Klaus von Beyme, a highly distinguished German political scientist, has been recognised as a "e;Pioneer in the Study of Political Theory and Comparative Politics"e;.
A decade after the approval of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the concept has gained wide acceptance at the local, national and international levels.
These texts by Samir Amin have been selected for the purpose of encouraging readers to learn more about his work to trace the historical trajectory of capitalism, which has consistently produced polarization at the global level.
This book has peer-reviewed chapters by scholars from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico and the USA that were presented to the Ecology and Peace Commission (EPC) of the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) in November 2012 in Japan.
The term "e;Soil Security"e; is used in the context of maintaining the quality and quantity of soil needed in order to ensure continuous supplies of food and fresh water for our society.
This work presents the evolution of the traditional concept of "e;national security"e; as military security to additionally embrace "e;environmental security"e; and then necessarily also "e;social (societal) security"e;, thence to be termed "e;comprehensive human security"e;.
Based on the swisspeace annual conference 2012, the publication examines the delicate balance between external interventions and locally-led initiatives.
This book tracks the growth of environmental awareness and conservation in the United States through the major trends of the 20th century, and establishes a philosophical ground for protection of the environment.
Food Security Governance in the Arctic-Barents Region provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the major food security and safety challenges faced in the Arctic region.
This book presents the results of an interdisciplinary project that examined how law, policy and ecological dynamics influence the governance of regional scale water based social-ecological systems in the United States and Australia.
Mining law has been further developed several times in recent years by the legislature, particularly as a result of new technological and political developments.
Mining law has been further developed several times in recent years by the legislature, particularly as a result of new technological and political developments.
The goal of this book is to explore disaster risk reduction (DRR), migration, climate change adaptation (CCA) and sustainable development linkages from a number of different geographical, social and natural science angles.
This collection of papers aims to draw lessons and apply indigenous knowledge, wisdom and cultural traditions to suit policy contexts describing the (a) role of individuals (b) communities, and (c) the state to ensure effectively manage water resources.
Routledge Handbook of Climate Law and Governance: Courage, Contributions and Compliance recognises calls from the United Nations (UN), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Vor kurzem schenkten die Medien einem Fall der Restitution eines während des Nationalsozialismus entzogenen Kunstwerks besondere Aufmerksamkeit: der Rückgabe der "Berliner Straßenszene" von Ernst Ludwig Kirchner durch das Land Berlin an die Erben des jüdischen Schuhfabrikanten Alfred Hess.
This volume is an inspiring and breakthrough piece of academic scholarship and the first of its kind featuring a comprehensive reader-friendly approach to teach the intricacies of the various aspects of international farm animal, wildlife conservation, food safety and environmental protection law.
The Palgrave Handbook of Natural Gas and Global Energy Transitions provides an in-depth and authoritative examination of the transformative implications of the ongoing global energy transitions for natural gas markets across the world.
This book presents an important discussion on soil and sustainable agriculture from a range of perspectives, addressing key topics such as sustainable intensification, the FAO Voluntary Guidelines, and the crucial role of appropriate tenure rights.
This volume brings together, in a central text, chapters written by leading scholars working at the intersection of modeling, the natural and social sciences, and public participation.
This book provides a comprehensive assessment of how national and international efforts to achieve carbon neutrality have been embraced as necessary to meet the requirements of the Paris Agreement as well as the needs of the planet.
Divided into three sections, this book explores the three main pillars of sustainable development, namely economy, environment and society, and their interlinkages at the regional level.
Kulturgüter bedürfen auf Grund ihrer Einmaligkeit eines besonderen Schutzes, der nicht allein mit finanziellen und tatsächlichen Mitteln, sondern auch auf rechtlicher Ebene durchgesetzt werden muss.
This book empirically examines a diverse range of groundwater issues and different approaches to deal with such concerns taking into account responses from government bodies, community organizations, scientists, private sector, and academia.
["Restrictions of trade with cultural property and ownership guarantee"] Cultural assets such as paintings, sculptures and archaeological objects are commodities - merchandise if you will.
Diese Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit einem Unternehmen im Schatten des DDR- Außenhandels, das mit dem Export von Kunstgegenständen Devisen erwirtschaftete.
