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Book SynopsisFocusing on male-on-male rape, this book looks at the common myths surrounding this taboo issue, including the idea that ''men who rape other men must be homosexual'' and that ''real men can''t be raped''. It also reveals that men are not only raped in prison, as is commonly believed, and that they suffer similar trauma to female survivors of rape.Trade Review'Although the topic of male rape is receiving increasing research interest in the forensic, clinical and social psychological literature, there are currently very few academic texts relating to this issue. I applaud Dr. Abdullah-Kahn for under-taking this timely and potentially very useful book.' Dr. Michelle Davies, Senior Lecturer of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, UK.Table of ContentsIntroduction Taking Victims into Account and Considering the Impact of Victim blame. Contextualising the Issue of Male Rape Theoretical Explanations for the Occurrence of Male Researching Male on Male Rape Challenging Myths? Male Rape in the News The Metropolitan Police Service The Nature and Impact of Male Rape: Empirical Findings from Survivors of Male Rape Policy Directions for Male Rape and Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on rich source material - one local authority''s involvement in the epic central/local confrontation over local government spending in 1980s England - this book develops a multifaceted and widely applicable analysis of public law within government as a process of ''sustaining the art of the possible''.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Ultra Vires Rule: Its Substance and Significance Out with the Old: The 1980 Budget In with the New: The 1981 Budget A Heightened Awareness: The 1982 Budget Leftward, Ho: The 1983 Budget Pressing Ahead: The 1984 Budget Rate-Capped and Resistant: The 1985 Budget Aftermath: The 1986 Budget Victim of Circumstance: The 1987 Budget 'Policy-Capped': The 1988 Budget Out with the Old, Again: The 1989 Budget and Beyond Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAcknowledgements Notes on Contributors A Note on the Text Introduction; L.Kahn PARTI: MILL'S MORAL CONCEPTS Mill's Ambivalence about Duty; D.Brink Rights, Justice, and Rules andin Mill's Utilitarianism; W.H.Shaw Mill Division of Morality; D.E.Miller John Stuart Mill on Justice; F.Wilson PART II: MILL AND OTHERS ON JUSTICE Mill and Rawls; H.West Mill's Justice and Political Liberalism; D.G.Brown Happiness and the Moral Sentiment of Justice; J.Riley Justice for Barbarians; C.L.Ten The Objection from Justice and the Conceptual/Substantive Distinction; L.Kahn IndexTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Notes on Contributors A Note on the Text Introduction; L.Kahn PART I: MILL'S MORAL CONCEPTS Mill's Ambivalence about Duty; D.Brink Rights, Justice, and Rules and in Mill's Utilitarianism; W.H.Shaw Mill Division of Morality; D.E.Miller John Stuart Mill on Justice; F.Wilson PART II: MILL AND OTHERS ON JUSTICE Mill and Rawls; H.West Mill's Justice and Political Liberalism; D.G.Brown Happiness and the Moral Sentiment of Justice; J.Riley Justice for Barbarians; C.L.Ten The Objection from Justice and the Conceptual/Substantive Distinction; L.Kahn Index

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Book SynopsisThe English Jacobin Novel on Rights, Property and the Law is a study of the radical novel's critique of the evolving social contract in the 1790s.Trade Review'Johnson's argument goes straight to the heart of novel studies: fiction privileged property as the basis of enfranchisement and so limited the democratizing process it envisioned. The genius of her book is to come at this paradox through the curious body of fiction written during the period following revolutions in North America and France for the expressed purpose of exposing the limits of the Lockean model of government. This strikingly fresh look at the Jacobin novel shows it embracing fiction as culture's most powerful political medium and challenging the premises of modern nation building. In focusing on these particular novels, she therefore deals with the very topics that preoccupy scholars who read and write about fiction in any epoch, namely, the gendered identity of citizenship, the restriction of political agency, and the difficulty of imagining a future of collective transformation.' - Nancy Armstrong, Nancy Duke Lewis Professor, Brown University, USATable of ContentsIntroduction Narrativizing a Critique of the Contract Debating Rights, Property and the Law Envisaging the New Citizen Acquiring Political Agency Bestowing the Mantle Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Palgrave 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.

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Trade ReviewThis textbook highlights the importance of understanding the legal context for ethical and effective social work practice. Written in an accessible manner, it covers areas of law that are particularly relevant to social workers. The inclusion of people’s experiences of the law helps to illustrate the tensions and opportunities that the legal context creates in practice. * Dr Jemma Venables, University of Queensland *The strengths of this book are the focus on Australian law, the topics and their relation to each other, the fit with semester and its scope. It is well structured and covers all the main areas for social work. * Dr Lynelle Watts, Curtin University *This book provides an accessible guide to ethical practice and makes a good link between understandings of justice and human rights. The level is appropriate, the structure is appealing, and the focus on advocacy is particularly useful for students in social work and new graduates. * Dr Prue Atkins, La Trobe University *Table of ContentsThe Australian legal system Legal Research Ethics, justice and the law Working in involuntary settings The legal obligations of social workers Going to court and giving evidence Working with lawyers Human rights and anti-discrimination law Social work in the criminal legal system (Co-authored with Katherine Ogilvie and Caroline Lambert) Families, children and young people (Co-authored with Francis Zemljak) First Nations People and Communities and the Law (Co-authored with Meena Singh) Adult Guardianship Law (Co-authored with Margaret Spencer) Mental health law Refugee and asylum law (Co-authored with Asher Hirsch) Ethical social work around the law Changing the legal system

