In Climate Change and Environmental Hazards Related to Shipping the editors offer an overview on the recent discussions regarding legal questions of tackling climate change and the legal instruments related to environmental problems caused by international shipping.
From Confederation to the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord, this is a clear and entertaining introduction to Canada's parliamentary system. With Maureen McTeer as a guide, readers tour the Parliament buildings, observe what MPs do all day, find out what happens during an election, and learn about their rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
In this gripping memoir, John F. Kennedy's closest advisor recounts in full for the first time his experience counseling Kennedy through the most dramatic moments in American history. Sorensen returns to January 1953, when he and the freshman senator from Massachusetts began their extraordinary professional and personal relationship. Rising from legislative assistant to speechwriter and advisor…
The rule of law is the most important political ideal today, yet there is much confusion about what it means and how it works. This book explores the history, politics, and theory surrounding the rule of law ideal, beginning with classical Greek and Roman ideas, elaborating on medieval contributions to the rule of law, and articulating the role played by the rule of law in liberal theory and li…
This compelling report by a group of eminent persons from 29 countries representing all regions of the world, is not just another appeal to compassion and conscience.
The term "rogue nation," formerly reserved for outlaw countries, is increasingly applied to the United States-not only by enemies but by people and nations who have been steadfast friends. The litany is familiar to anyone who has ever read an op-ed page. In the six months before 9/11, the United States walked away from a treaty to control the world traffic in small arms, the Kyoto accord, a tre…
This book gives an overview of Shari'a from post-Independence in 1945 to the most recent developments in Indonesia at the start of the new millennium.
This book discusses collection instructions aimed at tourists and foreign visitors which contain general information needed as an introduction to understanding the Sulawesi collection at the National Museum.
This report was prepared for UNCTAD by William Kovacic, Commissioner, United States Federal Trade Commission, and David Lewis, Gordon Institute of Business Science, former Chairman of the South African Competition Tribunal. The substantive backstopping and review of the report was the responsibility of Ulla Schwager. Carl Buik provided valuable feedback. UNCTAD would like to acknowledge the val…