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Justice in the Balkans: Prosecuting War Crimes in the Hague Tribunal (Chicago Series in Law and Society)
by John HaganCalled a fig leaf for inaction by many at its inception, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has surprised its critics by growing from an unfunded U.N. Security Council resolution to an institution with more than 1,000 employees and a $100 million annual budget. With Slobodan Milosevic now on trial and more than forty fellow indictees currently detained, the success of the Hague tribunal has forced many to reconsider the prospects of international justice. John Hagan's Justice in the Balkans is a powerful firsthand look at the inner workings of the tribunal as it has moved from an experimental organization initially viewed as irrelevant to the first truly effective international court since Nuremberg. Creating an institution that transcends national borders is a challenge fraught with political and organizational difficulties, yet, as Hagan describes here, the Hague tribunal has increasingly met these difficulties head-on and overcome them. The chief reason for its success, he argues, is the people who have shaped it, particularly its charismatic chief prosecutor, Louise Arbour. With drama and immediacy, Justice in the Balkans re-creates how Arbour worked with others to turn the tribunal's fortunes around, reversing its initial failure to arrest and convict significant figures and advancing the tribunal's agenda to the point at which Arbour and her colleagues, including her successor, Carla Del Ponte (nicknamed the Bulldog), were able to indict Milosevic himself. Leading readers through the investigations and criminal proceedings of the tribunal, Hagan offers the most original account of the foundation and maturity of the institution. Justice in the Balkans brilliantly shows how an international social movement for human rights in the Balkans was transformed into a pathbreaking legal institution and a new transnational legal field. The Hague tribunal becomes, in Hagan's work, a stellar example of how individuals working with collective purpose can make a profound difference. "The Hague tribunal reaches into only one house of horrors among many; but, within the wisely precise remit given to it, it has beamed the light of justice into the darkness of man's inhumanity, to woman as well as to man."—The Times (London)
Kant’s Practical Philosophy: From Critique to Doctrine
by G. BanhamThis work presents Kant as a vital revolutionary thinker, showing that his Practical Philosophy has been marred by views that it is formalist and centred on categorical imperative. Discussing his commitment to the notion of rational religion and his treatment of evil, this important study provides a vivid account of Kant's concerns.
Kartellrechtliche Probleme des Umwandlungsgesetzes (Gabler Edition Wissenschaft)
by Kristina WöllertKristina Wöllert untersucht das sich aus der gleichzeitigen Anwendbarkeit von Umwandlungs- und Kartellrecht ergebende Konfliktpotential, wobei sie das normative Spannungsverhältnis sowohl unter juristischen als auch unter wirtschaftlichen Aspekten beleuchtet.
The Kingmaker
by Brian HaigIn the worst case of treason in U.S. history, General William Morrison has been charged with an array of crimes. Sean Drummond bulls ahead and comes to suspect that this simple case of treason is actually a chess game being played at the highest levels by the best and brightest--one in which Morrison is merely a pawn.
Knowledge Management in Electronic Government: 4th IFIP International Working Conference, KMGov 2003, Rhodes, Greece, May 26-28, 2003, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #2645)
by Maria A. WimmerThe importance of Knowledge Management (KM) is increasingly recognized in business and public sector domains. The latter is particularly suitable for KM implementations since it deals with information and knowledge resources at a large scale: much of the work of public authorities deals with the elaboration of data, information and knowledge on citizens, businesses, society, markets, the environment, law, politics, etc. Even most products of public administration and government work are delivered in the shape of information and knowledge themselves. This especially applies to policies, management, and the regulation and monitoring of society, markets and the environment. Governments expect advanced support from KM concepts and tools to exploit these huge knowledge and information resources in an efficient way. Not only does the trend towards a knowledge society call for KM solutions, but current e government developments also significantly influence the public sector. Ample access to remote information and knowledge resources is needed in order to facilitate: Citizen and businesses oriented service delivery, including one stop service provision; interorganizational co operation between governmental agencies; cross border support for complex administrative decision making; e government integration of dislocated information and knowledge sources into a fabric of global virtual knowledge.