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Aylott has over 15 years' experience as an HR specialist and lecturer in areas of Employment Law and Employee Relations. After a career in HR both in industry and the charitable sector, she joined the Hampshire Business School where she lectured on CIPD programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. She is based in Surrey, UK.Trade Review"The compact yet extremely informative text will prove invaluable to both students and professionals in in the HR and legal fields. What stands out is the clarity in which complicated concepts are broken down and no assumption of legal knowledge is made, or jargon used. Diagrams are used where appropriate to ensure a full understanding of systems and processes. I thoroughly recommend this text." * Adam Doyle, Director of Careers and Enterprise, Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London *"This book has been written clearly and concisely and will be very useful to students as well as professionals. Each topic covers comprehensive aspects of case law and case studies for easy understanding. How I wish this book was out while I was studying my MSc. in Human Resources Management to easily learn key points with ease and to acquire good grades. A must buy." * Enide Freeman, Administrator, Brixton Prison *"When looking for a good text, you have to ask yourself what learners, HR professionals and line managers with responsibility for people actually need and want: knowledge which is accessible, comprehensive and easy to apply in the real world. Employment law and practice are dynamic areas which often require quick decision-making rather than trawling through dry accounts of case law for an answer. This book offers that depth and knowledge while remaining a concise and easily understood reference point for a diverse range of employment and HR topics." * Chris Dobbs, Employment Solicitor, Frettens Solicitors *"As an HR professional, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to educate people about their rights at work, as well as help HR professionals to think more broadly about their profession. Having had the opportunity to attend Elizabeth's Employment Law seminars, I am proud to say that Elizabeth had a major influence on my career choice as I was hugely inspired by her knowledge and expertise which she shared with us with a great passion. Following Elizabeth Aylott's Employment Law 1st and 2nd editions, I found the 3rd edition as interesting as the first two. As a past HRM student, I would highly recommend the 3rd edition to all students who wish to embark on their career as HR professionals. The book provides in-depth knowledge on Employment Law and the core principles and legislation of HR Management in global business which I found fascinating." * Karine Harutyunyan, HR Business Partner at the Security Industry Authority *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Fundamentals; Chapter - 01: What is employment law?; Chapter - 02: The importance of employment law; Chapter - 03: Employment law and strategy; Section - TWO: In practice; Chapter - 04: How it works; Chapter - 05: How you do it; Chapter - 06: Planning and action; Chapter - 07: Measurement; Chapter - 08: Conclusions and Government changes to employment law

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Book SynopsisExamines the way the corporation a legal concept of enduring and timely importance in the Anglo-American legal tradition was imagined in the nineteenth century historical imagination.

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

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Book SynopsisYour indispensable guide to Medical Law in Scotland, fully updated with the latest statutes and case law.

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Book SynopsisDespite extensive and costly diversity initiatives, little progress has been made in recent years in ending workplace gender inequality. Beyond Bias presents a compelling explanation of the reasons for this failure. Current diversity initiatives focus primarily on teaching people to be less biased and more inclusive. But this is the wrong focus. As Beyond Bias make clear, workplace gender inequality is a systemic problem caused largely by the (unintended) discriminatory operation of personnel systems, policies, and practices. Beyond Bias presents the four-prong PATH program for directly attacking this structural discrimination-and with it, individuals'' discriminatory conduct: Prioritize Elimination of Exclusionary Behavior Adopt Bias-free Methods of Decision-Making Treat Inequality in the Home as a Workplace Problem Halt Unequal Performance Evaluations and Leadership Development OpportunitiesTrade ReviewBeyond Bias offers a curated introduction to the literature on workplace gender bias, and many concrete steps organizations can take to interrupt bias by providing more structure in their business systems. -- Joan C. Williams, Author of Bias Interrupted: Creating Inclusion for Real and for Good, Harvard Business Review Press, 2021Beyond Bias's actionable best practices equip leaders with the tools to create an equitable and more productive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. The "must read" for every leader who is serious about positioning their organization for success in the 21st century! -- David G. Smith, PhD, Johns Hopkins University & W. Brad Johnson, PhD, U.S. Naval Academy, authors of Good Guys and Athena RisingFinally, a book that tackles workplace gender inequality at the root of the problem. Grounded in solid research, this book is a must for leaders determined to improve business results by fostering deeper engagement from both men and women. -- Carol Frohlinger, President, Negotiating Women, Inc.Beyond Bias is a timely, powerful, and compelling book. In it, Kramer and Harris provide a clear and do-able PATH to create a business climate where people feel trusted and appreciated; one where DE&I is more than hope-it becomes a reality. -- Andi Simon, Ph.D. Corporate Anthropologist and CEO Simon Associates Management ConsultantsHere it is! We've long been in pursuit of creating a bias-free workplace-what is needed to unlock so much potential and profit for our businesses. Yet so many companies have put in place huge efforts that have failed. Through their PATH program, Andie and Al show us how big goals are met through small wins. Focus on the seemingly small practices they outline that compound over time, and you and your organization will reach the goal we all seek. -- Lee Caraher, CEO, Double Forte, Author of Millennials & Management and The Boomerang Principle, and host of Everything Speaks

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Book SynopsisLies, injustice, and prejudice: the story of one woman's battle for justice in the English family courts. In her memoir, Diana Hieb recounts every detail of her experiences as a domestic abuse survivor and portrays the adversarial divorce case that followed.

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Book SynopsisLaw of the European Union provides an introductory guide to help you understand European Law at a time of considerable change and challenge. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the constitutional law of the EU and the institutions, as well as the substantive law, presented in a systematic and logical way to support learning and revision. This new edition provides concise and focused coverage of all core EU topics studied on an undergraduate degree. Latest developments, such as the position on the Treaty of Lisbon, are discussed alongside basic concepts and issues. Written in an accessible style, this new edition is ideal for all students requiring a clear introduction to European Union Law. It is suitable for law students as well as those studying EU Law as part of a non-law discipline.  Table of ContentsTable of Contents: Preface Abbreviations Tables of: Community treaties UK statutes Secondary legislation Cases in the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance Cases before the national courts Commission decisionsPART 1: THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 1. The development of European Union law 2 The institutions of the EU 3 The sources of Community law ; competences of the EC and EU4 General principles of law 5 The supremacy of Community law 6 The principles of direct effect, indirect effect and state liability7 Enforcement actions against Member States 8 Judicial review 9 Liability of the Community institutions10 Preliminary rulings under Article 234 PART 2: FREE MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SINGLE MARKET11 Customs duties and discriminatory internal taxation; state monopolies of a commercial nature12 Quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect 13. Union citizenship14 The free movement of workers 15 The right of establishment and the freedom to provide services 16 Capital movements and economic and monetary union PART 3: COMPETITION LAW AND POLICY17 Introduction to competition 18 Article 81 19 Article 82 20 Articles 81 and 82: enforcement and procedure 21 Intellectual property 22 Competition law and state regulation PART 4: THE SOCIAL DIMENSION23 Social policy 24 Equality of pay and treatment Appendix 1: Where to find the law Appendix 2: Bibliography Appendix III: Timeline

