are included. In addition to traditional topics such as contracts, property law, and estate planning, the book also covers more contemporary issues such as organic certification, animal law, genetically engineered crops, and food safety.Agricultural law extends beyond those Trade Review"This is the best textbook available in agricultural law specifically geared towards non-lawyers. It is clear, easy to read and covers the major topics of relevance for agribusinesses." - Marne Coit, MSEL, JD, LLM, North Carolina State University, USPraise for the first edtition "Excellent in terms of coverage, in terms of substantive content in each chapter, in organization, and in writing style. Professor Feitshans conveys a great amount of information crisply and clearly. He also uses examples to explain and to clarify the text, which greatly enhances the reader’s understanding of the legal concepts and issues." – Drew L. Kershen, Earl Sneed Centennial Professor of Law (Emeritus), University of Oklahoma, USA. "There has been a great need for an agricultural law textbook and Agricultural and Agribusiness Law fills that need. Theodore Feitshans is one of the preeminent agricultural law professors in the United States and does an excellent job of outlining complex legal issues in a practical way for law students." – Tiffany Dowell, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University, USA. "This textbook is perfect for undergraduates or others trying to gain a basic understanding of legal issues impacting agriculture. From contracts to environmental law, topics are covered in a quick and easy to understand fashion. I highly encourage faculty and students alike to take a look at Professor Feitshans’ book." – Paul Goeringer, Research Associate and Extension Legal Specialist, Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland, USA.Table of Contents1 Understanding the U.S. legal system 2 Finding legal materials 3 Torts 4 Nuisance and trespass 5 Contracts 6 Real property 7 Landlord-tenant law 8 Personal property 9 Contracts for the sale of goods 10 Secured transactions in real and personal property 11 Estate planning and farm transition 12 Family law, health, and end-of-life care 13 Water law 14 Business entities 15 Animal law 16 Organic, sustainable, fair trade, local, and urban agriculture 17 Genetically modified organisms and intellectual property law 18 Food safety 19 Criminal law 20 Pesticide law 21 Conservation and environmental law 22 Labor 23 Taxation 24 International trade 25 Federal farm program law

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a clear, up-to-date, comprehensive, and theoretically informed introduction to criminal psychology, exploring how psychological explanations and approaches can be integrated with other perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology, neurobiology, sociology, and criminology. Drawing on examples from around the world, it considers different types of offences from violence and aggression to white-collar and transnational crime, and links approaches to explaining crime with efforts to prevent crime and to treat and rehabilitate offenders.This revised and expanded second edition offers a thorough update of the research literature and introduces several new features, including: detailed international case studies setting the scene for each chapter, promoting real-world understanding of the topics under consideration; a fuller range of crime types covered, with new chapters on property offending and white-collar, corporate, and environmentTrade Review"The second edition of An Introduction to Criminal Psychology provides an excellent overview of the psychology of crime. The new chapters on property and white collar crime, and expanded treatment of prevention and treatment are valuable additions. Dr Durrant manages to balance deep scholarship and theoretical sophistication with clarity of writing, and his ability to link abstract ideas with practical examples from around the world is unique in my experience. Lecturers will find the new sections on crime and film and research in focus particularly helpful in their teaching. In my view, this is a first rate text and should be on the prescribed reading list for all undergraduate courses on crime and psychology." - Tony Ward, MA(Hons), PhD, DipClinPsyc, MNZCCPsych, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand "An Introduction to Criminal Psychology, 2nd edition, is an accessible and easy to read yet comprehensive introduction to criminal psychology. The book not only provides a thorough overview of psychological explanations for a wide range of offences, but it also offers an integrated account of how these approaches can be used to reduce and prevent crime. It is a ‘must have’ text for any undergraduate course with a focus on psychological explanations of criminal behaviour." - Dr Paola Castillo, Lecturer in Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Australia Table of Contents1. Understanding criminal behaviour: an overview 2. Developmental approaches to understanding crime 3. Mental disorder and crime 4. Aggression and violence 5. Violent offending 6. Sexual offending 7. Collective violence 8. Drugs and crime 9. Property offending 10. White-collar, organised, and environmental crimes 11. Crime prevention 12. Criminal justice responses to crime 13. Rehabilitation and reintegration Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisInternational Trade Law offers a clear overview of the complexities of an international sale transaction through informed analysis of case law, legislation, and international conventions and rules. Fully updated with changes to the law and new directions in legal debate, this new edition considers: Standard trade terms including INCOTERMS 2010, the Convention on International Sales of Goods 1980 and the UNIDROIT Principles for International Commercial Contracts E-Commerce issues, including electronic bills of lading Insurance and payment mechanisms, such as letters of credit and the UCP 600 International transportation of cargo, including the Rotterdam Rules Dispute resolution (including jurisdiction, applicable law, arbitration and mediation), with particular reference to the relevant EU regulations and the developing case-law thereon Corruption and anti-corruption conventions, including the UK Bribery Act 2010 and develoTrade ReviewReviews for the fifth edition: ‘Many of my students have commented on how useful Indira Carr’s book had been to them… This book is on the top of my list of suggested key textbooks.’ — Dr Simone Lamont-Black, Edinburgh University, UK ‘This is an excellently written, comprehensive and easy to navigate through book. It is an indispensable resource for academics, practitioners and students.’ — Dr Jadranka Petrovic, Monash University, Australia ‘It is an excellent work on the major elements of international trade which accurately reflects the law and is essential for practitioners as well as students.’ — Masood Ahmed, Associate Professor, University of Leicester, UK ‘Carr’s book is fluently written and richly informative on the current state of the law and practice in field […] often bringing out the historical context of the international dynamics of commercial transactions’. — Dr Priscilla Schwartz, University of East London, UK Table of ContentsChapter 1 Standard Trade Terms Chapter 2 The Vienna Convention On The International Sale Of Goods 1980 Chapter 3 Electronic Commerce – Legal Issues And Harmonisation Chapter 4 The Electronic Transaction And Security Issues Chapter 5 Transportation Of Goods By Sea – Charterparties Chapter 6 Bills Of Lading Chapter 7 Bills Of Lading And Common Law Chapter 8 Carriage Of Goods By Sea: Bills Of Lading And The Carriage Of Goods By Sea Act 1971 (Hague-Visby Rules) Chapter 9 The Hamburg Rules And Recent Developments The Rotterdam Rules Chapter 10 International Carriage Of Goods By Air Chapter 11 International Carriage Of Goods By Rail Chapter 12 International Carriage Of Goods By Road Chapter 13 International Multimodal Transport Chapter 14 Marine Insurance Chapter 15 Letters Of Credit Chapter 16 Civil Jurisdiction Chapter 17 Choice Of Law Chapter 18 Foreign Judgments Chapter 19 Arbitration Chapter 20 Mediation (Conciliation): An Alternative Form Of Dispute Resolution Chapter 21 Fighting Corruption In International Business

