A Critical Introduction to Law (Mansell Wade)(Paperback)

A Critical Introduction to Law (Mansell Wade)(Paperback)

Challenging the usual introductions to the study of law, A Critical Introduction to Law argues that law is inherently political and reflects the interests of the few even while presenting itself as neutral. This fully revised and updated fourth edition provides contemporary examples to demonstrate

International Law: A Critical Introduction (Mansell Wade)(Paperback)

This new edition provides a critical introduction to the concepts, principles and rules of international law through a consideration of contemporary international events. It examines both the possibilities and limitations of the legal method in resolving international disputes, and notes the actual

Anthropology and Law: A Critical Introduction (Goodale Mark)(Paperback)

An introduction to the anthropology of law that explores the connections between law, politics, and technology.From legal responsibility for genocide to rectifying past injuries to indigenous people, the anthropology of law addresses some of the crucial ethical issues of our day. Over the past

A Critical Introduction to International Criminal Law (Stahn Carsten)(Paperback)

International Criminal Law has witnessed a rapid rise after the end of the Cold War. The UN refers to the birth of a new 'age of accountability', but certain historical objections, such as selectivity or victor's justice, have never fully gone away, and many of the justice dimensions of

Writings on Wade Guyton (Guyton Wade)(Paperback)

This volume takes stock of critical perspectives on the work of New York-based Wade Guyton (born 1972), assembling both expansive, scholarly essays and more concise, journalistic assessments by an international array of authors--Daniel Baumann, Kirsty Bell, Johanna Burton, Catherine Chevalier,

Durkheim: A Critical Introduction (Allen Kieran)(Paperback)

A critical introduction to the sociology and politics of Emile

Critical Company Law (Talbot Lorraine)(Paperback)

The second edition of Critical Company Law provides a framework in which to understand how the company functions in society and a thorough grounding in modern legal doctrine. It shows how modern company law is shaped by a multi-layered history of politics, ideology, economics and power. Through the

Art history: A critical introduction to its methods (Hatt Michael)(Paperback)

Art History: A critical introduction to its methods provides a lively and stimulating introduction to methodological debates within art history. Offering a lucid account of approaches from Hegel to post-colonialism, the book provides a sense of art history's own history as a discipline from its

Critical Applied Linguistics: A Critical Re-Introduction (Pennycook Alastair)(Paperback)

Now in its second edition, this accessible guide and introduction to critical applied linguistics provides a clear overview of the problems, debates, and competing views in language education, literacy, discourse analysis, language in the workplace, translation, and other language-related domains

Introduction to Business Law (Jones Lucy)(Paperback)

The bestselling textbook in this subject area, Introduction to Business Law introduces students to the core legal areas relevant to the world of business and work. Known for its visual approach and engaging writing style, the book features over 90 full colour diagrams to illustrate complex issues,

Anime: A Critical Introduction (Denison Rayna)(Paperback)

Anime: A Critical Introduction maps the genres that have thrived within Japanese animation culture, and shows how a wide range of commentators have made sense of anime through discussions of its generic landscape. From the battling robots that define the mecha genre through to Studio Ghibli's

Race: An Introduction (Wade Peter)(Paperback)

Taking a comparative approach, this textbook is a concise introduction to race. Illustrated with detailed examples from around the world, it is organised into two parts. Part I explores the historical changes in ideas about race from the ancient world to the present day, in different corners of the

Critical Psychology: An Introduction (Fox Dennis R.)(Paperback)

The Second Edition of Critical Psychology: An Introduction extends the original′s comprehensive and accessible critique of mainstream psychology. The First Edition quickly became critical psychology′s entry point, introducing readers around the world to the growing challenge to psychology′s

Introduction to Critical Reflection and Action for Teacher Researchers (Sullivan Bernie)(Paperback)

Introduction to Critical Reflection and Action for Teacher Researchers provides crucial direction for educators looking to improve their teaching and maximise learning. While many students can grasp the basic elements of researching their practice and can write about practitioner research, some

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction (Tebbit Mark)(Paperback)

Philosophy of Law: An Introduction provides an ideal starting point for students of philosophy and law. Setting it clearly against the historical background, Mark Tebbit quickly leads readers into the heart of the philosophical questions that dominate philosophy of law today. He provides an

Critical Media Studies: An Introduction (Ott Brian L.)(Paperback)

An Anthropology of Money: A Critical Introduction (Di Muzio Tim)(Paperback)

An Anthropology of Money: A Critical Introduction shows how our present monetary system was imposed by elites and how they benefit from it. The book poses the question: how, by looking at different forms of money, can we appreciate that they have different effects? The authors demonstrate how

The Cultural Study of Music: A Critical Introduction (Clayton Martin)(Paperback)

A Critical Introduction. What is the relationship between music and culture? The first edition of this text explored this question with groundbreaking rigor and breadth. Now the second edition refines that original analysis while examining the ways the field has developed in the years since the

Environmental Law: A Very Short Introduction (Fisher Elizabeth)(Paperback)

Environmental law is the law concerned with environmental problems. It is a vast area of law that operates from the local to the global, involving a range of different legal and regulatory techniques. In theory, environmental protection is a no brainer. Few people would actively argue for pollution

Criminology: A Sociological Introduction (Carrabine Eamonn)(Paperback)

Comprehensive, critical and accessible, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers an authoritative overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment, terrorism and

Enabling Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education (Seal Mike)(Paperback)

An introduction to critical pedagogy for all those working within higher education.Critical Pedagogy is an approach that is fundamentally democratic, informal, non-hierarchical, determined by participants, privileges the oppressed and their perspectives and is committed to action. Higher education

Hayes & Williams' Family Law (Gilmore Stephen)(Paperback)

Hayes & Williams' Family Law provides comprehensive, critical, and case-focused discussion of the key legislation and debates affecting adults and children. Cases are at the heart of family law and this textbook offers copious case detail, with comprehensive summaries throughout the text to ensure

Multimodal Transport Law (Spanjaart Michiel)(Paperback)

An accessible introduction to multimodal contracts of carriage, Multimodal Transport Law works from general principles toward specific, technical problems. Adopting an international approach, it addresses such key topics as: Contracts of carriage Transport documents The parties to a contract of

Contract Law: A Comparison of Civil Law and Common Law Jurisdictions (Smyth Claire-Michelle)(Paperback)

his book will undertake a comprehensive but accessible survey and critical analysis of two of the major legal systems of the world, the Common law and Civil law traditions, through the prism of the law of contract. As businesses become increasingly international it can be essential to understand