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Table of ContentsPreface Publisher's Acknowledgements Keeping up to date with employment law Useful websites Guided Tour Table of cases Table of statutes Table of statutory instruments Table of European Legislation Table of Statutory Rights Abbreviations used when referring to judges Part One: What is Employment Law about: Its history, sources and institutions 1. The context of Employment Law and its institutions 2. The impact of European Union Law and International Labour Standards 3. The impact of Human Rights Law Part Two: The Employment Relationship 4. The employment relationship 5. The contract of employment 6. Continuity of employment 7. Payment of wages and hours of work 8. Health and safety 9. Discrimination Law 10. Employment rights and the family Part Three: Termination of the Employment Relationship 11. Wrongful and unfair dismissal 12. Dismissal for economic reasons Part Four: Collective employment law 13. Trade Unions: their status and their members 14. Collective action Part Five: The Future of Employment Law Glossary of legal terms Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. The idea of human rights 3. The history of human rights and the Convention 4. Constitutional considerations 5. The scheme of the Human Rights Act 1998 6. Remedies under the Human Rights Act 7. Introduction to the Convention rights 8. The right to life: Article 2 9. Freedom from torture: Article 3 10. Freedom from slavery: Article 4 11 . Personal liberty: Article 5 12. The right to a fair trial: Article 6 13. Retrospective legislation: Article 7 14. The right to privacy: Article 8 15. Freedom of conscience: Article 9 and Article 2 of the First Protocol 16. Freedom of expression: Article 10 17. Freedom of assembly: Article 18. The right to marry: Article 12 19. Non-discrimination: Article 14 20. The right to property: Article 1 of the First Protocol 21. Free elections: Article 3 of the First Protocol 22. The problem of terrorism 23. Conclusion Appendix 1 The Human Rights Act 1998 Appendix 2 The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Appendix 3 Members of the Council of Europe and Convention ratifications Appendix 4 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Appendix 5 European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights

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Professor Charles Wild (PhD, MBA, LLM) is Dean of the School of Law and Head of the Centre for International Law at the University of Hertfordshire. He teaches Company Law to LLB and LLM students, undertakes postgraduate research supervision and is widely published in the area.   Stuart Weinstein (JD, MBA) is Associate Dean (Research & Commercial Enterprise) of the Law School at the University of Hertfordshire and is also a practising solicitor/attorney with over twenty years' practice experience in the US, UK and Korea. He regularly teaches accountants and non-lawyers in the UK and on overseas programmes throughout the world.

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Book SynopsisThis eminently relevant and thoroughly entertaining book reminds us that understanding more about health care helps us understand the larger world around us. With technological advances and information sharing so prevalent, health care should be more transparent and easier to access than ever before. So why does it seem like everything about itfrom pricing, drug development, and the emergence of new diseases to the intricacies of biologic and precision medicine therapiesis becoming more complex, not less?Rohit Khanna's Misunderstanding Health examines some of today's most revealing health care trends while imploring us to look at these issues with alacrity, humor, and vigilance. Over the course of eighteen short, engaging chapters, Khanna explains how unexamined beliefs can endanger patients, drive cost, and increase bureaucracy the Dr. Google effect on the ways that we seek (or eschew) care why our health care costs more than in any other country the unintended consequences of usiTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. All the King's MenChapter 2. Heads I Win, Tails You LoseChapter 3. The UnHappiness ProjectChapter 4: Customer SatisfactionChapter 5. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForChapter 6. The Rating GameChapter 7. The Mother of All NudgesChapter 8. Your Health Is about More Than Just Your HealthChapter 9. Needle in a HaystackChapter 10. Ghost in the MachineChapter 11. The Eye of the StormChapter 12. HomesickChapter 13. Reefer MadnessChapter 14. Customer AppreciationChapter 15. Under the InfluenceChapter 16. Data DumpChapter 17. Catch Me If You CanChapter 18. Let Freedom RingConclusionAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisCorporate Finance for Lawyers explores the intricate relationship between law and corporate finance. Utilising the ‘Financial Mindmap’ throughout, chapters depict financial concepts by using colours and visualisations in a clear and intuitive manner.Trade Review‘Using an easy to follow financial tool the authors explain how key elements of corporate finance including leverage finance, company valuations, secured lending and non-interest bearing finance work and interrelate, how returns are achieved and what terms like enterprise value and working capital really mean. They do so in an innovative way drawing together finance theory and the reality of practice to produce what is likely to be a key foundation text not just for corporate lawyers but all those working in the world of M&A and finance.’ -- Chris Hale, Chair Emeritus, Private Equity and Financial Sponsors‘This work presents a great utility in how it addresses issues affecting businesses from legal, economic, financial and accounting perspectives from the moment of setting up to when a business experiences financial difficulties. The treatment is holistic, the materials from impeccable sources and the arguments firmly grounded in the authors' many years of experience. Without doubt, it is an important and timely text.’ -- Paul Omar, De Montfort Leicester Law School, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to law and corporate finance Rolef de Weijs 2. Does leverage create value? Rolef de Weijs 3. Corporate finance and company valuation: why cash became king Joost de Vries and Rolef de Weijs 4. Discounted cash flow valuation and indirect cash flow analyses: retracing the cash Joost de Vries 5. Secured credit and its use: distinguishing between productive and non-productive credit Rolef de Weijs 6 Hybrid finance by means of shareholder loans Rolef de Weijs 7. Financing through shareholder guarantees Aart Jonkers 8 Reorganisation procedures Aart Jonkers and Rolef de Weijs Index

