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This book is a revised updated version of the General Course of
Lectures on Private International Law delivered at the Hague
Academy of International Law in 1990. The overall purpose is to
examine the development and reform of choice of law rules in a
number of common law jurisdictions. Much has been written about the
Revolution' in conflict of laws in the U.S.A.; rather less account,
however, has been taken of the major changes elsewhere in the
common law world. This work serves to provide a critical account of
those developments over the past few decades. Some changes are more
recent and of international origin, such as the European Community
Rome Convention (1980) on the law applicable to contractual
obligations or the Hague Conventions on Child Abduction (1980), on
Marriage (1978) and on Succession (1988), and consideration is
given to their impact on common law jurisdictions. The process of
change is a continuous one and attention is also devoted to current
proposals for reform in the fields, for example, of domicile and
torts.
With capitalism in crisis, academics from a range of disciplines
and from a number of European and Latin American countries come
together to question what it means to have a `sustainable society'
and to ask what role alternative social and solidarity economies
can play in developing convivial, humane and resilient societies.
Academics from a range of disciplines and from a number of European
and Latin American countries come together to question what it
means to have a `sustainable society' and to ask what role
alternative social and solidarity economies can play.
Over the past 15 years, local money networks, which are essentially
trading networks using a community-created currency, have emerged
in countries as far apart as Argentina, Australia and New Zealand,
Canada and the US, continental Europe and Japan. They range from
Local Exchange Trading Schemes (UK), to Time Dollars (US), Green
Dollars (New Zealand, Australia and Canada), Trading Circles
(Hungary), Barter Networks (Argentina) and Talents (Germany).
Drawing on an ethnographic case study of alternative currency
movements in Manchester, UK, this book provides an analysis of the
motivations, aims, successes and failures of alternative currency
networks. It also raises questions such as the contribution of the
alternative currency movement to current debates about alternatives
to neoliberalism. While it is theoretically informed, critical and
grounded in fieldwork, it is also sympathetic to the political aims
of the protagonists and cognisant of the non-economic benefits that
arise from their development.
The continuing expansion of neoliberalism into ever more spaces and
spheres of life has profound implications for social justice.
Despite the number of policies designed to target 'social
exclusion', people in many communities continue to be marginalized
by economic restructuring. Social Justice and Neoliberalism
explores the connections between neoliberalism, social justice and
exclusion. The authors raise critical questions about the extent to
which neoliberal programmes are able to deliver social justice in
different locations around the world. The book offers grounded,
theoretically oriented, empirically rich analysis that critiques
neoliberalism while understanding its material impacts. It also
stresses the need to extend analyses beyond the dominant spheres of
capitalism to look at the ways in which communities resist and
remake the economic and social order, through contestation and
protest but also in their everyday lives. Global in scope, this
book brings together writers who examine these themes in the global
South, the former 'communist' East and the West, using the
experience of marginal peoples, places and communities to challenge
our conceptions of capitalism and its geographies.
Occupiers' liability is an area of tort law rich in statutory
material and jurisprudence, having developed outside the framework
of general negligence liability. It governs the duty of care which
an occupier, landlord or builder owes to people who visit or
trespass on their land. As the only text offering in depth analysis
and commentary on the legislation and case law surrounding
occupiers' liability, this book represents a key reference text for
all those involved in advising on or researching this area. Each
aspect of the law in this area is examined in detail, with the
definitions of premises, occupiers, visitors, and trespassers
analysed through a substantial body of case law. The types of harm
which occupiers may be liable for and the available defences are
also given detailed discussion. Further chapters are devoted to the
specific provisions and precedents governing the scope of the
statutory duty of care, liability of independent contractors, and
the liability of occupiers to those who enter premises under
contract. The text also covers the statutory regime and case law
surrounding liability for defective premises under the Defective
Premises Act 1972, which replaced provisions relating to this under
the 1957 Occupiers' Liability Act. The book includes the full text
of both the 1957 and the 1984 Occupiers' Liability Acts and of the
Defective Premises Act 1972.
The resolution of trans-border problems is of increasing importance, whether it be in commercial matters, or domestic disputes. These nine essays examine a range of international issues, often with reform and improvement in mind. Such issues include the determination of when an English court can hear an international dispute, whether English or foreign law is to be applied if it does hear the case, and what effect is to be given in this country to a decision from a foreign court.