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Book SynopsisThis book uses the concepts of vulnerability and resilience to analyze the situation of individuals and institutions in the context of the employment relationship. It is based on the premise that both employer and employee are vulnerable to various social, economic, and political forces, although differently so. It demonstrates how in responding to those complementary institutional relationships of employer and employee the state unequally and inequitably favors employers over employees.Several chapters included in this collection also consider how the state shapes, creates and maintains through law the social identities of employer and employee and how that legal regime operates as the allocation of power and privilege. This unique and fundamental role of the state in defining the employment relationship profoundly affects the respective abilities and degree of resiliency of actual employers and employees.Other chapters explore how attention to the respective vulTable of ContentsIntroducing Vulnerability - Martha Albertson FinemanPart I. Law and VulnerabilityChapter 1: A Vulnerability Approach to Private Ordering of Employment - Jonathan W. FinemanChapter 2: Green Shoots in the Labor Market: A Cornucopia of Social Experiments - Katherine Van Wezel StoneChapter 3: The Constitutional Right to Organize - Rebecca E. ZietlowChapter 4: Labour Rights as Natural Rights - Sean CoylePart II. Work and Social WelfareChapter 5: Paid Care Work, Gendered Labour Law and the Vulnerability of Community - LJB HayesChapter 6: Vulnerability, Workfare Law and Resilient Social Justice - Camilla Sabroe JydebjergChapter 7: Contract as Public Law: The Public Nature of Collective Bargaining Agreements - Risa L. LieberwitzChapter 8: Acknowledging but Transcending Gender at Work: Applying the Model of Lifetime Disadvantage and Vulnerability Theory to Women’s Poverty in Retirement - Susan Bisom-Rapp and Malcolm SargeantChapter 9: Laboring Freedom: Neoliberalism, the Jurisprudence of Obamacare, and the Welfare-State Left - Jack JacksonPart III. Marginalized WorkersChapter 10: A Desired Composition: Regulating Vulnerability Through Immigration Law - Silas W. AllardChapter 11: The Wages of Human Trafficking - Rana M. JaleelChapter 12: Migrant Domestic Workers in the UK: Enacting Exclusions, Exemptions and Rights - Siobhán Mullally and Clíodhna MurphyChapter 13: Bad Jobs and Good Workers: The Hiring of Ex-Prisoners in a Segmented Economy - Kristin BumillerChapter 14: We Are All Contingent: Fighting Vulnerability in the U.S. Workforce - Ann C. McGinley and David McClurePart IV. Limits of LawChapter 15: Equal by What Measure? The Lost Struggle for Universal State Protective Labor Standards - Deborah Dinner Chapter 16: Improving Job Quality for Low-Wage Women Workers: A 21st Century Movement - Elizabeth Ben-IshaiChapter 17: A Right to Request Flexible Working: What Can the UK Teach Us? - K. Lee AdamsChapter 18: Vulnerable Communities: Proposing Community Syndicalism for Distressed Localities - Kenneth M. CasebeerBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisHow should we understand transgenderism, especially as it affects children and adolescents? Psychiatric manuals include transgenderism among mental illnesses (Gender Identity Disorder). Such inclusion is relatively recent, and even the words transsexual and transgender were coined only a few decades ago. Yet stories of children with an in-between gender have always been, albeit symbolically, a part of popular culture. Drawing on fairy tales, as well as from personal narratives and clinical studies, this book explains how Gender Identity Disorder manifests in children, critically evaluating various clinical approaches and examining the ethical and legal issues surrounding the care and treatment of these youths. The book argues that Gender Identity Disorder is not pathology, and that medicine and society should assist children in expressing themselves, without attempting to force them to adapt to a gender that does not match with their perceived identity. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Transgenderism: Setting the Scene 2. What Is Gender? 3. Gender Identity Development 4. What Is ‘Gender Identity Disorder’? Tales of People in Between 5. Available Treatments for Transgender Children and Adolescents 6. Ethical Issues Surrounding Treatment of Transgender Minors 7. The Treatment of Minors with Gender Dysphoria: Legal Concerns 8. Epistemological Issues Relating to Transgenderism 9. Should Gender Minorities Pay for Medical Treatment? 10. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the history and evolution of Title IX, a landmark 1972 law prohibiting sex discrimination at educational institutions receiving federal funding. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch and William Thro illuminate the ways in which the interpretation and implementation of Title IX have been transformed over time to extend far beyond the law''s relatively narrow statutory text. The analysis considers the impact of Title IX on athletics, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and, for a time, transgender discrimination. Combining legal and cultural perspectives and supported by primary documents, Title IX: The Transformation of Sex Discrimination in Education offers a balanced and insightful narrative of interest to anyone studying the history of sex discrimination, educational policy, and the law in the contemporary United States.Trade ReviewThis provocative view of Title IX by Busch and Thro provides a valuable examination of the statute’s origin and scope. From the law’s quest for gender equity in intercollegiate athletics through its development as the primary deterrent to sexual discrimination at the nation’s colleges and universities, the book indeed makes an important and timely contribution to the higher education community.- Oren Griffin, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Professor of Law, University of Mercer School of LawA thoroughly researched and well-written volume, Title IX: The Transformation of Sex Discrimination in Education is a must read for all interested in Title IX, whether students, faculty members, compliance officers, and/or attorneys. This is the most current book on Title IX; written in jargon-free language, it provides a comprehensive, cutting-edge analysis of the law’s applications from its earliest days through today’s controversies on from its earliest use as a mandate for equal opportunity in sports to its application to sexual harassment to contemporary disputes about sexual assault and campus disciplinary proceedings.- Charlie Russo, Director, Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Adoption of Title IX: A Ban on Sex Discrimination in EducationChapter 2: Title IX's Transformation into a mandate for Equal Representation in Athletics: The 1979 Three Part TestChapter 3: The Expansion of Title IX Liability to Sexual Harassment: The 1997 Sexual Harassment Guidance DocumentChapter 4: Title IX's Transformation Into A Mandate to Adjudicate Campus Sexual Assault: The 2011 Dear Colleague Letter.Chapter 5: The Politicization of Title IX Guidelines and its Implications