Komplikationen und Gefahren in der Anästhesie
by Werner F. List Peter M. Osswald Ingmar HornkeWer die Gefährdungspotentiale in der Anästhesie kennt, kann Komplikationen gezielt vermeiden und Zwischenfälle schnell beheben. Dieses Wissen vermittelt Ihnen das Standardwerk klar, verständlich und nachvollziehbar - ein echtes Hilfsmittel im Klinik-Alltag.Komplikationen und Gefahren in der Anästhesie- behandelt als einziges Werk ausschließlich diesen Themenkomplex- liefert Praxis-Lösungen für nahezu jedes anästhesiologische Problem- überzeugt durch erstklassige inhaltliche und didaktische QualitätDie komplett überarbeitete Neuauflage des erfolgreichen Lehr- und Nachschlagewerkes bietet Ihnen topaktuelle Inhalte - neue Praxis-Themen wie ophthalmologische Komplikationen und Gefahren der Adipositas- noch übersichtlicher gegliedert und didaktisch überarbeitet- wichtige Regeln und Kerninformationen sofort im Blick- instruktive Tabellen und Abbildungen zur schnellen Orientierung- aktuelle Literaturhinweise
Kriminalität im Grenzgebiet: Band 7: Das Strafverfahrensgesetzbuch der Republik Polen (Kodeks postepowania karnego) (Schriftenreihe der Juristischen Fakultät der Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder))
by Gerhard WolfDer Tagungsband dokumentiert die Diskussion zentraler Probleme des am 6. Juni 1997 vom polnischen Parlament verabschiedeten Strafverfahrensgesetzbuches. Die Analyse der Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede zwischen den Strafverfahrensgesetzbüchern der beiden Länder ist vor allem deshalb lohnend, weil die neue polnische Kodifikation zahlreiche Regelungen enthält, die zwar in Deutschland ebenfalls diskutiert bzw. praktiziert werden, in der Strafprozessordnung aber (noch) fehlen.
Kriminalität, Ökonomie und Europäischer Sozialstaat
by Hans-Jörg Albrecht Horst EntorfDas Buch liefert aus ökonomischer, kriminologischer, rechtswissenschaftlicher und psychologischer Sicht Analysen der Ursachen von Kriminalität sowie Ansatzpunkte für eine erfolgreiche Kriminalprävention. Die Beiträge des Buches behandeln u.a. die Rolle des europäischen Sozialstaats für das Ziel der Kriminalitätsvermeidung, die Problematik der Wirtschaftskriminalität, die Ursachen von Drogenabhängigkeit und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Kriminalität sowie ökonomische und kriminologische Übersichten zur Frage der Abschreckung durch Strafandrohung. Ein weiterer Artikel nutzt einen neuen Datensatz über Tat- und Wohnorte von Straftätern zum Test bekannter kriminologischer Theorien. Nicht zuletzt werden schließlich in einem innovativen Beitrag die ökonomischen Ursachen von Bürgerkriegen untersucht. Die Autoren des Bandes sind international anerkannte Experten und liefern in dieser Zusammensetzung eine einmalige Möglichkeit, sich über Kriminalität als sozio-ökonomisches und juristisches Problem umfassend und interdisziplinär zu informieren.
The Labour governments 1964–1970 volume 1: Labour and cultural change (PDF)
by Steven FieldingThis book looks at how the British Labour Party came to terms with the 1960's 'cultural revolution', specifically changes to: the class structure, place of women, black immigration, the generation gap and calls for direct political participation.
The Labour governments 1964–1970 volume 1: Labour and cultural change
by Steven FieldingThis book looks at how the British Labour Party came to terms with the 1960's 'cultural revolution', specifically changes to: the class structure, place of women, black immigration, the generation gap and calls for direct political participation.
The Lake House
by James PattersonFrannie O'Neill's life turned upside down when she and FBI maverick Kit Brennan rescued six incredible winged children from the school that created them. Now the young flock wants to go back to the couple, and Frannie and Kit are suing for custody. But when the case involves the most extraordinary creatures ever to land on this earth, someone will ensure there is no happy ending. Only Max, the most remarkable of the children, knows that another, terrifying biological experiment is taking place in the labs of a brilliant but evil surgeon, Dr Ethan Kane. But to complete his experiment he needs the ultimate prize - Max herself. And as the children dream of returning to the happy safety of the lake house, where for a few precious months they flew free, Kane moves ever closer...
Language and Power in Court: A Linguistic Analysis of the O.J. Simpson Trial
by J. CotterillSociolinguists and lawyers will find insight and relevance in this account of the language of the courtroom, as exemplified in the criminal trial of O.J. Simpson. The trial is examined as the site of linguistic power and persuasion, focusing on the role of language in (re)presenting and (re)constructing the crime. In addition to the trial transcripts, the book draws on Simpson's post-arrest interview, media reports and post-trial interviews with jurors. The result is a unique multi-dimensional insight into the 'Trial of the Century' from a linguistic and discursive perspective.
