George W. Shepherd Ved P. Nanda George W. Shepherd
The intertwining of development and human rights is the subject of the twelve essays collected by the editors. The individual authors extensively examine the commonly held belief that economic development cannot take place in Third World countries without the short term sacrifice of political liberty and demonstrate that there is considerable evidence to the contrary. Following a theoretical stage-setting that concentrates on the severe power limitations and the dependency of weak Third World states, case studies focus on such issues as state terrorism, food, the right to modernize,...
The intertwining of development and human rights is the subject of the twelve essays collected by the editors. The individual authors extensively e...
Written by a distinguished group of social scientists, the essays address critical aspects of the global refugee situation. The contributors analyze the current problem from the perspectives of law, ethics, and social science, paying particular attention to the linkages and conflicts between international and national refugee issues and concerns. Arguing that a serious gap exists between the obligations undertaken by government delegations to the various refugee conventions and what is actually required to meet the needs of the displaced, the contributors issue a call for concerted...
Written by a distinguished group of social scientists, the essays address critical aspects of the global refugee situation. The contributors analyz...
Set against the backdrop of deteriorating living conditions for hundreds of millions of people in developing and debtor countries, this volume concentrates on the structural adjustment policies designed to facilitate debt repayment and to stabilize indebted economies and the effects these policies have on the human rights of affected peoples. Conducted by contributors from various disciplines, this analysis provides distinctive insights into the relationship between international economic decisions and human welfare.
The volume begins with general chapters on the issue of world debt;...
Set against the backdrop of deteriorating living conditions for hundreds of millions of people in developing and debtor countries, this volume conc...
A significant contribution to the field . . . a welcome addition to the growing literature on international environmental law and an important reference for every scholar, lawyer, and layperson interested in the field. Denver Journal of International Law & Policy, Vol. V Emphasizing the human and societal damage caused by corporate actors, this provocative book analyzes a broad range of regional and global issues, such as air and water quality, marine pollution, climate change, ozone depletion, deforestation, traffic in hazardous waste and chemicals, and loss of biological diversity. The text...
A significant contribution to the field . . . a welcome addition to the growing literature on international environmental law and an important referen...
The emergence of Europe as a unified trading block has profound implications for those who do business with European countries. European Union Law is written for lawyers and business professionals who require information about the changes that are taking place as a result of the unification process in the member states of the European Union. Unlike other materials on Europe, this book is written primarily for lawyers outside the EU. The book serves three important functions: It provides a comprehensive introduction to European law, law-making institutions and dispute settlement...
The emergence of Europe as a unified trading block has profound implications for those who do business with European countries. European Union Law<...
There is a broad consensus that climate change presents the international community with a formidable challenge. Yet progress on all fronts-prevention, mitigation, and adaptation-has been slow. Ved P. Nanda finds an explanation for this disparity in the sharp divide between the developed and developing countries. Developing countries demand that major industrialized nations provide the necessary resources and technology to address climate change, while many developed countries seek firm commitments and timetables on action from the developing countries. The result is a stalemate. Climate...
There is a broad consensus that climate change presents the international community with a formidable challenge. Yet progress on all fronts-prevention...
This Major Reference series brings together a wide range of key international articles in law and legal theory. Many of these essays are not readily accessible, and their presentation in these volumes will provide a vital new resource for both research and teaching. Each volume is edited by leading international authorities who explain the significance and context of articles in an informative and complete introduction.
This Major Reference series brings together a wide range of key international articles in law and legal theory. Many of these essays are not readil...