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the UK’s bestselling Law Express revision series. Maximise your marks for every answer you write with Law Express Question and Answer. This series is designed to help you understand what examiners are looking for, focus on the question being asked and make even a strong answer stand out.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements What you need to do for every question in Medical Law Guided tour Guided tour of the companion website Table of cases, legislation and conventions Chapter 1 Themes in medical law Chapter 2 Judicial review Chapter 3 Clinical negligence Chapter 4 Consent to treatment Chapter 5 Medical confidentiality Chapter 6 Children: consent and confidentiality Chapter 7 Mental health Chapter 8 Reproduction and the law Chapter 9 Contraception and the unplanned child Chapter 10 Abortion Chapter 11 End of life issues Chapter 12 Organ donation Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRichard Edwards, LLB, LLM, was a Principal Lecturer in Law at APU (now Anglia Ruskin University). Nigel Stockwell, BA, LLB Barrister, is a Visiting Fellow, formerly Senior Lecturer, at Anglia Ruskin University.  Table of ContentsPreface Publisher's acknowledgements Table of cases Table of statutes and statutory instruments Chapter 1 Growth of equity and the evolution of the trust Chapter 2 The maxims of equity Chapter 3 Trusts today Chapter 4 The requirements of an express trust Chapter 5 Powers and discretionary trusts Chapter 6 Setting trusts aside Chapter 7 Unlawful trusts Chapter 8 Variation of trusts Chapter 9 Purpose trusts Chapter 10 Charitable trusts Chapter 11 Resulting trusts Chapter 12 Constructive trusts Chapter 13 Shared homes Chapter 14 The office of trustee: appointment, retirement and removal Chapter 15 Trustees’ powers Chapter 16 Trustees’ duties Chapter 17 Remedies for breach of trust Chapter 18 The equitable doctrines Chapter 19 Equitable remedies Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisRichard Griffith is a senior lecturer at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University. Iwan Dowie is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales.Table of ContentsNew Version Guided Tour Table of Cases Table of Statutes Abbreviations Preface to eighth edition Acknowledgements Publisher's Acknowledgements Part I General Principles affecting all nurses Introduction: Professionalism, the legal system and human rights Actions in the criminal courts and defences to criminal charges Liability in a civil court case for negligence Specific problem areas in civil liability: Personal liability of the nurse, vicarious liability of the employer and managerial issues Statutory functions and management of the NHS Progress of a civil claim: defences and compensation Consent to treatment and informing the patient Data protection: confidentiality and access Record keeping, statements and evidence in court The nurse and employment law The nurse as a registered professional Health and safety and the nurse Part II Specialist areas Children and young persons The nurse on the gynaecology ward Acute care Learning disabilities and safeguarding people Nurse educator and researcher Legal aspects of the care of older people Nursing people with mental health problems or learning disability Accident and emergency, outpatients, genito-urinary departments day surgery Human fertility and genetics Community and primary care nursing Scope of professional practice, clinical nurse specialists and consultant nurse Part III General areas Legal aspects of property Legal aspects of public health Handling complaints Legal aspects of medicines End-of-life care and death Complementary and alternative therapies The future Glossary Further Reading Websites Index

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Book SynopsisGary Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements viiiGuided tour ixGuided tour of the companion website ixTable of cases and statutes xiiWhat you need to do for every question on the EnglishLegal System xiiiChapter 1: Sources of law 1Chapter 2: Judicial precedent 39Chapter 3: Statutory interpretation 55Chapter 4: Human rights and the constitution 79Chapter 5: Personnel in the English legal system 99Chapter 6: Appeals and judicial review 133Chapter 7: The criminal law process 157Chapter 8: The civil law process 201Chapter 9: Alternative dispute resolution 221Bibliography 241Index 245

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Book SynopsisJohn Duddington was Head of the Law School at Worcester College of Technology before retiring to focus on writing and research. He also teaches property law at the University of Worcester.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vi Guided tour viii Table of cases and statutes x What you need to do for every question in Land Law xvii Chapter 1: Rights over land – the impact of the Human Rights Act: finder’s titles Chapter 2: Registered and unregistered title to land Chapter 3: Co-ownership of land Chapter 4: Trusts and the home Chapter 5: Licences and estoppel Chapter 6: Leases Chapter 7: Covenants affecting freehold land Chapter 8: Easements and profits Chapter 9: Mortgages Chapter 10: Adverse possession Chapter 11: A mixture of questions Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisRebecca Gladwin-Geoghegan is Lecturer in Law and Academic Course Director for Undergraduate LLB Programmes at Coventry University.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements vi Guided tour viii Table of cases and statutes x What you need to do for every question in Tort Law xvi Chapter 1 Negligence: Duty of care 1 Chapter 2 Negligence: Duty of care for economic loss 13 Chapter 3 Negligence: Duty of care for psychiatric injury 27 Chapter 4 Negligence: Breach, causation, remoteness and defences 41 Chapter 5 Negligence: Combined issue questions 67 Chapter 6 Product liability 109 Chapter 7 Vicarious liability 129 Chapter 8 Employers’ liability 147 Chapter 9 Occupiers’ liability 165 Chapter 10 Trespass to land 183 Chapter 11 Nuisance 197 Chapter 12 The rule in Rylands v Fletcher 217 Chapter 13 Trespass to the person 231 Chapter 14 Interests in reputation and private information 255 Bibliography 289 Index 293

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Book SynopsisMarina Hamilton has sixteen years' experience of teaching law, latterly at the University of Hertfordshire, where she was Associate Dean of the Law School. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Formation of a contract Chapter 2: Consideration Chapter 3: Privity Chapter 4: Express and implied terms Chapter 5: Misrepresentation Chapter 6: Mistake Chapter 7: Duress and undue influence Chapter 8: Discharge, performance and breach Chapter 9: Frustration Chapter 10: Remedies for breach of contract Bibliography