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Book SynopsisMCKINSEY TOP 5 RECOMMENDED READ 'An underground hit' – Best Politics Books, Financial Times 'Jon has one of the few big ideas that's easily applied' – Sam Conniff, Be More Pirate 'A wonderful guide to how to be human in the 21st Century' – Ece Temelkuran, How to Lose a Country: the Seven Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship Description Citizens opens up a new way of understanding ourselves and shows us what we must do to survive and thrive as individuals, organisations, and nations. Over the past decade, Jon Alexander’s consultancy, the New Citizenship Project, has helped revitalise some of Britain’s biggest organisations including the Co-op, the Guardian and the National Trust. Here, with the New York Times bestselling writer Ariane Conrad, he shows how history is about to enter age of the Citizen. Because when our institutions treat people as creative, empowered creatures rather than consumers, everything changes. Unleashing the power of everyone equips us to face the challenges of economic insecurity, climate crisis, public health threats, and polarisation. Citizens is an upbeat handbook, full of insights, clear examples to follow, and inspiring case studies, from the slums of Kenya to the backstreets of Birmingham – and a foreword by Brian Eno. It is the perfect pick-me-up for leaders, founders, elected officials – and citizens everywhere. Organise and seize the future! Reviews 'Society is like an out of control house party – eating, drinking and consuming everything. Jon is the organiser of the campfire gathering behind the party. It’s calm and welcoming and you won’t want to leave. In Citizens, Jon and Ariane show how to leave the burning house of the Consumer Story and join the campfire that is the Citizen Story.' – Stephen Greene, CEO of RockCorps and founding Chair of National Citizen Service UK 'The belief that every single one of us has both the potential and the desire to make the world better drives me every day, in everything I do. In Citizens, Jon shows how taking that belief as a starting point really could transform our world. This is a truly powerful book, in every sense of the word.' - Josh Babarinde, Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur 'Every great transformation requires a new story. A story that reveals new possibilities and points toward an optimistic alternative to the current situation. Citizens presents just such a story and if we respond to its challenge we may just manage to navigate our way out of the mess we have created for ourselves.' – Tim Brown, Chair of IDEO and author of Change By Design 'Jon is working with a set of ideas and tools that have the potential to change politics forever. In fact, they could change everything forever.' – Ian Kearns, Founder and Trustee, European Leadership Network 'Citizens is a powerful and intriguing contribution to the search for a genuinely sustainable future. I am particularly interested in how the Citizen Story might help businesses to engage more fully with their employees and customers to accelerate sustainability and might also help businesses to become more transparent and accountable.' – David Grayson, Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield University School of Management and co-author of The Sustainable Business Handbook 'The shift from consumer to citizen is a truly big idea. If you’re in a position of strategic influence, I strongly recommend you engage with this and consciously explore what it might mean for your organisation.' – Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE, Former Director General, National Trust, and Trustee, BBC 'There is such a thing as an idea whose time has come. This is that idea.' – James Perry, Board Member, B Lab Global, and Founding Partner, Snowball Investment Management About the Authors JON ALEXANDER began his career with success in advertising, winning the prestigious Big Creative Idea of the Year before making a dramatic change. Driven by a deep need to understand the impact on society of 3,000 commercial messages a day, he gathered three Masters degrees, exploring consumerism and its alternatives from every angle. In 2014, he co-founded the New Citizenship Project to bring the resulting ideas into contact with reality. In Citizens, he is ready to share them with the world. ARIANE CONRAD has built a career turning big ideas into books that change the world. Known as the Book Doula, she has co-written several New York Times bestsellers. BRIAN ENO is an artist, philosopher and Citizen who has played a critical part in British culture since the early 1970s. He is a deep believer in the power of ideas and the possibility of a better world, beliefs which manifest both in his audio and visual art, and in his deep engagement with social, political and environmental issues.Trade Review'The answer to many of the global challenges we face today.' McKinsey Global Consultancy, Top 5 Recommended Read 'Jon Alexander's New Citizenship Project speaks to action in the real world but has an immensely solid base in ideas as expressed in words, the meanings and applications of which he first teases out and then rams home with elan and gusto in this bravely inspiring book.' Paul Cartledge, Emeritus Professor of Greek Culture, Cambridge University'It is an inspiring idea... the text of this book should be taught in every civics class everywhere'. Sunday Independent, Ireland'His lively book – which has become something of an underground hit – highlights new forms of active citizenship.' Financial Times, Top 5 Political Books‘Citizens is a breath of fresh air amidst deep concern about the future of democracy. It offers a powerful vision for the transformation of our institutions.’ Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director, Stanford University Cyber Policy Center, and author, Democracy.com'The shift from consumer to citizen is a truly big idea. If you’re in a position of strategic influence, I strongly recommend you engage with this and consciously explore what it might mean for your organisation.' Dame Fiona Reynolds, former Director General, National Trust'In this engaging book, Jon lays out his full vision for how this mindset shift can transform not just business, but NGOs and governments too.' Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School'Citizens is a powerful provocation for our times... Highly recommended.' Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour, University College London, and author, The Social Instinct'The wonderful thing is that he not only gives us hope but more importantly he lights a pathway to make this new paradigm a reality through the years of deep work, thinking and action that have formed the basis of his book.' Jason Stockwood, Vice Chairman, Simply Business, and Chairman, Grimsby Town Football Club'This is a truly powerful book, in every sense of the word.' Josh Babarinde, Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur'Every great transformation requires a new story. A story that reveals new possibilities and points toward an optimistic alternative to the current situation. Citizens presents just such a story.' Tim Brown, Chair of IDEO and author of Change By Design'Jon is working with a set of ideas and tools that have the potential to change politics forever. In fact, they could change everything forever.' Ian Kearns, Founder and Trustee, European Leadership Network'Citizens is a powerful and intriguing contribution to the search for a genuinely sustainable future.' David Grayson, Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield University School of Management and co-author of The Sustainable Business Handbook'There is such a thing as an idea whose time has come. This is that idea.' James Perry, Board Member, B Lab Global, and Founding Partner, Snowball Investment Management'I've never been more convinced he has one of the few big ideas that's easily applied, fundamentally needed and genuinely offers a chance of change. Get on board for his new work, now. I am.' Sam Conniff, Author, Be More Pirate'Citizens is so exciting and full of energy from the beginning that I wanted to read the whole thing immediately. A wonderful guide to how to be human in the 21st Century.' Ece Temelkuran, Author, How to Lose a Country: the Seven Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship -- Review QuotesTable of ContentsForeword. Brian Eno sets out the value of Citizens in framing a new, optimistic cooperative story for our age, as opposed to the two other options: authoritarian states such as China and "Siliconia" - "a Consumer state with centralised power and deep surveillance". Mentions Citizen Story 1. Opening. Jon Alexander sets out the need to 'step into' the Citizen Story so that we can deal with the many challenges of our age: economic insecurity, ecological emergency, public health threats, political polarisation, and more. Mentions citizens, economic insecurity, ecological emergency 2. Citizens Everywhere. How humans are bound together through interdependence and reciprocity, and in turn have a deep bond with nature, which conventional big business cannot understand. Picks apart the self-dependence and utilitarian philosophy of tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg 3. Citizens By Nature. Central to the Citizen Story is a belief in ourselves and in human nature as creative, capable, and caring, rather than lazy, self-interested, and competitive within a zero-sum framework. Any redesign of institutions will fail if we haven’t embraced this fundamental belief 4. We're All Consumers Now. The launch of the consumer age, by way of Apple's advert for its new Macintosh at the US SuperBowl in 1984. Mentions Apple Macintosh, Ridley Scott, consumer demand, Consumer Story, George Orwell 1984, Virgin Atlantic, Richard Branson, IKEA, Walmart, Virgin Galactic 5. Once We Were Subjects. Before the Consumer, there was another story: the Subject, as in ‘subjects of the king.’ In this story, the Great Man – the Chief, Pope, King, Boss, Father – knows best. The rest of us are innocents, ignorant of important matters. Mentions King Sargon of Akkad and Mesopotamia 6. Citizen NGOs. The Consumer Story is falling apart, but the truth alone is not enough to ensure it passes to the Citizen Story. We must act too, to seize control of our futures, and to ensure that we actually have a future. Case studies include the National Trust in the UK 7. Citizen Business. How businesses can harness the power of the Citizen Story to make their workings more popular and inclusive, and to drive forward societal change. Case studies include the brewery BrewDog in Stonehaven, Scotland. Mentions Martin Dickie, Tesco, craft beer, Equity Punks 8. Citizen Government. Taiwan has pioneered the application of citizen government, in stark comparison to Communist China, which offers a vision of an alternative, authoritarian future. Mentions Taiwan, Taipei, Economic Power Up Plan, Tarek el-Tayeb Mohamed Bouazizi, Arab Spring, Sunflower Revolution 9. Closing. A new Citizen movement is building. Examples include Paris approving a standing Citizens' Assembly and Chile's Citizen-driven Constitutional Convention. Mentions Delian Aspourhov, Restor, Founders Fund, Varda Space Industries, Francis Suarez, Elon Musk, Balaji Srinavasaran Writing Citizens. The book has been a collaborative process involving several different sets of people and organisations, including not least the New Citizenship Project team References. The author thanks, among others, Jo Hunter, Emma Ashru Jones, Tendai Chetse, Anna Maria Hosford, National Trust, Helen Meech, Fallon advertising agency, Iris Schönherr, Ariane Conrad, OuiShare Fest, Food Ethics Council, Chris Seeley Index. A full index of terms used in the book, such as participatory democracy, Certified B Corporations, citizens assemblies, and sortition

