European Union Law: A Very Short Introduction (Arnull Anthony)(Paperback)

The European Union: A Very Short Introduction (Pinder John)(Paperback)

The European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organization. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member states, going far beyond that found anywhere else in the world. On the other, it is currently in the

The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction (Lovell Stephen)(Paperback)

European Union Law (Schtze Robert)(Paperback)

Schutze's European Union Law uses a distinctive three-part structure to examine the constitutional foundations, legal powers and substantive law of the European Union. Written in a uniquely engaging style, and full of illuminating analyses, this book provides a thorough and modern guide to the

European Union Law (Quenivet Noelle)(Paperback / softback)

European Union Law (Lenaerts Professor Koen)(Paperback / softback)

Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction (Baderin Mashood A.)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also

European Union Politics (McCormick John)(Paperback)

European Union Politics provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics and policy in the EU. It gives readers a sense of the colour and flavour of EU politics, while systematic coverage of different theoretical perspectives encourages a more sophisticated understanding of how and

Understanding the European Union: A Concise Introduction (McCormick John)(Paperback)

This is the must-have, leading introduction to the European Union. Offering an ideal primer on the EU's history, institutions, and politics, this concise textbook also covers the various challenges and opportunities faced by the EU, from the democratic deficit and the potential of future

Family Law: A Very Short Introduction (Herring Jonathan)(Paperback)

What is a family? What makes someone a parent? What rights should children have? Family Law: A Very Short Introduction gives the reader insight not only into what the law is, but why it is the way it is. It examines how laws have had to respond to social changes in family life, from rapidly rising

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

Competition and Antitrust Law: A Very Short Introduction (Ezrachi Ariel)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Competition is responsible for much of the prosperity around us. Competitive markets deliver lower prices, better quality, abundance of choice, and increased innovation. But while competition benefits the consumers, it can prove challenging to

Napoleon: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction (Bell David A.)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction might prove disappointing to those expecting an introduction to a very short man. Dispelling the myth of Napoleon Bonaparte's short stature, as well as the other rumors and legends, David A. Bell provides a concise, accurate, and lively portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's

Politics in the European Union (Bulmer Simon)(Paperback)

Politics in the European Union is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the EU. Unique in its in-depth coverage of the history of the EU, the book explores a wide range of topics including institutions and policies, making it a complete guide to understanding the complex nature of the EU

Why Noncompliance: The Politics of Law in the European Union (Brzel Tanja A.)(Paperback)

Why Noncompliance traces the history of noncompliance within the European Union (EU), focusing on which states continuously do or do not follow EU Law, why, and how that affects the governance in the EU and beyond.In exploring the EU's long and varied history of noncompliance, Tanja A. B rzel takes

Jung: A Very Short Introduction (Stevens Anthony)(Paperback)

This is the most lucid and timely introduction to the thought of Carl Gustav Jung available to date. Though he was a prolific writer and an original thinker of vast erudition, Jung lacked a gift for clear exposition, and his ideas are less widely appreciated than they deserve to be. Now, in this

International Law: A Very Short Introduction (Lowe Vaughan)(Paperback)

Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade, largely because of its key role in such hot-button issues such as the Iraq War and Guantanamo, the World Trade Organization and the anti-capitalist movement, the Kyoto Convention on climate change, the apparent failure of the

Aristocracy: A Very Short Introduction (Doyle William)(Paperback)

Aristocracies or nobilities dominated the social, economic, and institutional history of all European counties until only a few generations ago. The relics of their power, in traditions and behavior, in architecture and the arts, are still all around us. This engaging Very Short Introduction shows

Medical Law: A Very Short Introduction (Foster Charles)(Paperback)

Medical law touches on many of society's most hotly debated issues, from the status of the embryo to the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, and from assisted suicide to research on humans, organ transplantation, and the ownership of body parts. The media shines a glaring light on these and

The European Union Explained, Third Edition: Institutions, Actors, Global Impact (Staab Andreas)(Paperback)

This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for anyone who needs a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the EU. This updated edition includes a new chapter on the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone. Andreas Staab offers basic terms and

The Enlightenment: A Very Short Introduction (Robertson John)(Paperback)

A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought, the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers, scholars and opinion-formers. To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition. To others, it represents the elevation

Australia: A Very Short Introduction (Morgan Kenneth)(Paperback)

In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging thematic introduction to modern Australia, examining the main features of its history, geography and culture since the beginning of European settlement in New South Wales in 1788. It highlights the distinctive features of

Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction (Gillingham John)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and authoritative short guide, this Very Short Introduction to Medieval Britain covers the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in the early Middle Ages, through to England's failure to dominate the British Isles and France in the later Middle Ages. Out of the turbulence came

European Union Internal Market Law (Weiss Friedl)(Paperback)

This is the market's most student-friendly textbook on EU internal market law, covering everything students need to know about the legal and regulatory framework of the internal market and eliminating the need for a full EU law text. Concise and focused, chapters explore the underlying

Byzantium: A Very Short Introduction (Sarris Peter)(Paperback)

After surviving the fifth century fall of the Western European Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire flourished as one of the most powerful economic, cultural, and military forces in Europe for a thousand years. In this Very Short Introduction Peter Sarris introduces the reader to the unique fusion of