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Book SynopsisFor undergraduate and graduate courses in Taxation, and for professional use. Get clarity on UK taxation rulesand policiesin this up-to-date guide for year 2020 Taxation, 26thEdition, by Alan Melville,updated with 2020's Finance Act,is the definitive, market-leadingtexton UK taxation and is known for its up-to-date coverage of the changes introduced by the annual Budget.Featuring clean, well-structured prose and a wealth of immensely practical examples, this comprehensive guide serves as both a core textbook if you are studying taxation for the first time and a reference text that clearly explains the UK tax system and taxation regulations. Additionally, afree to access CompanionWebsite features opportunities for extra practice, pluschapter appendices anda range of useful links to explore taxation rules and the tax system further. Pearson, the world'slearningcompany. Table of ContentsPART 1 INCOME TAX AND NATIONAL INSURANCE 1 - Introduction to the UK tax system 2 - Introduction to income tax 3- Personal allowances 4- Payments and gifts eligible for tax relief 5 - Income from property 6 - Income from savings and investments 7 - Income from employment (1) 8 - Income from employment (2) 9 - Income from self-employment: Computation of income 10 - Income from self-employment: Basis periods 11 - Income from self-employment: Capital allowances 12 - Income from self-employment: Trading losses 13 - Income from self-employment: Partnerships 14 - Pension contributions 15- Payment of income tax, interest and penalties 16 - National insurance contributions Review Questions (Set A) PART 2 CAPITAL GAINS TAX 17 - Introduction to capital gains tax 18 - Computation of gains and losses 19 - Chattels and wasting assets 20 - Shares and securities 21 - Principal private residence 22 - CGT reliefs Review Questions (Set B) PART 3 CORPORATION TAX 23 - Introduction to corporation tax 24 - Corporate chargeable gains 25 - Computation and payment of the corporation tax liability 26 - Corporation tax losses 27 - Close companies and investment companies 28 - Groups of companies and reconstructions Review Questions (Set C) PART 4 MISCELLANEOUS 29 - Value added tax (1) 30 - Value added tax (2) 31 - Inheritance tax 32 - Overseas aspects of taxation Review Questions (Set D) PART 5 ANSWERS

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Book SynopsisFrances Quinn (LLB) is an award-winning journalist with a particular interest in, and experience of, the law. The late Catherine Elliott (LLB, DEA) was a qualified barrister and experienced university lecturer, who wrote extensively in the field of law. Teresa Aksamit is Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead LLB at Leeds Trinity University.

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Book SynopsisThe US Supreme Court has systematically eroded the rights of minority workers through subtle changes in procedural law. This accessible book identifies and describes how the Supreme Court''s new procedural requirements create legal obstacles for civil-rights litigants, thereby undermining their substantive rights. Seiner takes the next step of providing a framework that practitioners can use to navigate these murky waters, allowing workers a better chance of prevailing with their claims. Seiner clearly illustrates how to effectively use his framework, applying the proposed model to one emerging sector - the on-demand industry. Many minority workers now face pervasive discrimination in an uncertain legal environment. This book will serve as a roadmap for successful workplace litigation and a valuable resource for civil-rights research. It will also spark a debate among scholars, lawyers, and others in the legal community over the use of procedure to alter substantive worker rights.Table of Contents1. The Supreme Court, employment discrimination and an overview of civil rights; 2. Access to the courts and enforcement; 3. Class actions, systemic claims, arbitration; 4. Retaliation: the last safe haven for plaintiffs; 5. Striking at relief; 6. The on-demand economy example; 7. The solution.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a detailed examination on the extent to which non-pecuniary damages can properly be awarded in favour of companies. Its primary focus is the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and English law, with a chapter also dedicated to comparative treatment.Trade Review'… the arguments are developed [with overall ease and simplicity] throughout the whole book. This makes Vanessa Wilcox's work, A Company's Right to Damages for Non-Pecuniary Loss, interesting and valuable for everyone who is attracted to the intricacies of the relevant areas of law and wishes to gain a better understanding of the direction of its future development.' Zlatin Zlatev, Modern Law ReviewTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Background: 1. Introduction; 2. Corporations, damage and damages; Part II. The European Court of Human Rights: 3. Corporate rights under the ECHR; 4. EctHR's approach to corporate non-pecuniary loss; Part III. English Law: 5. Tort law and the corporation; 6. Aggravated damages for corporate victims?; 7. Attribution theory; Part IV. Comparative Analysis and Conclusion: 8. Comparative analysis; 9. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first comprehensive political history of national ID card proposals and developments in identity policing in the United States. Examining how national ID card proposals have been woven into political conflict across a variety of policy fields, the book focuses on the period from 1915 to 2016.Trade Review'This is without question the most thorough and comprehensive study of identification documents in American life ever to have been executed. It is likely to remain the standard study for a long time to come.' John Torpey, The Graduate Center, City University of New York'Krajewska offers a comprehensive account of the history of identification documents in the modern United States, showing not only how Americans have argued about identification documents, but also how such documents have been used to police citizens and immigrants alike. In a historical moment of mounting anti-immigrant sentiment, this book is essential reading.' Kunal Parker, author of Making ForeignersTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Identification documents and the book's findings: an overview; 2. Identification documents in the United States in the first half of the twentieth century; 3. Identification documents in the United States in the second half of the twentieth century; 4. Identity policing in the post-9/11 United States: the changing patchwork; 5. Identity policing in the post-9/11 united states: drivers and obstacles; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe Institute of International Law''s 2019 Resolution on the Equality of Parties before International Investment Tribunals represents a major step forward in codification of this essential principle as it applies to investor-state dispute settlement: a principle whose application in this context has attracted increasing controversy in recent years. In this commentary, Campbell McLachlan, who served as the Institute''s Rapporteur on the topic, explains the context for the Resolution and sets forth an article-by-article analysis of its provisions, drawing upon a wealth of prior case-law as well as the discussions within the Institute that led to the Resolution. The resulting text is designed to assist counsel and tribunals in investment cases, as well as contribute to the wider debate on the reform of investor-state dispute settlement.Table of ContentsPart I. Application to the Establishment of the Tribunal: 1. Forum; 2. Tribunal Part II. Application to the Procedure of the Tribunal; 1. Parties; 2. Pleading and evidence; 3. Substantive equality of arms.