The continuing expansion of neoliberalism into ever more spaces and
spheres of life has profound implications for social justice.
Despite the number of policies designed to target 'social
exclusion', people in many communities continue to be marginalized
by economic restructuring. Social Justice and Neoliberalism
explores the connections between neoliberalism, social justice and
exclusion. The authors raise critical questions about the extent to
which neoliberal programmes are able to deliver social justice in
different locations around the world. The book offers grounded,
theoretically oriented, empirically rich analysis that critiques
neoliberalism while understanding its material impacts. It also
stresses the need to extend analyses beyond the dominant spheres of
capitalism to look at the ways in which communities resist and
remake the economic and social order, through contestation and
protest but also in their everyday lives. Global in scope, this
book brings together writers who examine these themes in the global
South, the former 'communist' East and the West, using the
experience of marginal peoples, places and communities to challenge
our conceptions of capitalism and its geographies.
A comprehensive analysis of liability for animals this book covers
harm done by dangerous and straying animals including both
dangerous and non-dangerous species. Including a separate chapter
on special provisions relating to dogs it provides unique guidance
from an internationally renowned legal scholar. The book takes
account of the decisions of the courts which have applied,
interpreted and explained the Animals Act 1971 over the past four
decades including the House of Lords decision in Mirvahedy v Henley
(2003). Liability for animals which are not members of a dangerous
species but which, in the event, may have been proved to be
dangerous is a matter of particular interest and concern. The book
addresses matters such as harm done by animals in the course of
hunting as well as decisions on a number of non-statutory aspects
of the law of animals. The book includes the primary material of
the Animals Act, 1971 making it a comprehensive point of reference
on this subject. An earlier version of this book was published in
1972 just after the Animals Act 1971 came into force. Although the
legislation has remained substantially unamended, there has been a
steady flow of case law on the meaning and operation of the
provisions of the Act.
Coach Yourself to Peak Performance Over time I have gone through
this process with many clients. I have seen this program work for
them as it will work for you. I personally guarantee that you will
reach your potential and even push beyond into hidden areas of peak
performance. My promise to you from me if you follow this program:
I will build in you a solid focus only on what matters 100% in
achieving your results. You will develop unshakeable focus. I will
develop in you an action focused mentality where you aim to build
the habit of taking consistent positive actions towards your goals.
I will keep you strong in body so you can be strong in mind. I will
motivate you to the fullest of your ability in all things. Your
Commitment to YOURSELF Over time working with many clients I have
seen what it take takes to make the absolute most difference
possible. I can tell you this with 100% certainty. This vital
ingredient is COMMITMENT. Not to me not to the program but to
yourself. How far you are willing to go for yourself is the one
deciding factor in your success. So it is important to understand
just what type of commitment you will be making before you set off
using the tactics in this book. 1. Developing Focused
Concentration-For this part of the program you will learn how to
concentrate your resources and keep yourself focused only on what
you want of need. This is about cutting out the waste and focusing
on the vital most important aspects of your journey to reaching
full potential. Think of this as a laser beam approach rather than
a shotgun approach. 2-Developing the Action Habit-Nothing gets done
without taking action. You can follow the other steps and equip
yourself with all the tools you may need but if you don't take
action your steps will be useless. These tactics just become words
that you read on a page and don't apply. You will stay exactly
where you are and won't reach any kind of potential at all. Don't
be that type of person and read but not do. Remember if you know
but don't do, than you don't really know at all. 3-Develop a
"Strong Mind in a Strong Body"- Ok so you're doing everything you
can to be focused only on what you want and to take action on it.
You've done half of the equation, but you need to be able to keep
going to keep energy high and survive the stresses of life with
your health. More importantly to keep going you will need a sound
physical body that will carry you forward and keep you mentally on
track. Let the physical work be the base of your mental training
and it will take you far. 4-Develop your Motivation Muscle-In order
to push for peak potential then you have to know what drives you.
You've heard that before right? But how many books tell you your
ability for motivation is like a muscle that you can build over
time. Well that is exactly what you're going to do here, and by
building your motivation muscle you will have the ability to take
yourself only as far as you want to go. Motivation will drive you
forwards.
