Principles of International Economic Law

Principles of International Economic Law
Author: Matthias Herdegen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199579865

A comprehensive insight into the legal framework of international economic relations, comprising the law of the World Trade Organization, investment law, and international monetary law, this book highlights the context of human rights, good governance, environmental protection, development, and the role of the G20 and multinationals.

The Law of International Responsibility

The Law of International Responsibility
Author: James Crawford
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1364
Release: 2010-05-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199296979

The law of international responsibility is one of international law's core foundational topics. Written by international experts, this book provides an overview of the modern law of international responsibility, both as it applies to states and to international organizations, with a focus on the ILC's work.

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management

International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9251091870

The understanding that some pesticides are more hazardous than others is well established. Recognition of this is reflected by the World Health Organization (WHO) Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard, which was first published in 1975. The document classifies pesticides in one of five hazard classes according to their acute toxicity. In 2002, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was introduced, which in addition to acute toxicity also provides classification of chemicals according to their chronic health hazards and environmental hazards.

Spain's First Democracy

Spain's First Democracy
Author: Stanley G. Payne
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 498
Release: 1993
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780299136741

Payne's study places Spain's Second Republic within the historical framework of Spanish liberalism, and the rapid modernisation of inter-war Europe. He aims to present a consistent and detailed interpretation, demonstrating striking parallels to the German Weimar Republic.

The Handbook of Hispanic Sociolinguistics

The Handbook of Hispanic Sociolinguistics
Author: Manuel Diaz-Campos
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 818
Release: 2015-09-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1119108918

This Handbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of theoretical and descriptive research in contemporary Hispanic sociolinguistics. Offers the first authoritative collection exploring research strands in the emerging and fast-moving field of Spanish sociolinguistics Highlights the contributions that Spanish Sociolinguistics has offered to general linguistic theory Brings together a team of the top researchers in the field to present the very latest perspectives and discussions of key issues Covers a wealth of topics including: variationist approaches, Spanish and its importance in the U.S., language planning, and other topics focused on the social aspects of Spanish Includes several varieties of Spanish, reflecting the rich diversity of dialects spoken in the Americas and Spain

Jihad Incorporated

Jihad Incorporated
Author: Steven Emerson
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2009-09-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1615920552

In this book written for a dangerous age, the founder of The Investigative Project on Terrorism offers a thorough and factual overview of the Islamist terrorist threat to America.

Violence in America

Violence in America
Author: Mark L. Rosenberg
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1991
Genre: Crime prevention
ISBN: 0195064372

This timely work proscribes the epidemiology of violence in American culture: its frequency, causes, and outcomes, and the intervention strategies designed to stem assaultive violence; spouse, elder and child abuse; sexual assau

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology
Author: Rita Wicks-Nelson
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2015-08-07
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317351355

Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology with DSM-5 Updates, 8/e presents students with a comprehensive, research-based introduction to understanding child and adolescent psychopathology. The authors provide a logically formatted and easy to understand text that covers the central issues and theoretical and methodological foundations of childhood behavior disorders. Rich with illustrations and examples, this text highlights the newest areas of research and clinical work, stressing supported treatments and the prevention of behavior problems of youth.

Developing Innovation Systems

Developing Innovation Systems
Author: Mario Cimoli
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136547169

Mexico provides a case study of a cornerstone economy in the development of the hemospheric free trade zone in the Americas, an adjusting economy which has been integrated into uneven economies (Canada and the US). This volume examines the Mexican economy and its attempt to develop an innovation system, providing an example of the dynamics that are of concern to evolutionary economists.