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Book SynopsisLaw and Administration takes a contextual approach to administrative law, setting law and legal rules in the context of the social, political and economic forces that shape the law, and of the complex constitutional framework in which contemporary administrative law operates. This book contains a full account of judicial review, the traditional heartland of administrative law, and adds to this by taking into account the concerns of government, officials and agencies who operate and shape the law. It also looks at the possible future of administrative law in an increasingly automated and digitalised world. A fully revised and updated new edition, this book includes new case studies of regulatory agencies and government contracting to develop understanding of law in practice.Trade Review'From its first edition in 1984, this book has deliberately provoked lawyers to venture beyond their doctrinal bubbles: it truly is the leading work on law and administration. Its coverage of legal doctrine is vast, its sense of where the law has come from and where it is heading has always been unerring, and above all, its research into the effects of administration upon law (and vice versa) is dazzling. This new edition has been radically rewritten, including (for example) new material on the UK post-Brexit, governing in a pandemic, and computerised decision-making and rule-making in the era of artificial intelligence.' Mark Aronson, Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Law and Justice, University of New South WalesTable of Contents1. The State and Administrative Law; 2. Changing the Mindset; 3. State of Change; 4. Transforming Judicial Review; 5. Making the Law; 6. Discretion and Rules; 7. The Information State; 8. A Regulatory Laboratory; 9. Regulatory Look: Agency Development and Accountability; 10. Contractual Revolution; 11. Contract, Contract, Contract; 12. 'Golden Handshakes': Liability and Compensation; 13. Growing a Complaints Service; 14. Tribunals and Administrative Justice; 15. The Public Inquiry: Investigation and Accountability; 16. Procedural Review in Question; 17. Testing Ground: Legality, Process and Substance; 18. Judicial Review Litigation: Equalities Focus; 19. Judicial Review Process and Impact.

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Book SynopsisExploring the historical experience of the Global South, Boaventura de Sousa Santos argues that state law excludes populations and peoples by deeming them invisible, irrelevant, or dangerous. Demonstrating the suffering caused by capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy, he pursues real legal utopias by proposing realistic yet hopeful alternatives.Trade Review'At a moment when the world confronts multiple existential crises, this book-synthesizing a half-century of wisdom-is magisterial, essential, and poetic. De Sousa Santos sustains the impossible tension between optimism and pessimism by presenting examples of 'real legal utopias', a seeming oxymoron that captures the necessity to engage law as both a realist and a utopian.' Richard L. Abel, UCLA'This commanding volume offers a penetrating analysis of extreme inequality and the concurrent failure of social democracy globally. It encourages learning from counter-hegemonic real legal utopias and a vast plurality of social practices. Reflecting on his own intellectual travels and activism over decades, de Sousa Santos reveals a story of immense intellectual and ethical courage, constantly searching for new sociolegal insight applicable to today's unprecedented times.' Eve Darian-Smith, University of California - Irvine'This is the magnum opus of Boaventura de Sousa Santos's life and work, a compendium and reflection on the many pioneering achievements of a life lived well. His commitment to epistemic and cognitive decolonisation and his unwavering confrontation of the devastations of capitalism, colonialism and patriarchy make de Sousa Santos the intellectual for our troubled times.' Costas Douzinas, Birkbeck - University of London'The book offers a clear-eyed account of the possibility of progressive transformation. Drawing on his incomparable experience across multiple continents, nation-states, and political stakes, this is classic Boaventura de Sousa Santos. Encyclopaedic in scope and detail, it is magisterial in reach. A reference book for our times.' David Theo Goldberg, University of California - IrvineTable of ContentsPart I. The Tragic Optimism of the Law: The End of a Story: 1. Unsettling times; 2. The end of legal reformism? Lineages of legal reformism; 3. The early demise of legal reformism: my journey through the Law and Modernization Program at Yale University; 4. Room for manoeuvre: Paradox, programme, or Pandora's Box?; Part II. Epistemologies of the South and the Law: 5. Introducing the epistemologies of the South; 6. The epistemologies of the South and law: towards a post-abyssal law; 7. Is post-abyssal law possible? Part III. The Abyssal Law under the Mode of Abyssal Exclusion: 8. Lawfare: a long history; 9. Colonial law and imperial law; 10. Colonial legal duality: the creation of legal codes for indigenous populations; Part IV. Real Legal Utopias: Interrupting the State: 11. The heterogeneous state, legal plurality and traditional authorities in Africa: the case of Mozambique; 12. The rise of a micro dual state: a case of highly politicised legal pluralism; 13. The refoundation of the state in Bolivia and Ecuador?; Part V. Real Legal Utopias: Interrupting the Law: 14. Law and revolution in Portugal: experiences of popular justice after the carnation revolution of 1974; 15. Popular justice in cape verde; 16. The landless rural workers' movement in Brazil and its struggles for access to law and justice; 17. The law of the excluded: indigenous justice and plurinationality in Bolivia and Ecuador; 18. Decolonising justice and democratic peace in Colombia; Part VI. Real Legal Utopias: Interrupting Hegemonic Human Rights: 19. Human rights in a post-secular age: counter-hegemony and progressive theologies; 20. Towards an insurgent, intercultural and cosmopolitan declaration of human rights and duties; 21. Rights of nature.

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Book SynopsisTallinn Manual 2.0 expands on the highly influential first edition by extending its coverage of the international law governing cyber operations to peacetime legal regimes. The product of a three-year follow-on project by a new group of twenty renowned international law experts, it addresses such topics as sovereignty, state responsibility, human rights, and the law of air, space, and the sea. Tallinn Manual 2.0 identifies 154 ''black letter'' rules governing cyber operations and provides extensive commentary on each rule. Although Tallinn Manual 2.0 represents the views of the experts in their personal capacity, the project benefitted from the unofficial input of many states and over fifty peer reviewers.Trade Review'Appropriately named Tallinn Manual 2.0: International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations, the new book offers a fascinating look at how far the cyber threat landscape has evolved in the less than half decade since the first version's release in 2013, shifting the focus from conventional state-authorized and operated cyber warfare to the small-bore deniable cyber activities that form the majority of day-to-day cyber attacks today.' Kalev Leetaru, Forbes (www.forbes.com)Table of ContentsPart I. General International Law and Cyberspace: 1. Sovereignty; 2. Due diligence; 3. Jurisdiction; 4. Law of international responsibility; 5. Cyber operations not per se regulated by international law; 6. International human rights law; 7. Diplomatic and consular law; 8. Law of the sea; 9. Air law; 10. Space law; 11. International telecommunication law; Part II. International Peace and Security and Cyber Activities: 12. Peaceful settlement; 13. Prohibition of intervention; 14. The use of force; 15. Collective security; Part III. The Law of Cyber Armed Conflict: 16. The law of armed conflict generally; 17. Conduct of hostilities; 18. Certain persons, objects and activities; 19. Occupation; 20. Neutrality.

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Book SynopsisEvery law student and legal scholar uses Wesley Hohfeld's ideas whether they realize it or not. This collection offers the first comprehensive, single-stop volume to clarify and examine the value, ubiquity, and import of Hohfeld's work. The book also features newly uncovered personal papers from Hohfeld's family.

