Workers, Collectivism and the Law offers a captivating historical account of worker democracy, from its beginnings in European guild systems to present-day labor unions, across the national legal systems of Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
This updated Research Handbook presents a comprehensive analysis of the international law of jurisdiction and immunities, examining the mutual interdependence between the two as well as shedding light on the implications.
This comprehensive Companion presents a unique overview of the law and practice of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the UN specialized agency for global civil aviation.
Originally published in 1985 this book draws attention to the terrible unexploded remnants of mines and other high-explosive munitions that remain hidden in former theatres of war and which claim so many innocent victims - often children - for so many years.
Two award-winning journalists offer a "e;cogent, well-sourced and ambitious analysis of the slow decline of cannabis prohibition in the United States"e; (Kirkus Reviews).
In the years following Cubas independence, nationalists aimed to transcend racial categories in order to create a unified polity, yet racial and cultural heterogeneity posed continual challenges to these liberal notions of citizenship.
In the years following Cubas independence, nationalists aimed to transcend racial categories in order to create a unified polity, yet racial and cultural heterogeneity posed continual challenges to these liberal notions of citizenship.
The prestigious Praemium Erasmianum 2009 was awarded to Benjamin Ferencz and Antonio Cassese, who embody the history of international criminal law from Nuremberg to The Hague.
Two award-winning journalists offer a "e;cogent, well-sourced and ambitious analysis of the slow decline of cannabis prohibition in the United States"e; (Kirkus Reviews).
With contributions from well-known academics and industry experts, this highly relevant Modern Guide presents an overview of patenting in the 21st century.
Recommended by The Nation, the New Republic, Current Affairs, Bustle, In These TimesAn "e;entertaining, tough-minded, and strenuously argued"e; (The Nation) account of ten moments when workers fought to change the balance of power in America"e;A brilliantly recounted American history through the prism of major labor struggles, with critically important lessons for those who seek a better future for working people and the world.
Become fluent in the language of real estate and advance your financial goals with 350 clear, straightforward definitions and explanations that you need to succeed.
This publication offers a comprehensive legal, sociological, and cultural analysis of traditional and contemporary forms of social participation in selected Central and Eastern European countries.
This publication offers a comprehensive legal, sociological, and cultural analysis of traditional and contemporary forms of social participation in selected Central and Eastern European countries.
How definitions of childhood in early America codified social hierarchies and remain with us todayAs of 2025, in the United States an eleven-year-old child can be charged with a federal crime while in many states it's illegal to leave a twelve-year-old home alone.
An exploration of how African American innovators and artistswhose impact and financial value in American music, movies, and TV is disproportionately greater than their numbershave fought for and often won the rights to own and benefit from their own work.
A Modern-Day Profiles in Courage from New York Times Bestselling Author Tom BlairIn Letters to America, Tom Blair conjures up mini-memoirs of twelve fictional historical charactersspanning four centuries, from the first settlers in Jamestown to a 21st century billionaire.
In this compilation of expert articles, internationally recognized homicide investigators, most of them pioneers in developing the science and the art of profiling, share their insights gained from years of experience tracking the perpetrators of some of the most notorious crimes.
The prestigious Praemium Erasmianum 2009 was awarded to Benjamin Ferencz and Antonio Cassese, who embody the history of international criminal law from Nuremberg to The Hague.
In this compilation of expert articles, internationally recognized homicide investigators, most of them pioneers in developing the science and the art of profiling, share their insights gained from years of experience tracking the perpetrators of some of the most notorious crimes.
In an era where medical technology advances rapidly yet faces mounting regulatory hurdles, this book explores the critical interplay between patent law and regulatory frameworks that shapes the future of healthcare.
A Powerful Voice Brings Change to the Supreme CourtIn this second installment ofJamesRosen's masterful biographyhailed as ';monumental,' ';ground-breaking,' and ';definitive'Antonin Scalia brings his intellectual genius, literary gifts, and wit to the staid corridors of the Supreme Court.
"e;A scholarly and cautionary collection of essays focusing on what [Fiss] views as the post-9/11 debasements of key provisions of the Constitution"e; (Kirkus Reviews).
This incisive book explores how cities are increasingly influential actors in international law-making and implementation, particularly in relation to human rights and climate change.
For fans of The Good Wife and Suits, the true story of a passionately principled young female judge in the man's world of the '60s and '70s who is forced to defend her judgeship against two male challengers in a grueling electionwhile pregnant with her second child.