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Book SynopsisReflecting the most recent changes in the law, the third edition of this popular textbook provides a fully updated, comparative introduction to the law of contract. Accessible and clear, it is perfectly pitched for international students and courses with a global outlook. Jan Smits’ unique approach treats contract law as a discipline that can be studied on the basis of common principles and methods without being tied to a particular jurisdiction or legal culture. He puts contract law in context by discussing empirical and economic insights. Notable updates include the consequences of Brexit, the implementation of new European directives 1999/770 and 2019/771 as well as coverage of the effect of COVID-19 on contracts.Key features of the third edition include: Introduces key principles by comparing solutions from different jurisdictions, illustrating for students the international nature and substance of contract law Draws from a wide variety of sources including German, English, French and Dutch law, European and international instruments, and examples from Central and Eastern Europe and Islamic contract law, making this an ideal textbook for students across Europe and beyond Focuses on legal method as well as substantive law Attractive and accessible design with text boxes, colour and graphics to help students navigate easily and identify key information. With its innovative approach and engaging design, this textbook has proved an essential companion to introductory courses on contract law across a multitude of jurisdictions.Trade Review‘I found this book impressively clear and readable, not academic or abstract in its approach but tied at every point to examples in English and civil law.’ -- Daphne Perry, The Law SocietyAcclaim for previous editions:Table of ContentsContents: Preface to the third edition PART 1 CONTRACTS 1. Introduction 2. Sources of contract law PART 2 THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT 3. Offer and acceptance 4. The intention to create legal relations 5. Legal capacity of the parties 6. Formalities PART 3 THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT 7. The party agreement: Interpretation and gap filling 8. The principle of good faith and policing unfair contract terms PART 4 VITIATING FACTORS 9. Defects of consent and misrepresentation 10. Prohibited contracts PART 5 CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES 11. Performance 12. Damages for non-performance 13. Termination of the contract PART 6 CONTRACTS AND THIRD PARTIES 14. Contracts and third parties Index

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Book SynopsisServing as a single volume introduction to the field as a whole, this ninth edition of Brownlie's Principles of International Law seeks to present international law as a system that is based on, and helps structure, relations among states and other entities at the international level.Trade ReviewIts case-references and notes apparatus are excellent and the overall view it opens to early 21st century international law has an unparalleled combination of depth and width ... the most impressive English-language textbook available. * Martti Koskenniemi, British Yearbook of International Law (review of the eighth edition) *Brownlie's Principles has established itself as a book of real value and authority for students, academics and practitioners. * Samuel Wordsworth, Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law (review of the eighth edition) *[T]his is a very impressive work, wide-ranging in scope and nuanced in content, just as one would expect ... delivering what seems to be at the moment the best single-author English-language international law textbook. It is highly recommended, both as a student text and as a persuasive authority for the practice of international law. * Martins Paparinskis, International and Comparative Law Quarterly (review of the eighth edition) *Table of ContentsPart I: Preliminary Topics1. Introduction2. The Sources of International Law3. The Relations of International and National LawPart II: Personality and Recognition4. Subjects of International Law5. Creation and Incidence of Statehood6. Recognition of States and Governments7. International OrganizationsPart III: Territorial Sovereignty8. Forms of Governmental Authority Over Territory9. Acquisition and Transfer of Territorial Sovereignty10. Status of Territory: Further ProblemsPart IV: Law of the Sea11. The Territorial Sea and Other Maritime Zones12. Maritime Delimitation and Associated Questions13. Maritime Transit and the Regime of the High SeasPart V: The Environment and Natural Resources14. Common Spaces and Co-Operation in the Use of Natural Resources15. Legal Aspects of the Protection of the EnvironmentPart VI: International Transactions16. The Law of Treaties17. Diplomatic and Consular Relations18. Unilateral Acts, Acquiescence, and Estoppel19. Succession to Rights and DutiesPart VII: State Jurisdiction20. Sovereignty and Equality of States21. Jurisdictional Competence22. Privileges and Immunities of Foreign StatesPart VIII: Nationality and Related Concepts23. The Relations of Nationality24. Nationality of Corporations and AssetsPart IX: The Law of Responsibility25. The Conditions for International Responsibility26. Consequences of an Internationally Wrongful Act27. Multilateral Public Order and Issues of ResponsibilityPart X: The Protection of Individuals and Groups28. The International Minimum Standard: Diplomatic Protection and Protection of Investments29. International Human Rights30. International Criminal JusticePart XI: Disputes31. The Claims Process32. Third-Party Settlement of International Disputes33. Use of Threat of Force by States