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.Undergraduate students taking second or third year elective courses in family law as part of their LLB. Postgraduate students and researchers in family law

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in examinations.Undergraduate students taking first or second year compulsory courses in criminal law as part of their LLB; students converting to law with a GDL/CPE course; postgraduate students and researchers in criminal law

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword ix Timeline of Key Events xi Prologue xv Chapter 1: The Dark Web: The Origins of Crypto Laundering 1 Chapter 2: Black Holes: The Rise of the Rogue Exchange 23 Chapter 3: Mixers: Covering Up Their Tracks 39 Chapter 4: Privacy Coins: Going Underground 59 Chapter 5: Bitcoin ATMs: Crypto Hits the Streets 83 Chapter 6: Ransomware: Cybercrime Goes Industrial 97 Chapter 7: Hacked: Crypto Exchange Heists 123 Chapter 8: DeFi: Tornadoes, Bridges, and the Frontiers of Regulation 139 Chapter 9: NFTs: Virtual Art, Virtual Crime 163 Chapter 10: Brave New World: The Metaverse, Web 3.0, and the Battle for the Future of Finance 177 Afterword: How Much Crime in Crypto? 193 Acknowledgements 199 Glossary 201 List of Figures 207 Bibliography 209 Notes 211 Index 249

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Book SynopsisA handbook to inform school premises staff, business managers, headteachers and governors in England of their legal responsibilities around buildings compliance. As well as exploring the impact of school buildings and grounds on student learning, The School Premises Handbook covers the working environment, fire safety, health and safety, statutory compliance duties, planning for maintenance, risk assessments, energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and managing and developing a premises team. Jo Marchant, a highly experienced head of estates, introduces key legislation, further information sources, and an action checklist. New premises staff will find a wealth of information, from what to do on their first day in the role to planning the year-long cycle of maintenance activities. More experienced premises staff will also gain plenty of useful insights. School business managers will find advice on managing premises staff and developing their school estTrade ReviewUseful reference guide and insight to the profession. Whether you are just starting a career in premises management and need to know how to get started, or an experienced premises professional who wants to double-check and brush up on facts and process, this book will provide you with much information and many tips. * James Miller, Estates Director and founding coordinator of The Trust Network *I consider the book as a trusted, time-served, hands-on industry knowledge base and an invaluable bible for school premises management teams, large or small. This first-of-a-kind book should be considered an absolute must for those tasked with recruiting or managing premises staff. * Alan Wilson, Site Manager, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys *This is just the kind of text to put in the hand of both the new and experienced busy senior leader. It is practically focused and concise, with very systematic approaches to effective estates management. Highly recommended for the busy professional keen to know the details. * Daniel Wright, Headmaster, The London Oratory School *The School Premises Handbook is a book with a common-sense and straightforward approach to one of the most challenging areas of school operations. The book is a go-to resource for all school personnel, from the premises teams on the ground through to senior leaders, and especially valuable for guiding those in governance. * Lynne Fletcher, Schools Resource Management Advisor and National Leader of Governance *Estates management is a critical but often overlooked element of school and trust operations. This comprehensive handbook provides detailed guidance and advice on how to manage the complexities of buildings (new and old), infrastructure and grounds. Virtually no stone is left unturned. * Stephen Morales, Chief Executive, Institute of School Business Leadership *The School Premises Handbook is packed full of advice for school estate professionals and leaders looking to be better informed. Jo Marchant explains the complexities of legislation and regulation, providing useful guides, templates and case studies. Her thoughtful curation means the book can be read from start to finish or by selecting the chapter topics that are most relevant to your role. It is a practical, must-have guide. * Hayley Dunn, Business Leadership Specialist, Association of School and College Leaders *

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Aylott is an experienced HR specialist and lecturer in the areas of employee relations and employment law. After a career in HR, both in industry and the charitable sector, she taught on CIPD programmes at all levels and lectured on HRM and business degree courses. She is also the author of Employment Law, published by Kogan Page. She is based in Surrey, UK.Trade Review"The easy- to-follow format and up-to-date case studies that illustrate the underpinning theories will be useful to students learning about the topic for the first time as well as to HR practitioners and people managers in the workplace. It is a handy reference guide with tips to build up skills when deciding on both ethical and strategic choices and practical actions to take in a specific context to stay within the existing legal framework." * Linda Holden, Freelance CIPD Tutor and HR Trainer *"For those interested in understanding and learning employee relations, this is an exceptional book with a well-structured critical text, conceptual rigour, engaging case studies, empirical richness, up-to-date examples and thoughtful balance between theory and practice. What else is desired in a complete book? Yet, Elizabeth Aylott offers us more, no less than a brand-new sense of complex employment relations in a simple, concise, and clear way for the 21st century. Positively recommended for an invaluable learning experience." * Dr M Naseer Akhtar, Associate Editor, 'Employee Relations', Senior Lecturer in HRM and People Analytics, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London, UK *"Employee Relations is an easy-to-read, practical and informative guide packed full with case studies and up to date research, making it an invaluable resource for HR students, practitioners and business managers." * Debbie Paddington, HR Business Partner, The Kent Autistic Trust *"The political and economic landscape both at home in the UK and internationally, is built on the shifting sands of unprecedented change, which is actively shaping and changing the world of work and how organisations develop and maintain positive working relationships with the modern-day employee. While employee relations naturally fall under the wider umbrella of HRM, it is a complex area of people management practice which requires practitioners to have a deep understanding of the relationship between employer and employee and how this relationship is intrinsically woven into the fabric of UK employment law and industrial relations. Employee Relations is the essential text for practitioners at all stages of their careers for developing and maintaining a deep understanding of employee in relations in practice." * Nathaniel Andrews, Founder and CEO at Okana Limited *"This is a bookshelf essential that strikes the right balance between theory and practice in relation to the subject of employee relations. The book is not only for HR personnel but also for those in leadership positions aspiring to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with their team members. As an MD I have found the book to be practical, insightful and engaging - an invaluable resource overall!" * Dianne Ramdeen, Managing Director, Quartic Training *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Fundamentals; Chapter - 01: What is Employee Relations?; Chapter - 02: The importance of Employee Relations; Chapter - 03: Employee Relations and strategy; Section - TWO: In practice; Chapter - 04: Employee Relations in practice; Chapter - 05: Planning and action; Chapter - 06: Measurement; Chapter - 07: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisEmma Bridger is an award-winning employee engagement specialist and Director of People Lab, an employee engagement consultancy that works with high-profile clients worldwide. Based in Hastings, UK, she has designed and developed the CIPD range of public and in-house employee engagement courses and is a regular conference speaker. She contributed to the UK Government Review Engaging for Success and is a member of the Engage for Success movement as part of its "guru group". In 2021, she was named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers by HR Magazine.Trade Review"Emma Bridger is the go-to expert for employee engagement which makes this book the definitive guide for engaging your employees. This third edition has been updated to include the latest thinking and practice required to make a difference to your people. Employee engagement is more critical now than it has ever been and this book has everything you need; whether you're starting out in the field or you're an established practitioner. Packed full of practical tools and guidance backed up by science, and relatable case-studies, it's a must read for anyone working in employee engagement." * Pete Markey, CMO, Boots *"Emma Bridger's book Employee Engagement is a concise reference for the practical implementation of staff engagement approaches within organizations. Managers, HR staff and academics can use this book to plan how to introduce a thorough staff engagement programme and research how it all works in practice. Employee Engagement design, measurement, implementation and future action planning are all investigated within this comprehensive book and Emma also provides an easily digestible literature overview within the field." * Dr Julian A Edwards, Research Fellow, The Open University (about a previous edition). *"This is essential reading for everyone working in employee engagement and, beyond that, an invaluable source of learning for all individuals working in teams as critical components within organizations striving to deliver better results." * Rob Neil OBE, Director & Founder, Krystal Alliance (about a previous edition) *"Employee Engagement is the must-read book for any manager or HR professional who is concerned about raising and maintaining high levels of engagement. Written in an authoritative yet accessible style by one of the UK's leading experts, the book guides the reader step-by-step through the complex decisions that need to be made in developing and implementing a successful engagement strategy." * Katie Bailey, Professor of Work and Employment, King's College London (about a previous edition) *"Emma Bridger brings a practical and effective approach to the big subjects of employee engagement and organizational culture, which are so vital for any organization's success today. Beneath her warm and friendly style lies considerable expertise, and this book shares the insight she has gained over many years helping organizations like ours to unlock the potential of our people." * Richard Parry, Chief Executive, Canal & River Trust (about a previous edition) *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What is employee engagement?; Chapter - 02: Does engagement matter?; Chapter - 03: Developing your employee engagement strategy; Chapter - 04: How it works; Chapter - 05: Employee engagement: How do you do it?; Chapter - 06: Employee engagement tools and techniques; Chapter - 07: Planning and action; Chapter - 08: Measuring engagement; Chapter - 09: The future of employee engagement