Language Policy Evaluation and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
by F. GrinThis book proposes an innovative treatment of minority language policies, by looking at them as policy options that can be methodically evaluated. The author applies the analytical concepts and technical tools of policy analysis to guide the reader through a step-by-step application of notions such as effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, with particular reference to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The thrust of this book is deeply interdisciplinary, and links the evaluation exercise to sociolinguistic, political and legal considerations.
Law after Ground Zero
by John StrawsonFollowing the events of September 11, a new legal order is emerging in which the 'terrorist threat' has been used as justification to marginalise human rights. This collection of themed essays offers an emphatic defence to the threats confronting our human rights culture. In analysing the role of the United Nations, the conduct of the Afghan war, domestic anti-terrorist legislation and the new debate about Islamic law, Law after Ground Zero demonstrates the future challenges that law will face within our global society. It also offers accounts of how events have impacted on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Iraq and Afghanistan itself, as well as debates about international law, human rights and women's rights. This unique work will interest those studying or researching in the areas of international law, human rights and humanitarian law, international relations, politics, critical legal studies, Islamic law, culture and socio-legal studies.
Law after Ground Zero
by John StrawsonFollowing the events of September 11, a new legal order is emerging in which the 'terrorist threat' has been used as justification to marginalise human rights. This collection of themed essays offers an emphatic defence to the threats confronting our human rights culture. In analysing the role of the United Nations, the conduct of the Afghan war, domestic anti-terrorist legislation and the new debate about Islamic law, Law after Ground Zero demonstrates the future challenges that law will face within our global society. It also offers accounts of how events have impacted on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Iraq and Afghanistan itself, as well as debates about international law, human rights and women's rights. This unique work will interest those studying or researching in the areas of international law, human rights and humanitarian law, international relations, politics, critical legal studies, Islamic law, culture and socio-legal studies.
Law Against Genocide: Cosmopolitan Trials
by David HirshBringing a sociologist's insight to legal institutions and narratives, this book is an innovative and timely sociological contribution to current concerns regarding critical cosmopolitanism, human rights and crimes against humanity. 9781904385042
Law Against Genocide: Cosmopolitan Trials
by David HirshBringing a sociologist's insight to legal institutions and narratives, this book is an innovative and timely sociological contribution to current concerns regarding critical cosmopolitanism, human rights and crimes against humanity.
Law Against Genocide: Cosmopolitan Trials
by David HirshBringing a sociologist's insight to legal institutions and narratives, this book is an innovative and timely sociological contribution to current concerns regarding critical cosmopolitanism, human rights and crimes against humanity.
Law and Development: Facing Complexity in the 21st Century
by John Hatchard Amanda Perry-KessarisThis new book is an edited collection of papers arising from a conference on Law and Development in the twenty-first century held in 2001. It is in honour of the work of Dr Peter Slinn.
Law and Development: Facing Complexity in the 21st Century
by John Hatchard Amanda Perry-KessarisThis new book is an edited collection of papers arising from a conference on Law and Development in the twenty-first century held in 2001. It is in honour of the work of Dr Peter Slinn.
Law and Policy of Substantial Ownership and Effective Control of Airlines: Prospects for Change
by Isabelle LelieurThe principle of airline substantial ownership and effective control is one of the biggest impediments to the air transport industry growth. Legitimately included in the bilateral agreements since 1946 for national security reasons, States have maintained the principle over the years and used it as a protectionist tool, as well as a bargaining chip. Today, considering that liberalization and globalization concepts are already well-established in the biggest industrial sectors, and a large number of cross-border investments occurs in most of the service sectors through mergers and acquisitions, the time is ripe to remove national restrictions on foreign investments from the airline industry. This comprehensive book identifies those factors that still justify the imposition of national ownership restrictions on airlines and examines the prospects for change in the current policies and regulatory regimes that support them. The readership includes specialists in government departments of transportation, civil aviation authorities and agencies, international organizations, airline executives concerned with general management, economic, legal and public affairs, aviation lawyers, airline pilot associations, law schools concerned with international aviation law.
