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This comprehensive Companion examines the achievements and
challenges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world's
first permanent international criminal tribunal. It provides an
overview of the first two decades of the ICC's existence,
investigating the dominant narratives and counter-narratives that
have emerged about the institution and its work. In this timely
work, an international team of scholars and experts evaluate the
ICC's actual and potential role in the world by exploring some of
the central issues related to its creation, mandate, and
operations. Chapters address topics ranging from the negotiation
dynamics surrounding the drafting of the Rome Statute, to the roles
of the Office of the Prosecutor, judges, defence and victims, as
well as key controversies around peace and justice, selectivity of
cases and situations, and gender-sensitivity. This Companion is
critical reading for scholars, students and practitioners of
international criminal law. Its mixture of theoretical perspectives
and case study analysis will also be of interest to those studying
and working in global justice and international law more broadly,
including in transitional justice, human rights law, public
international law and international relations.
A beautifully illustrated pocket-size hardcover guide to the
mushrooms of North America--a must-have for any mushroom
enthusiast's backpack or home library. Mushrooms: An Illustrated
Field Guide is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50
North America's most popular mushrooms. Inside this elegant
hardcover, you'll find profiles on individual species, each
showcasing a full-page illustration, plus a definition of fungi,
information on where to find mushrooms and how--and when--to
collect them, and, last but not least, notes on how to avoid
mushroom poisoning. Discover the wonderful world of North American
mushrooms, including: - Chanterelles (Cantharellus) - Fly Agaric
(Amanita muscaria) - Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondose) - Morels
(Morchellaceae) - Puffballs (Calvatia) - Stinkhorn Mushrooms
(Phallaceae) And many, many more! Visually stunning, Mushrooms: An
Illustrated Field Guide is an engrossing overview of North
America's remarkable and diverse mushrooms. You'll find
opportunities for discovery on every page.
This wholly new edition of the Research Handbook on International
Marine Environmental Law provides an authoritative examination of
international law relating to the protection of the marine
environment. Rather than merely revised and updated, this new
edition provides completely new and original chapters that
critically engage with current legal issues surrounding activities
that harm the marine environment, including marine pollution,
seabed activities, exploitation of marine biodiversity and climate
change, and with the different legal tools and mechanisms,
including environmental impact assessments and compliance and
dispute settlement mechanisms, used to protect the marine
environment. New chapters also address legal issues relating to the
role of technology and marine scientific research as well as the
application of principles such as public participation. Each
chapter goes beyond a survey of existing law to identify
shortcomings in the legal regime and details further work needed to
ensure effective regulation and management of human activities that
affect the marine environment. Written by eminent scholars and
practitioners, the Research Handbook on International Marine
Environmental Law is a vital resource for scholars and government
and policy practitioners, as well as for lawyers, policy advisers
and advocates who work at intergovernmental organisations and
non-governmental organisations that address marine environmental
issues.
This comprehensive Research Handbook provides an unparalleled
overview of contemporary private law theory. Featuring original
contributions by leading experts in the field, its extensive
examinations of the core areas of contracts, property and torts are
complemented by an exploration of a breadth of topics that cross
the divide between private and public law, including labor law and
corporate law. Beginning with a nuanced consideration of the ways
in which the private/public distinction has been defined and
discussed over time, the Research Handbook investigates and
compares differing viewpoints on the concept of private law.
Chapters explore key issues in the theory of private law from
legal, economic, philosophical, political, feminist, historical and
sociological perspectives, utilising a rich diversity of
methodological approaches. The contributors also offer a variety of
views on the future of private law and private theory. The Research
Handbook on Private Law Theory will be an essential resource for
legal thinkers, in particular scholars and graduate students
working in any area of private law. Its varied perspectives on the
subject will also be of interest to philosophers, political
scientists, economists and sociologists.