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to drafting written pleadings in Scottish civil courts.

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Book SynopsisPhilosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems, and practices. Utilizes the work of both classical and contemporary philosophers to illuminate the relationship between law and morality Introduces students to the philosophical underpinnings of International Law and its increasing importance as we face globalization Features concrete examples in the form of cases significant to the evolution of law Contrasts Anglo-American law with foreign institutions and practices such as those in China, Japan, India, Ireland and Canada Incorporates diverse perspectives on the philosophy of law ranging from canonical material to feminist theory, critical theory, postmodernism, and critical race theory Table of ContentsPreface ix Source Acknowledgments xii Introduction 1 Part I: Legal Reasoning 5 Introduction 7 1 An Introduction to Legal Reasoning 11 Edward H. Levi 2 Remarks on the Theory of Appellate Decision and the Rules or Canons about how Statutes are to be Construed 23 Karl N. Llewellyn 3 Formalism 32 Frederick Schauer 4 Incompletely Theorized Agreements 43 Cass R. Sunstein 5 Custom, Opinio Juris, and Consent 54 Larry May 6 Lochner v. New York (1905) 70 Questions 77 Part II: Jurisprudence 79 Introduction 81 7 The Concept of Law 85 H. L. A. Hart 8 The Model of Rules I 99 Ronald Dworkin 9 Law as Justice 108 Michael S. Moore 10 The Economic Approach to Law 129 Richard A. Posner 11 The Distinction between Adjudication and Legislation 135 Duncan Kennedy 12 Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings that Formed the Movement 145 Kimberlé Crenshaw, Neil Gotanda, Gary Peller, Kendall Thomas 13 Feminist Legal Critics: The Reluctant Radicals 152 Patricia Smith 14 Riggs v. Palmer (1889) 164 Questions 170 Part III: International Law 171 Introduction 173 15 International Law 175 H. L. A. Hart 16 The Nature of Jus Cogens 184 Mark W. Janis 17 A Philosophy of International Law 187 Fernando R. Tesón 18 The Limits of International Law 200 Jack L. Goldsmith and Eric A. Posner 19 The Internal Legitimacy of Humanitarian Intervention 209 Allen Buchanan 20 Humanitarian Intervention: Problems of Collective Responsibility 221 Larry May 21 Humanitarian Intervention: Some Doubts 233 Burleigh Wilkins 22 Prosecutor v. Tadić (1995) 240 Questions 244 Part IV: Property 245 Introduction 247 23 Of Property 251 John Locke 24 Locke’s Theory of Acquisition 258 Robert Nozick 25 Property, Title, and Redistribution 263 A. M. Honoré 26 Philosophical Implications 269 Richard A. Epstein 27 The Social Structure of Japanese Intellectual Property Law 281 Dan Rosen and Chikako Usui 28 Historical Rights and Fair Shares 286 A. John Simmons 29 International News Service v. Associated Press (1918) 291 Questions 299 Part V: Torts 301 Introduction 303 30 Causation and Responsibility 307 H. L. A. Hart and A. M. Honoré 31 Sua Culpa 315 Joel Feinberg 32 Fairness and Utility in Tort Theory 322 George P. Fletcher 33 Tort Liability and the Limits of Corrective Justice 330 Jules L. Coleman 34 A Theory of Strict Liability 338 Richard A. Epstein 35 The Question of a Duty to Rescue in Canadian Tort Law: An Answer From France 348 Mitchell McInnes 36 Tarasoff v. Regents of University of California (1976) 356 Questions 362 Part VI: Criminal Law 363 Introduction 365 37 On Liberty 369 John Stuart Mill 38 The Enforcement of Morals 377 Patrick Devlin 39 Crime and Punishment: An Indigenous African Experience 384 Egbeke Aja 40 The Mind and the Deed 392 Anthony Kenny 41 Between Impunity and Show Trials 402 Martti Koskenniemi 42 Atrocity, Punishment, and International Law 411 Mark Drumbl 43 Defending International Criminal Trials 423 Larry May 44 Opening Statement before the International Military Tribunal (1945) 435 Justice Robert H. Jackson Questions 441 Part VII: Contracts 443 Introduction 445 45 Of the First and Second Natural Laws, and of Contracts 449 Thomas Hobbes 46 The Practice of Promising 455 P. S. Atiyah 47 Contract as Promise 465 Charles Fried 48 Legally Enforceable Commitments 479 Michael D. Bayles 49 Unconscionability and Contracts 487 Alan Wertheimer 50 South African Contract Law: The Need for a Concept of Unconscionability 500 Lynn Berat 51 Williams v. Walker-Thomas Furniture Co. (1965) 511 Questions 515 Part VIII: Constitutional Law 517 Introduction 519 52 Constitutional Cases 523 Ronald Dworkin 53 Does the Constitution Mean What It Always Meant? 535 Stephen R. Munzer and James W. Nickel 54 What’s Wrong with Chinese Rights? Toward a Theory of Rights with Chinese Characteristics 548 R. P. Peerenboom 55 Poverty and Constitutional Justice: The Indian Experience 569 Jeremy Cooper 56 Natural Law: Alive and Kicking? A Look at the Constitutional Morality of Sexual Privacy in Ireland 585 Rory O’Connell 57 Peremptory Norms as International Public Order 602 Alexander Orakhelashvili 58 The Gender of Jus Cogens 610 Hilary Charlesworth and Christine Chinkin 59 Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) 620 Questions 626