Law and Policy of Substantial Ownership and Effective Control of Airlines: Prospects for Change
by Isabelle LelieurThe principle of airline substantial ownership and effective control is one of the biggest impediments to the air transport industry growth. Legitimately included in the bilateral agreements since 1946 for national security reasons, States have maintained the principle over the years and used it as a protectionist tool, as well as a bargaining chip. Today, considering that liberalization and globalization concepts are already well-established in the biggest industrial sectors, and a large number of cross-border investments occurs in most of the service sectors through mergers and acquisitions, the time is ripe to remove national restrictions on foreign investments from the airline industry. This comprehensive book identifies those factors that still justify the imposition of national ownership restrictions on airlines and examines the prospects for change in the current policies and regulatory regimes that support them. The readership includes specialists in government departments of transportation, civil aviation authorities and agencies, international organizations, airline executives concerned with general management, economic, legal and public affairs, aviation lawyers, airline pilot associations, law schools concerned with international aviation law.
Law and Power in the Islamic World
by Sami ZubaidaIslamic law (the Shari'a) and its application is a central issue in contemporary Islamic politics and culture. Starting from modern concerns, this book examines the origins and evolution of the Shari'a and the corpus of texts, concepts and practices in which it has been enshrined. The central paradox in this history is one of power: the Shari'a is jurist's law, theoretically derived from sacred sources, yet dependent for its institution and application on rulers, with their own agendas and priorities. Sami Zubaida here considers key historical episodes of political accommodations and contests between scholars and sultans. Drawing on modern examples, mainly from Egypt and Iran, Zubaida explores how the Shari'a has evolved and mutated to accommodate the workings of a modern state by examining the reforms of the 19th and 20th centuries and the politics of the contemporary world. Law and Power in the Islamic World is an original and significant contribution to the debates surrounding Islam and ideas of modernity. As such its appeal and importance range across a wide spectrum of readers, students and scholars interested in Islamic law and the politics and social structures of the Muslim world."Extremely informed and highly readable: unlike any previous writings on the subject, it combines deep historical analysis with a vital sociological and political perspective. In these difficult times, it will be required reading both for experts and for the general reader with any serious interest in the world today."Eberhard Kienle, SOAS.
Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age
by Gordon Russell Michael ChiorazziWhile the digital revolution has touched every aspect of law librarianship, perhaps nowhere has the effect been more profound than in the area of collection development. Many of the materials law libraries traditionally collected in print form are now available in electronic format. Digital technology has affected the way we select, order, and process legal materials. The World Wide Web has created an explosion of both commercial and private online publishing. The cost of electronic publishing has caused many traditional law book publishers to sell their companies rather than invest in the needed technologies to compete in the 21st century. Small publishers and book jobbers have been forced to reinvent themselves. The amount of legal information available and its costs continue to soar. Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age deals with these and other issues related to law library collection development. Chapters range from the theoretical to the practical. Inspired by Penny Hazleton’s seminal paper “How Much of Your Print Collection is Really on Lexis or Westlaw?” the editors and chapter authors of Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age endeavor to expand on professor Hazleton&’s work, with examinations of: the role of law libraries in strategic planning for distance learning Web mirror sites trust vs. antitrust issues access vs. ownership issues how law libraries deal with electronic court records, dockets, and filings the growth of e-journals as they relate to legal publishing how the Hein Greenslips and Blackwell North America’s Bookservice cover legal materials past, present, and future roles of specialized book jobbers and more! Anyone interested in law librarianship or the information industry will find this book informative and useful. Make it a part of your professional collection today.
Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age
by Gordon Russell Michael ChiorazziWhile the digital revolution has touched every aspect of law librarianship, perhaps nowhere has the effect been more profound than in the area of collection development. Many of the materials law libraries traditionally collected in print form are now available in electronic format. Digital technology has affected the way we select, order, and process legal materials. The World Wide Web has created an explosion of both commercial and private online publishing. The cost of electronic publishing has caused many traditional law book publishers to sell their companies rather than invest in the needed technologies to compete in the 21st century. Small publishers and book jobbers have been forced to reinvent themselves. The amount of legal information available and its costs continue to soar. Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age deals with these and other issues related to law library collection development. Chapters range from the theoretical to the practical. Inspired by Penny Hazleton’s seminal paper “How Much of Your Print Collection is Really on Lexis or Westlaw?” the editors and chapter authors of Law Library Collection Development in the Digital Age endeavor to expand on professor Hazleton&’s work, with examinations of: the role of law libraries in strategic planning for distance learning Web mirror sites trust vs. antitrust issues access vs. ownership issues how law libraries deal with electronic court records, dockets, and filings the growth of e-journals as they relate to legal publishing how the Hein Greenslips and Blackwell North America’s Bookservice cover legal materials past, present, and future roles of specialized book jobbers and more! Anyone interested in law librarianship or the information industry will find this book informative and useful. Make it a part of your professional collection today.