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMasterful (and timely)…Privacy is clearly a protean concept, and Igo deftly reviews the definitions that scholars have offered in their efforts to cage its elusive essence. She judges these attempts helpful but less than conclusive. Her own ambitious solution is to embrace privacy’s multifariousness. In her marathon trek from Victorian propriety to social media exhibitionism, she recounts dozens of forgotten public debates…Utterly original. -- David Greenberg * Washington Post *A mighty effort to tell the story of modern America as a story of anxieties about privacy… Igo is an intelligent interpreter of the facts…She shows us that although we may feel that the threat to privacy today is unprecedented, every generation has felt that way since the introduction of the postcard. -- Louis Menand * New Yorker *[An] excellent new book on privacy in America…Igo follows the different ways in which Americans have been scrutinized—in the home, school, and workplace; by the state, the press, and marketing firms, corporations and psychologists, data aggregators and algorithms…Her book can…help us better understand our own debates over privacy today. -- Katrina Forrester * Harper’s *A masterful study of privacy in the United States. -- Sue Halpern * New York Review of Books *Engaging and wide-ranging…Igo’s analysis of state surveillance from the New Deal through Watergate is remarkably thorough and insightful. -- Katie Fitzpatrick * The Nation *A highly readable new history of privacy in America [that] offers insight into the ways attitudes have evolved as different forms of identification, and different expectations of privacy, have emerged. -- Katrina Gulliver * Reason *Luminous… For a century and a half, people in this country have been arguing at high volume about privacy… Today, we are watched as never before, through surreptitious governmental data collection and through corporate profiles of our desires and habits. Yet we also divulge private matters aggressively, seeking freedom through publicity. * Dissent *Monumental…In vigorous, smooth-flowing prose, case by case and landmark by landmark, Igo tells this story with an authority and insight no previous comprehensive account has achieved…The Known Citizen is the best history yet to appear of the long road leading to that unprecedented privacy crisis, and she concludes by observing that no matter how altered the modern landscape is, we cannot do without privacy. -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review *While most studies of privacy dwell on laws, court decisions, and other regulations, the premise of Igo’s book is that we might gain a better vantage point if we think about privacy as part and parcel of a larger culture…Igo tracks shifts in popular expectations about privacy across disciplines, decades, and media forms. -- Palmer Rampell * Public Books *Igo brilliantly interrogates the long history of privacy’s much-heralded demise and its shape-shifting meaning in the modern United States…A tour de force of cultural history that maps out privacy’s sprawling legal, social, and moral terrain with tremendous insight and verve…This is a major achievement and an essential guide to the competing and often contradictory dynamics of exposure and recognition in our intensively mediated society. -- Josh Lauer * American Historical Review *Brilliant…Capture[s] the shifting cultural moods around privacy…to reveal their relevance in the American public sphere…A literary and historical gem that deserves a wide readership. -- David Lyon * American Journal of Sociology *Sweeping [and] meticulously researched… Igo gives us the definitive biography of an idea that all readers should both cherish and fear… The Known Citizen is essential reading. -- Hamilton Cain * Chapter 16 *From prison cells to memoirs, from suburban living to the big data revolution, this remarkable book chronicles how Americans have defined, debated, and litigated privacy for more than a hundred years. The Known Citizen shows that drawing the line between the private self and public citizen has been the essential modern social question. -- Robert O. Self, author of All in the Family: The Realignment of American Democracy since the 1960sA masterful history of the role that privacy has played in the lives of American citizens. Following the ‘known citizen’ over time, Igo brilliantly reveals what it means to be modern—to claim protection against the prying eyes of marketers or the national security state while making one’s self more visible by a social security number or disclosing intimate secrets on social media. An amazing book! -- Brian Balogh, author of The Associational State: American Governance in the Twentieth CenturyIn this deeply researched and wonderfully astute history of the rise of privacy as a problem in American society, Sarah Igo shows us how privacy in our liberal culture has always been about both protection of one’s self from public view and control of the narrative by which one wants to be known. -- Dorothy Ross, Johns Hopkins University

