In The Economics of Good and Evil, Sedlacek challenges widely-held beliefs about economics and culture by tracing the study and themes of economics throughout history. Zobraziť viac
The harrowing story of a woman who escaped famine and terror in North Korea, not once but twice. ‘A gripping, suspenseful and cathartic memoir that tells a story of pain and perseverance and makes the moral case for asylum.’... Zobraziť viac
Over fifty years ago, governments established the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be a human rights and advocacy organization. This is the first independent history of this highly important establishment. Gil... Zobraziť viac
This book is a comprehensive introduction to European law in its international context. It also includes significant coverage of international and comparative law, especially in the area of human rights. The author provides an explanation of the basic... Zobraziť viac
Networks in Telecommunications presents an integrated analysis of the economics and law of communications networks. Zobraziť viac
The measurement of human rights has long been debated within the various academic disciplines that focus on human rights, as well as within the larger international community of practitioners working in the field of human rights... Zobraziť viac
During the last thirty years the European Court of Human Rights has been developing, at an expanding pace, positive obligations under the European Convention. This monograph provides a critical analysis of the burgeoning case law concerning positive... Zobraziť viac
This thorough appraisal of competition law and policy from an international and comparative perspective covers the role of different international organisations active in the area, the significance of multinational enterprises and, in particular, the... Zobraziť viac
Addresses the proliferation of failed states across the world and our inability to stabilise them. 'Everything this book advocates makes sense' Max Hastings, "Sunday Times" Zobraziť viac
This book uses a multi-method approach to examine the impact of truth commissions on subsequent human rights protection and democratic practice and features cross-national case studies on South Africa, El Salvador, Chile and Uganda. Zobraziť viac
One of TIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020. Longlisted for the 2021 Rathbones Folio Prize. "[Mark] Gevisser is clear-eyed and wise enough to have a sharp sense of how tough the struggle has been, and how hard it will be now for those who have not... Zobraziť viac
A new and systematic view of how global international society (GIS) came into being and acquired its current structure and dynamics. Buzan and Schouenborg integrate states, intergovernmental and international non-governmental organisations, and the... Zobraziť viac
Is the Internet erasing national borders? Will the future of the Net be set by Internet engineers, rogue programmers, the United Nations, or powerful countries? Who's really in control of what's happening on the Net? In this provocative book, Jack... Zobraziť viac
The U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has brought forth the issue of civilians at war. One of the most critical aspects is the proper control over this civilian component of the total force. This volume analyzes the need for mechanisms of... Zobraziť viac
This book analyzes the law and policy for the management of global common resources. The author examines whether policymaking and trends point to a fair allocation of global common resources that is effective in protecting the environment and the... Zobraziť viac
The Freakonomics books have come to stand for challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions. Now Levitt and Dubner have turned what they've learned into ... Zobraziť viac
Předkládaná publikace, která je určená zájemcům o mezinárodní právo, obsahuje velké množství fiktivních případů právních problémů zemí střední Evropy. Zobraziť viac
Anglický překlad zákona č. 182/2006 Sb., o úpadku a způsobech jeho řešení (insolvenčního zákona), ve znění účinném od 31. srpna 2011. Zobraziť viac
Anti-money laundering has become increasingly important and complex for anyone involved in international financial services - from bankers, fiduciaries and trustees to lawyers, accountants, fund managers and many others. The USA Patriot Act and the... Zobraziť viac
Explores the rise of people, parliament and courts in EU treaty making since 1950. Relevant to students and scholars in fields such as EU law and politics, comparative constitutionalism, international law and relations. Its reform ideas are highly... Zobraziť viac