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Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Mustill & Boyd: Commercial Arbitration remains the classic, standard work on its subject. Extensively updated since the previous edition, this essential work provides an in-depth guide to the Arbitration Act 1996 and the practice resulting from it. The new edition also includes expert consideration of the latest case law, coverage of new themes and the latest concepts in arbitration. Combining expert commentary on the origins, essence and characteristics of the Arbitration Act 1996 with practical guidance on the application of the Act in court, this work is still truly indispensable.

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Book SynopsisAll lawyers have an in-built need to revisit the great cases of the past. After all, that is the basis upon which common law is founded. A retrospective look at the people and circumstances behind the results of these great cases gives tremendous insight and understanding, as well as revealing a human side to the events which is not always apparent from the law reports. This collection of essays examines key cases (both UK and international) that have changed or created the rules and procedures which govern our lives and which we abide by cases which have changed our lives. The book sets out the facts of each case and examines its impact, with emphasis on the human angle of the story, including:* Who were the people involved?* What was actually decided in the case?* What happened later and how what was decided on the facts changed our lives?* What were the later implications for that area of law and/or other areas of law?* What legacy has the case left?The themes addressed by the book

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Book SynopsisFollowing the international success of Volume 1 in 2010, Volume 2 presents a brand new selection of cases that have changed our lives. This collection of essays examines key cases (both UK and international) that have changed or created the rules and procedures which govern our lives and which we abide by. It takes a retrospective look at the circumstances behind the results of these great cases, examining the facts and the lasting legacies, as well as revealing a human side to the events that is not always apparent from the law reports.The themes addressed by the book demonstrate the rule of law, showing that through something as abstract as judicial reasoning, we create a set of rules and procedures which govern our lives. In support of the rule of law and the causes championed by LexisNexis, a sum of 1 from every copy of the book sold will be donated to Stop the Traffik, a global movement of activists around the world who passionately give their time and energy to build resilient co

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Book SynopsisRita D'Alton-Harrison is a Lecturer in Law at the Universityof Hertfordshire.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introductory Concepts Chapter 2: Competence, Compellability and Special Measures Chapter 3: Examination of Witnesses at Trial Chapter 4: Hearsay Chapter 5: Opinion Evidence and Previous Judgments at Trial Chapter 6: Character Evidence Chapter 7: Improperly Obtained Evidence and Confessions Chapter 8: Identification Evidence Chapter 9: Denials and Silence Chapter 10: Supporting Evidence and Lies Chapter 11. Disclosure, Privilege and Public Interest Immunity Chapter 12. Mixed Problem Questions

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Book SynopsisEwan MacIntyre is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Trent University. Josephine Bisacre is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Business Law at Heriot-Watt University.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Guided tour Guided tour of the companion website Table of cases and statutes Chapter 1: Contract 1: Formation of a contract Chapter 2: Contract 2: Error, Misrepresentation, other challenges based on lack of consent, young people, illegality, and privity Chapter 3: Contract 3: The terms of the contract Chapter 4: Contract 4: Discharge of contractual obligations and remedies Chapter 5: Delict Chapter 6: Companies 1: Formation and personnel Chapter 7: Companies 2: Shares, resolutions, protection of minority shareholders and charges Chapter 8: Partnership, limited liability partnership and sole trading Chapter 9: Employment 1: The contract of employment, employee rights, dismissal and redundancy Chapter 10: Employment 2: Discrimination Chapter 11: Sources of Scots law And finally, before the exam . . . Glossary of terms Index

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Book SynopsisA gritty urban crime thriller from one of the award-winning writers of THE WIRE.Like most of the trouble in Nick Stefanos'' life, it started with a drink. Lying in the darkness, drunk and immobile, Nick hears two men murder a terrified teenager. When he wakes in the morning, his memory is blurred. But the dead boy is still there, submerged in the river.The police presume it''s a gang-killing - no shortage of them in DC. But Nick isn''t sure; gangs don''t use silencers. Hit men do. Despite not having worked a PI case for a year and a half, Nick starts investigating, driven by an obsessive need for the truth. And with each clue he unearths, he''s driven further into the darkest corners of the human soul.The third novel in the Nick Stefanos series.Trade ReviewThe coolest writer in America * GQ *His books will burn into your brain like no others * WASHINGTON POST *Author of over 18 critically lauded novels...his reputation rests on a bedrock of tight, fast-paced prose, meticulous plotting, finely tuned characters and an incredible authenticity in depicting time and place...This is a writer in full control of his material and fully understanding of his strengths. Lovers of crime fiction should not miss what he has to say * IRISH EXAMINER *As aficionados of THE WIRE will attest, Pelecanos is a peerless chronicler of the black urban underclass...entertainingly rewarding * SUNDAY EXPRESS on What It Was *THE WIRE writer George Pelecanos has a way with words that only seems to be getting meaner and swankier * METRO *

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