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Book SynopsisA lucid and accessible explanation of international intellectual property law. The authors do not shrink from the complexities and nuances of the field but manage commendably to present them as a part of a coherent system.'- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, UK'Written by two of the foremost scholars in trade and intellectual property, this book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of the institutions, actors, texts, concepts, norms and issues encountered in the intellectual property arena. It is hard to imagine a better introduction to the international regime. Indeed, it is a 'must-have' for anyone entering the field from the academy, practice, government, arbitration or adjudication.'- Rochelle Dreyfuss, New York University, School of Law, US'International norms constitute an essential framework at global, regional and domestic level for any development of this increasingly important but also complex area of law which is intellectual property. This advanced introduction to international property authored by Professor Frankel and Professor Gervais, two leading scholars in this field, is therefore particularly timely, as it presents in a condensed but complete and easy accessible way all the relevant institutions and actors, the major instruments, the key concepts, the current norms and the most important challenges to be addressed by the international intellectual property system. A must have in any good IP library!'- Christophe Geiger, University of Strasbourg, France'This concise manual offers an ideal overview of international intellectual property. It will serve as a valuable Introduction for readers unfamiliar with intellectual property law, or with certain of its branches. But even readers already versed in some or all IP areas will also find illuminating insights throughout each chapter. Moreover, in addition to the principal traditional intellectual property sectors, the book addresses topics that have more recently commanded the attention of scholars and policy makers, particularly private international law and the relationship of IP and traditional knowledge.'- Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia University, School of Law, USElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world s leading scholars.This authoritative introduction provides a detailed overview of the complexities of the international intellectual property regime and the ways in which it operates. The authors cover the key international institutions and agreements that regulate and inform intellectual property at an international level such as the TRIPS Agreement, WIPO, WTO, the Paris Convention and the Berne Convention. The book serves as a platform to understand and contextualize policy discussions on topics such as public health, Internet regulation, as well as regional and bilateral trade treaties.Key features include:- Accessible and carefully summarized overview of the field- Comprehensive and up-to-date review of all major international intellectual property institutions and instruments- Introduces current issues within international IP negotiations- Provides tools to analyze the history and possible future development of international IP norms.Students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners of intellectual property will find this book to be an invaluable resource in gaining an understanding of the international rules and context in which both domestic and international IP policy issues should be understood.Trade Review‘A lucid and accessible explanation of international intellectual property law. The authors do not shrink from the complexities and nuances of the field but manage commendably to present them as a part of a coherent system.’ -- Graeme B. Dinwoodie, University of Oxford, UK‘Written by two of the foremost scholars in trade and intellectual property, this book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of the institutions, actors, texts, concepts, norms and issues encountered in the intellectual property arena. It is hard to imagine a better introduction to the international regime. Indeed, it is a “must-have” for anyone entering the field from the academy, practice, government, arbitration or adjudication.’ -- Rochelle Dreyfuss, New York University, School of Law, US‘International norms constitute an essential framework at global, regional and domestic level for any development of this increasingly important but also complex area of law which is intellectual property. This advanced introduction to international property authored by Professor Frankel and Professor Gervais, two leading scholars in this field, is therefore particularly timely, as it presents in a condensed but complete and easy accessible way all the relevant institutions and actors, the major instruments, the key concepts, the current norms and the most important challenges to be addressed by the international intellectual property system. A must have in any good IP library!’ -- Christophe Geiger, University of Strasbourg, France‘This concise manual offers an ideal overview of international intellectual property. It will serve as a valuable Introduction for readers unfamiliar with intellectual property law, or with certain of its branches. But even readers already versed in some or all IP areas will also find illuminating insights throughout each chapter. Moreover, in addition to the principal traditional intellectual property sectors, the book addresses topics that have more recently commanded the attention of scholars and policy makers, particularly private international law and the relationship of IP and traditional knowledge.’ -- Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia University School of Law, US‘Advanced Introduction to International Intellectual Property is an excellent, conveniently concise and thorough introduction to the concepts, actors and conventions that shape intellectual property at international level. It was written by two leading experts in the field, who also offer an insight into the key sticking points and areas where further evolution and debate can be expected in the coming years. This is a perfect addition to the existing sources in this complex field.’ -- Paul Torremans, University of Nottingham, UK‘This excellent book would be a useful text for overview courses on international intellectual property law and it provides a very helpful introduction to the field for further study.’ -- European Intellectual Property ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. The Institutions and Actors of International Intellectual Property 2. The Major Instruments of International Intellectual Property 3. Key Concepts of International Intellectual Property 4. The Current Norms of International Intellectual Property 5. Key Issues in International Intellectual property Index

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Book SynopsisIim-ul-Faraiz, i.e., the Islamic Law of Inheritance, is the most important branch of Shariah (Islamic Law). By providing rigid and clear-cut-rules of inheritance, in Sura al-Nisa (Al-Qurâan), Allah, the Law Giver of Islam, has Himself emphasized its importance.

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this popular textbook has been thoroughly revised, expanded and updated in order to reflect the recent extensive changes in European IP legislation. Providing an in-depth examination of the core areas of IP law, from copyright, patents and trademarks through to the protection of plant varieties and industrial design, it is perfectly pitched to guide the reader through the complexities of the European IP system.New to this edition: Coverage of recent legislative changes since the first edition, including detail on the proposed new copyright package New expanded chapters on Plant Variety Rights, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications New chapter on IPRs and Unfair Competition, including Trade Secrets Expanded chapter on patents, including coverage of the unitary patent and the UPC, by new co-author and patent expert Stefan Luginbuehl. Key features: Concise and straightforward style, gives students and non-specialist practitioners a clear understanding of the fundamentals of European intellectual property law Highlights extracts from primary sources including decisions of the CJEU and other key case law, reports, and white papers Poses questions designed to provoke critical thinking and reflection around legal problems Covers related areas adjacent to IP law, in order to help students understand the context in which IP legislation operates Gives an overview of community and European IP rights and areas that have been harmonized at a legislative level Considers international IP protection and the interrelation between European and IP law more broadly in order to promote comparative study. With its detailed and comprehensive overview on the structure and content of European IP law, this textbook has proved an essential companion to both basic and advanced courses on European intellectual property across the globe.Acclaim for the first edition: 'This clearly-written and comprehensive text, by two leading scholars of European intellectual property law, is extremely adaptable. It is a perfect platform for classroom teaching, and is also a fine resource for those researching in what is becoming an increasingly complex field.' - Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Chicago-Kent University, USTrade Review'Authoritative and remarkably comprehensive, European Intellectual Property Law: Text, Cases and Materials is an indispensable resource for any student--or practitioner--seeking to learn the fundamentals of European intellectual property law. In this Second Edition, Kur, Dreier, and Luginbuehl provide an up-to-the-minute account of a fast-changing field.' --Barton Beebe, New York University, US'A great textbook for professors to teach European IP law for both European and non-European students.' --Toshiko Takenaka, University of Washington, US, Keio University, Japan and Technical University of Munich, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1. IP, IPRs and the international context 2. IP in the European legal framework 3. Patent Law 4. Trade Marks 5. Copyright 6. Industrial Designs 7. Geographical Indications 8. Plant Varieties 9. IPRs and competition (antitrust) law 10. IPRs and unfair competition law 11. Remedies for infringement 12. Jurisdiction and applicable law Index

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Book SynopsisToday's discussions on Islam and the place religion should have in society often lead to questions about the Shari'a - Islamic law. Those who work for a political role for Islam demand that the Shari'a must be applied in their country, while those critical of Islam use the law as proof of its 'medieval' character. Islam is sometimes, not quite justly, called a 'religion of rules', and the rules of Islam are the Shari'a. But it is often hard to establish the exact nature of this law in more practical terms. Asking those who favour it or those who oppose it may only lead to greater confusion. But a rule and its exact opposite can both be said to be 'what the Shari'a says' and what God demands of the believer. It may even be questioned if there is any Shari'a at all in the work-a-day world, or whether it is just an ethical ideal, or a body whose secrets are known only to God. At the same time people may be stoned or mutilated in the name of this law. The key to understanding Shari'a is the concept of 'religious law', a term which might seem contradictory. 'Religion' is faith in a non-material force of some kind, and something we consider internal to the human soul. 'Law', on the other hand, is external to us, established by society in order to regulate the material needs of the community. The contrast between 'religion' and 'law' has been continuous throughout Muslim history. Islamic law has always existed in a tension between these two forces: God, who gave the law, and the state - the 'sultan' - representing society and implementing the law. This tension and dynamic have created a very particular history for the law - in how it was formulated and by whom, in its theoretical basis and its actual rules, and in how it was practised in historical reality from the time of its formation till today. That is the main theme of the book. Knut S. Vikor aims in this book to introduce the development and practice of Islamic law to a wide readership: students, lawyers and the growing number of those interested in Islamic civilisation. He summarises the main concepts of Islamic jurisprudence, discusses debates concerning the historicity of Islamic sources of dogma and the dating of early Islamic law; describes the classic practice of the law, in the formulation of legal rules and practice in the courts; and sets out various substantive legal rules, on such vital matters as the family and economic activity.Trade ReviewAn excellent introduction to Islamic law … It fulfils its aim of providing a rounded history of the subject, combined with studies of particular areas of the law (criminal law, family law, land and tax law) … a very important contribution to the field. -- Robert Gleave