A collection of Military Strength and Conditioning Programs for
reaching Combat Readiness. In this book you will learn about Combat
Readiness and the the specific nature of the Conditioning required
to reach it. You will find: 12 WEEK SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE PROGRAM
-Rope Workouts -Load Training -Unit Specific Endurance -Body Weight
Conditioning -Strength Circuit Training 8 WEEK US MARINE PROGRAM
-Doubles and Triples -Running Endurance -Kettlebell Conditioning 12
WEEK PRE-SELECTION PROGRAM -Body Weight Conditioning -Strength
Circuit Training -Load Training -Specific Endurance
This 24 week program will take you from an introductory stage of
learning the kind of training methods you will employ to a final
testing stage of endurance and strength tests. This is designed
following evaluation of many different Elite and Special Forces
tests were evaluated in order to create a plan that can include
many methods to prepare you for a wide range of potential
regiments. For this program you will need: -Military Back Pack
-Access to a gym or Home Weights -Access to Crossfit -Access to
Swimming Pool -Weight vests, Military boots and equipment for load
training -Map reading tools Stage 1- Introductory phase of basic
runs and circuit training Stage 2-1st Progression Phase Circuit
training, Running and Rope workouts with basic load carries Stage
3- 2nd Progression Phase- Circuit Training, Strength Training, Rope
workouts, Pack Marching and Assault Circuit training Stage 4-3rd
Progression Phase increases the loads from Stage 3 Stage 5-1st test
phase, Endurance test, Combat Swimming Test, Pack March test Stage
6-Final Endurance Test Week
Why Cross Training? Cross Training is perfect for those looking for
a solid program focusing on GPP or General Physical Preparedness.
For this reason alone if your aim is maximum conditioning I would
suggest following the program outlined in this book which has been
chosen based on specific exercises. If you want Specific Physical
Preparedness then Cross Training isn't for you. What I can promise
is if you use my program in the way outlined you will reach a very
high level of GPP to allow you build any foundation you need. This
program is not aimed at telling you any secrets or new super ways
to train. It's not aimed at telling people exercises as I aim this
at those already involved in Cross Training. The simple purpose is
to give you an already set up program so that all you need to do is
work and record results. There will be a basic outline of the
theory behind the program but after that I won't provide detail.
It's a simple already outlined conditioning program with tips about
how to get the most out of your Cross Training the way I have used
it with my clients. I do want to point out that this is in no way a
replacement to a specialised trainer but for those experienced
enough it is a solid program.
Is conventional money simply a discourse? Is it merely a socially
constructed unit of exchange? If money is not an actual thing, are
people then free to make collective agreements to use other forms
of currency that might work more effectively for them? Proponents
of "better money" argue that they have created currencies that
value people more than profitability, ensuring that human needs are
met with reasonable costs and decent wages-and supporting local
economies that emphasize local sustainability. How did proponents
develop these new economies? Are their claims valid?
Grappling with these questions and more, "Money and Liberation"
examines the experiences of groups who have tried to build a more
equitable world by inventing new forms of money. Presenting
in-depth profiles of the trading networks that have been
constructed both historically and more recently, including Local
Exchange Trading Schemes (England), Green Dollars (New Zealand),
Talente (Hungary), and the barter system in Argentina, Peter North
shows how the use of currency has been redefined as part of
political action, revealing surprising political ambiguity and a
nuanced understanding of the potential and limits on alternative
currencies as a resistance practice.
Peter North is lecturer in geography at the University of
Liverpool.
Is conventional money simply a discourse? Is it merely a socially
constructed unit of exchange? If money is not an actual thing, are
people then free to make collective agreements to use other forms
of currency that might work more effectively for them? Proponents
of "better money" argue that they have created currencies that
value people more than profitability, ensuring that human needs are
met with reasonable costs and decent wages-and supporting local
economies that emphasize local sustainability. How did proponents
develop these new economies? Are their claims valid?
Grappling with these questions and more, "Money and Liberation"
examines the experiences of groups who have tried to build a more
equitable world by inventing new forms of money. Presenting
in-depth profiles of the trading networks that have been
constructed both historically and more recently, including Local
Exchange Trading Schemes (England), Green Dollars (New Zealand),
Talente (Hungary), and the barter system in Argentina, Peter North
shows how the use of currency has been redefined as part of
political action, revealing surprising political ambiguity and a
nuanced understanding of the potential and limits on alternative
currencies as a resistance practice.
Peter North is lecturer in geography at the University of
Liverpool.
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