Tackling the crucial issue of our day--the rebuilding of countries following ethnic cleansing and genocide, this book evaluates the role of trials and tribunals with regard to social reconstruction and reconciliation. The voices of the people of Rwanda and Yugoslavia are heard through the results of extensive surveys and recorded conversations. Their thoughts of past and future controversially …
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of globalization and its challenge to the contemporary study of development. Part I introduces the theoretical issues and debates surrounding globalization, illustrates the often contested nature of the concept, and considers the implications for the future of development studies. Part II reviews more specific theory and policy i…
The diplomatic handbook is a comprehensive yet concise guide for those who are responsible for the management of international relations. The information and advice it provides is always practical and to the point. It is invaluable for diplomats, students of diplomacy and international relations, and delegates to international organizations.
Demonstrating the contribution of economics to environmental policy, Mark Sagoff argues that economics is helpful in designing institutions and processes through which people can settle environmental disputes. However, Sagoff also reveals that economic analysis fails completely when it attempts to attach value to environmental goods. He concludes that environmental policy responds to principles…
The contents of this book: - Origin and Evolution of international Environmental Law - General Principles and Rules - Atmosphere - Oceans and Seas
The contents of this book: - An Introduction to Environmental Law - Fundamental Legal Regimes for Environmental - Content of Environmental Law in China
In this publication, a number of recognized practitioners and scholars undertake to explore the realities and the conceptual underpinnings of environmental compliance mechanisms. In a relatively short period of time, such mechanisms were introduced in a wide range of new and existing environmental regimes. Yet, little is known about their function in practice and their implications. This is puz…
Volume 4 provides a complete set of the major dispute settlement, or judicial, decisions on environment-related issues under three international trade regimes: the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor, the World Trade Organization (WTO); the Canada-USA Free Trade Agreement (precursor to the North America Free Trade Agreement); and the European Community. It also provi…
The first volume of the International Environmental Law Reports focuses on early decisions. It includes all the well known, and some lesser known, international decisions relevant to international environmental law prior to the 1970s, with a summary of each decision. Volume 1 also includes a number of very early national decisions considered important in the development of international environ…
Volume 3 of the international environmental law reports focuses on human rights and environment. Against a background of emerging right to environment in national and international instruments, traditional human rights are being used to achieve environmental objectives. Globally, rights such as the right to private life, the right to life, the rights of minorities, the right to peaceful enjoyme…