The Concept of Liberal Democratic Law (Van Der Walt Johan)(Paperback)

The Concept of Liberal Democratic Law (Van Der Walt Johan)(Paperback)

This book develops a historical concept of liberal democratic law through readings of the pivotal twentieth century legal theoretical positions articulated in the work of Herbert Hart, Ronald Dworkin, Duncan Kennedy, Rudolf Smend, Hans Kelsen and Carl Schmitt.It assesses the jurisprudential

Law, Pragmatism, and Democracy (Posner Richard A.)(Paperback)

A liberal state is a representative democracy constrained by the rule of law. Richard Posner argues for a conception of the liberal state based on pragmatic theories of government. He views the actions of elected officials as guided by interests rather than by reason and the decisions of judges by

Democratic Decay and Authoritarian Resurgence (Lindstaedt Natasha)(Paperback)

This book introduces students to the concept and causes of democratic decay in the modern world. Illustrating the integral link between public commitment to democratic norms and the maintenance of healthy democracies, it examines the key factors in decaying democracies, including: - Economic

Modal Logic for Open Minds (Van Benthem Johan)(Paperback)

In Modal Logic for Open Minds, Johan van Benthem provides an up-to-date introduction to the field of modal logic, outlining its major ideas and exploring the numerous ways in which various academic fields have adopted it. Van Benthem begins with the basic theories of modal logic, semantics,

Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (Wacks Raymond)(Paperback)

The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life, shaping the character of our community and underlying issues from racism and abortion to human rights and international war. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating

Law of Remedies: A European Perspective (Hofmann Franz)(Pevná vazba)

With the increasing importance of the concept of remedies in European private law, this book focuses on remedies as a distinctive and novel field of European legal research and considers the common law tradition as well as the civil law

The Demons of Liberal Democracy (Pabst Adrian)(Paperback)

Liberals blame the global retreat of liberal democracy on globalisation and authoritarian leaders. Only liberalism, so they assume, can defend democratic rule against multinationals or populists at home and abroad. In this provocative book, Adrian Pabst contends that liberal democracy is illiberal

Death of the Liberal Class (Hedges Chris)(Paperback)

For decades the liberal class was a defense against the worst excesses of power. But the pillars of the liberal class-- the press, universities, the labor movement, the Democratic Party, and liberal religious institutions--have collapsed. In its absence, the poor, the working class, and even the

End of the Liberal Order? (Ferguson Niall)(Paperback / softback)

Walt Whitman: The Complete Poems (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

From Leaves of Grass to 'Song of Myself,' all of Whitman's poetry in one volume In 1855 Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work that defined him as one of America's most influential voices and that he added to throughout his life. A collection of astonishing originality and intensity, it

Poetry of Walt Whitman (Whitman Walt)(Paperback / softback)

Body Keeps the Score - Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma (Kolk Bessel van der)(Paperback / softback)

'Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and Recovery The effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one

School of Thought: 101 Great Liberal Thinkers (Butler Eamonn)(Paperback)

School of Thought - 101 Great Liberal Thinkers profiles the lives and ideas of some of the leading thinkers on individual liberty - from ancient times to the present day. Award-winning author Eamonn Butler outlines key elements of liberal thought and takes a chronological look at those who shaped

The Canonization of Islamic Law (El Shamsy Ahmed)(Paperback)

The Canonization of Islamic Law tells the story of the birth of classical Islamic law in the eighth and ninth centuries CE. It shows how an oral normative tradition embedded in communal practice was transformed into a systematic legal science defined by hermeneutic analysis of a clearly demarcated

Out of the Shadows - The Psychology of Gay Men's Lives (Odets Walt)(Paperback / softback)

Disco for the Departed (Cotterill Colin)(Paperback / softback)

Reluctant coroner to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Dr Siri Paiboun has been despatched to the country's mountainous north where the sudden appearance of a mummified arm protruding from a concrete path laid in front of the President's new mansion has caused an understandable degree of

Manifesto Architecture: The Ghost of Mies (Colomina Beatriz)(Paperback)

A history of the modern architectural manifesto, with a focus on Mies van der Rohe.The history of the avant-garde (in art, architecture, literature) can't be separated from the history of its engagement with mass media. It is not just that the avant-garde used media to publicize its work; the work

Parry and Kerridge: The Law of Succession (Kerridge R)(Paperback / softback)

The leading textbook on the law of succession for over 70 years, Parry & Kerridge on the Law of Succession provides the detail required for a full understanding of the subject. This work covers not only wills and intestacy, but also probate and administration of estates, and has been thoroughly

Leaves of Grass (Whitman Walt)(Paperback)

First published in 1855 and extended by the author over the course of more than three decades, Leaves of Grass embodies Walt Whitman's lifetime ambition to create a new voice that could capture the spirit and vibrancy of the young American nation, while celebrating at the same time 'Nature without

Firearms Law Handbook (Saunsbury Laura)(Paperback / softback)

The Firearms Law Handbook covers all aspects of the law relating to the use of firearms in Britain. Those who enforce and apply the law will find it of invaluable assistance in their work. Although the subjects covered can be complex, the book is written in an approachable style to be understood by

Essentials of Wto Law (Van Den Bossche Peter)(Paperback)

Intended for students and policy makers looking to gain a good understanding of WTO law, this overview of the main rules and procedures of the WTO is written in a concise, accessible and non-technical manner, and provides both illustrative examples and reading lists to facilitate further

The Origins of Yahwism (Van Oorschot Jrgen)(Paperback)

In der alttestamentlichen Wissenschaft wird derzeit die Frage nach der lokalen Herkunft des Gottes Yahwe, nach seiner typologischer Einordnung in das Pantheon Syriens, Israels/Pal stinas und Nordarabiens in der sp ten Bronzezeit und fr hen Eisenzeit sowie nach den Anf ngen der kultischen Verehrung

Diagnostic Bone Marrow Haematopathology Book with Online Content (Van Der Walt Jon)(Paperback)

With over 200 illustrations, this vital guide to diagnostic criteria in hematopathology is easily accessible through clear tabular formatting, making it ideal for clinicians at all levels. General principles of bone marrow biopsy and aspirate processing are covered, along with the use of

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