This book examines the coherent international tax regime that is embodied in both the tax treaty network and in domestic laws, and the way it forms a significant part of international law, both treaty based and customary. The practical implication is... Zobraziť viac
This introduction to human dignity explores the history of the notion of dignity, addresses a range of systematic conceptualisations and introduces current debates. Featuring a wide range of perspectives, it is a valuable resource for students,... Zobraziť viac
This impartial legal analysis of the Lisbon Treaty's historical and political context explores the EU's purpose, its powers and the treaties which govern it. Jean-Claude Piris, the Director General of the Legal Service of the Council of the European... Zobraziť viac
Examines how conflicts degrade natural resources and addresses the consequences for human health, livelihoods, and security. This book reviews lessons learned from remediating environmental hotspots, restoring damaged ecosystems, and reconstructing... Zobraziť viac
This book examines modern trends in intelligence oversight development by focusing on how American oversight mechanisms combine to bolster an internal security system and thus increase the secrecy of the intelligence enterprise. It uniquely examines... Zobraziť viac
An analysis of the legal issues raised by the international fight against money laundering. Zobraziť viac
Non-international armed conflicts now far outnumber international ones, but the protection afforded by international law to combatants and civilian is not always clear. This book will set out the legal rules and state practice applicable to internal... Zobraziť viac
A Political Theory of the European Union brings together political theory, international relations theory, European integration studies, comparative government, international law, and European law in an interdisciplinary theoretical approach to... Zobraziť viac
"Regional Economic Policy in Europe" presents a tightly focused selection of policy, empirical and theoretical perspectives on contemporary dimensions of regional economic policy in the EU... Zobraziť viac
The essential guide to EU competition law for students in one volume; extracts from key cases, academic works, and legislation are paired with incisive critique and commentary from an expert author team. In this fast-paced subject area, the authors... Zobraziť viac
As we are assured that 'there are no alternatives' to severe cuts in public spending and that 'we are all in this together', Private Eye journalist and former tax-inspector Richard Brooks reveals the scandalous proliferation of tax ... Zobraziť viac
In recent years the European Union's membership has increased from 15 to 25 countries, it has adopted the Lisbon strategy for achieving greater economic competitiveness, taken steps towards a more purposive common foreign and defence policy, ... Zobraziť viac
Like all of us, though few so visibly, Alan Greenspan was forced by the financial crisis of 2008 to question some fundamental assumptions about risk management and economic forecasting. No one with any meaningful role ... Zobraziť viac
This eagerly awaited new edition has been significantly revised after extensive user feedback to meet current teaching requirements... Zobraziť viac
Promoting Equality and Diversity: A Practitioner's Guide explains the fundamental changes in the approach to achieving equality and diversity that are occuring as a result of recent UK legislation. The work takes a task-based approach to the subject,... Zobraziť viac
International justice has become a crucial part of the ongoing political debates about the future of shattered societies like Bosnia, Kosovo, Rwanda, Cambodia, and Chile. Why do our governments sometimes display such striking idealism in the face of... Zobraziť viac
What exactly is meant by the acquisition, preservation, infringement or loss of sovereignty? Leading scholars from a variety of disciplinary perspectives provide an overview of the numerous debates centring on the concept of sovereignty, questioning... Zobraziť viac
Building Global Democracy? shows how citizen groups can make global governance more democratic. Combining intellectual depth with political relevance, and providing thirteen revealing and practical case studies, this compelling and accessibly written... Zobraziť viac
This extensively updated third edition continues to be the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the business, practice, law, and practical use of project finance. It covers the complete project finance structure, from conception to negotiation... Zobraziť viac
This book examines the gradual emancipation of the individual in national and international law. It also looks at the changing social attitudes towards personal choice in constituting identity. Zobraziť viac
