This book is one of the first studies in the new field of the sociology of human rights, and it centres its analysis on labour rights. Such rights are of critical importance in this field, work being the defining aspect of many people's lives and a central concern of sociology.
This in-depth report examines the activities of Ford-supported grantees in the area of law. Case studies from around the world showcase how law-based strategies can be used to further positive social change and advance human rights. Includes analyses of initiatives in China, the Philippines, Africa and other regions.
The Arab Spring: New Patterns for Democracy and International Law explores a number of critical issues brought to the forefront of the international community as a result of the uprisings which began in the Middle East and North Africa in early 2011. Particularly prominent among these are issues concerning the right to democracy within international law, self-determination, recognition of newly…
Cases, Materials and Commentary on EC & UK Competition Law offers a clear, concise and comprehensive account of the competition rules of the EC and the UK. It will also have a wider international interest as EC competition rules have become an important source of consultation, increasingly serving as a model followed by many countries when adopting or developing competition rules within their d…
Rescuing Science from Politics debuts chapters by the nation's leading academics in law, science, and philosophy who explore ways that the law can be abused by special interests to intrude on the way scientists conduct research. The high stakes and adversarial features of regulation create the worst possible climate for the honest production and use of science especially by those who will ultim…
This book countains: the development of seabed politics until 1958, the first and second United Nations conferences on the law of the sea, etc.
Law, Force and Diplomacy at Sea, first published in 1985, is one of the few comprehensive treatments on the subject from a strategic perspective. It offers a detailed strategic analysis of the background and outcome of the Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea, and its naval implications. The interplay between the interest of the naval powers in freedom of navigation and the interest of coa…
This three-volume set is a unique initiative that provides the most comprehensive coverage of terrorism laws available. Today, the issues surrounding terrorism has attracted global attention and this encyclopedia provides readers with various legal options to tackle terrorism.
The Oxford Handbook of International Environmental Law takes stock of the major developments in international environmental law, while exploring the field's core assumptions and concepts, basic analytical tools, and key challenges. It is intended to serve as an authoritative and indispensable overview of the field. Although the handbook focuses on international environmental law, it also exa…
Pada akhir tahun 1982 masyarakat internasional telah berhasil menyelesaikan tugasnya yang sangat berat dalam menyusun suatu perangkat hukum laut yang baru untuk mengatur segala bentuk penggunaan laut serta pemanfaatan kekayaan alam yang terkandung di dalamnya. Hasil-hasil yang telah dirumuskan oleh kurang lebih 159 negara anggota Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa tersebut dituangkan dalam bentuk naska…