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Book SynopsisYou may not believe that there's a fun and easy way to comply with Sarbanes -Oxley, but once you have Sarbanes-Oxley For Dummies, Second Edition in front of you, you're sure to change your mind.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Scene Before and After SOX 7 Chapter 1: The SOX Saga 9 Chapter 2: SOX in Sixty Seconds 27 Chapter 3: SOX and Securities Regulations 43 Chapter 4: SOX and Factual Financial Statements 67 Chapter 5: What’s New for Non-Accelerated Filers 83 Part II: SOX in the City: Meeting New Standards 89 Chapter 6: A New Audit Ambience 91 Chapter 7: A Board to Audit the Auditors 105 Chapter 8: The Almighty Audit Committee 119 Chapter 9: Building Boards That Can’t Be Bought 131 Chapter 10: SOX: Under New Management 143 Chapter 11: More Management Mandates 159 Part III: Scaling Down Section 404 169 Chapter 12: Clearing Up Confusion about Control 171 Chapter 13: Surviving a Section 404 Audit 183 Chapter 14: Taking the Terror Out of Testing 191 Part IV: SOX for Techies 207 Chapter 15: Getting Technical with SOX 209 Chapter 16: Surveying SOX Software 219 Chapter 17: Working with Some Actual SOX Software 233 Part V: To SOX-finity and Beyond 249 Chapter 18: Lawsuits under SOX 251 Chapter 19: The Surprising Scope of SOX 267 Part VI: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Avoid Getting Sued or Criminally Prosecuted Under SOX 275 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for an Effective Audit Committee 281 Chapter 22: Ten Smart Management Moves 289 Chapter 23: Ten Things You Can’t Ask an Auditor to Do After SOX 295 Chapter 24: Top Ten Places to Get Smart about SOX 301 Part VII: Appendixes 307 Appendix A: Selected Sections, Auditing Standard No 5 309 Appendix B: Sample Certifications 313 Appendix C: Sample Audit Committee Charter 319 Appendix D: Sample Code of Ethics 329 Appendix E: Sample SAS 70 Report 337 Index 339

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Book SynopsisAll too often, international environmental law is presented as a kind of guided tour of different treaties and environmental problems. Professor Hey succeeds beautifully in articulating the themes that connect all of these disparate areas, an effort that both students and scholars will appreciate.'- Daniel Farber, University of California, Berkeley, US'This volume presents a superb overview of international environmental law by a long-time observer. Ellen Hey shares her deep insight into the historical, environmental, technical and policy context of the law, and introduces the reader to regulatory techniques and choices, the main legal tools at actors' disposal, and the key developments in the field. The result is an accessible, yet sophisticated introduction to the evolution of the field, and its expanding modes of action and range of participants.'- Jutta Brunée, University of Toronto, Canada'This is a significant contribution from a leading figure in the field. Of particular note is the effort to embed international environmental law in its broader context, not only through the detailed analysis of its foundational principles or of its deep interactions with other fields of international law but, more generally, through the overarching theme of the Anthropocene. It is to be thoroughly recommended.'- Jorge E. Viñuales, University of Cambridge, UKElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars.This accessible and concise introduction provides a salient overview of contemporary international environmental law as well as a critical assessment of the controversies that arise when trying to achieve environmental protection through international law.Covering the origins, content, institutional structure and accountability mechanisms of international environmental law, in their social-economic and political context, Ellen Hey discusses substantive and procedural fairness, thus exploring questions of distributive justice, accountability and legitimacy. Providing an invaluable entry point to this complex area of the law, this book enables a rapid understanding of the core principles of this multi-faceted topic.Key features include:- Concise and compact overview- Discusses contemporary developments- Examines IEL's relationship to other areas of international law- Considers the social-economic context.Trade Review‘All too often, international environmental law is presented as a kind of guided tour of different treaties and environmental problems. Professor Hey succeeds beautifully in articulating the themes that connect all of these disparate areas, an effort that both students and scholars will appreciate.’ -- Daniel Farber, University of California, Berkeley, US‘This volume presents a superb overview of international environmental law by a long-time observer. Ellen Hey shares her deep insight into the historical, environmental, technical and policy context of the law, and introduces the reader to regulatory techniques and choices, the main legal tools at actors' disposal, and the key developments in the field. The result is an accessible, yet sophisticated introduction to the evolution of the field, and its expanding modes of action and range of participants.’ -- Jutta Brunée, University of Toronto, Canada‘This is a significant contribution from a leading figure in the field. Of particular note is the effort to embed international environmental law in its broader context, not only through the detailed analysis of its foundational principles or of its deep interactions with other fields of international law but, more generally, through the overarching theme of the Anthropocene. It is to be thoroughly recommended.’ -- Jorge E. Viñuales, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Setting the Scene 2. Origins and Development 3. Evolving Insights About What is at Stake 4. Principles 5. Institutional Structures 6. Dispute Settlement and Accountability Mechanisms 7. The Relationship with other Areas of International Law 8. Conclusion: Continuity and Change Index

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Book SynopsisIn this innovative book, Mark Giancaspro examines the origins, functions, principles and legacies of the common law doctrine of consideration that regulates contractual exchange. Through a systematic analysis, he explores deep-rooted rules and current controversies in legal jurisdictions across the world.

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Book SynopsisThe essays in this collection grew out of a series of invited lectures given in France on the nature of justice and the law. They represent a reflection on the relationship of the juridical and the philosophical concept of right, situated between moral philosophy and politics.

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