This incisive Handbook offers novel theoretical and doctrinal
insights alongside practical guidance on some of the most
challenging issues in the field of artificial intelligence and
intellectual property. Featuring all original contributions from a
diverse group of international thought leaders, including top
academics, judges, regulators and eminent practitioners, it offers
timely perspectives and research on the relationship of AI to
copyright, trademark, design, patent and trade secret law. The
Handbook is divided into four thematic parts, beginning with topics
that address the intersection of IP and AI broadly before focusing
on issues associated with specific types of IP. Chapters tackle
critical legal questions, from issues with protecting AI-generated
ourput to the impact of AI on how trademarks are used, offering
valuable lessons on technology regulation and how technological
evolution will disrupt existing legal frameworks. Scholars and
students of intellectual property law and its intersections with AI
and related technologies will find this Handbook 's cutting-edge
contributions to be a crucial read. Its guidance on the practical
legal implications of technological advances will also be of
interest to IP practitioners, as well as policymakers and
regulators.
This Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the most
important concepts of stakeholder theory and management in business
and public administration. It identifies that stakeholders are
essential for value-creation in democratic societies. Featuring 81
entries from a wide range of expert contributors, this Encyclopedia
presents an accessible overview of key ideas as well as
highlighting current issues and emerging areas of study. Topics
covered include business ethics, corporate social responsibility,
sustainability, corporate governance, business legitimacy and good
corporate citizenship, to reveal how stakeholders are crucial to
both business and society. The Encyclopedia of Stakeholder
Management will be a valuable resource for academics and students
in corporate social responsibility, strategic management and
organizational theory. It will also be useful for practitioners in
business, NGOs and public administration who work with stakeholders
and stakeholder theory. Key Features: Over 80 entries Accessible
explanations of key concepts Contributions by recognized
stakeholder scholars Integration of stakeholders with business
ethics and corporate social responsibility
Underscoring the complex relationship between civic engagement and
education at all stages of life, this innovative Handbook
identifies the contemporary challenges and best approaches and
practices to encourage civic engagement within education. Chapters
cover the theoretical and historical background of civic engagement
and education, ideological and social movements, civic-oriented
education, curriculum, and outcomes. Using empirical comparative
data and unique context-specific studies, the Handbook explores
ecopedagogy, education in emergencies, and the novel concept of
social contract pedagogy. Addressing contemporary challenges to
civic engagement in education, it examines polarization and
extremism, accelerating planetary and societal changes,
environmental crises, the digital divide, and post-Covid civic
education. Ultimately, it finds that civic engagement is best
supported by education practices that are characterized by
humanizing, negotiated, collaborative, and dialogical approaches
which encourage students to develop civic knowledge, critical
thinking skills, and moral and ethical values. Interdisciplinary
and international in scope, this Handbook will prove vital to
students and scholars of sociology and education studies. Its
holistic understanding of how civic engagement and education
interrelate at local, regional, and global levels will also be
useful to policymakers concerned with improving civic and student
support, engagement, and participation in education.
Most complete guide of instructions for manipulation of
points/zones you will ever find in 6 laminated pages. Organized by
anatomical system and then by organ being affected, and what
ailment the manipulation would address. This guide is a companion
to our anatomical mapping of zones available as a guide as well as
a poster. Suggested uses: o Reflexologists a use as a go-to
reference for practice or when discussing techniques and the
process with clients o Instructors & Students a quick access to
all you or your students need to know
The Research Handbook on Private Enforcement of Competition Law in
the EU provides wide-ranging coverage of a key aspect of
competition law enforcement which is undergoing constant and rapid
growth in significance. The Handbook examines the private
enforcement of competition law across the EU and beyond, shedding
light on pertinent and underlying issues. This Research Handbook
brings different perspectives into the dialogue, curating
contributions from judges, academics and practitioners. As a whole,
the Handbook delivers a deft exploration of strategies to
successfully enforce rights across the EU and encompasses
discussion and scrutiny of legal instruments, institutional
developments, key litigation issues and judicial practice. It
delivers contemporary and comparative reflection on developments in
practice, including the impact of the Antitrust Damages directive,
and the impact of a range of CJEU case-law. Organised into three
main sections covering general issues, key aspects relating to
private enforcement, and the experience of enforcement in key
jurisdictions, this rigorous and engaging Research Handbook will be
an invaluable resource for scholars, advanced students and
practitioners.
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