Formal law versus informal justice - these are two frequently invoked labels to highlight the distinction between court-based and "alternative" dispute resolution (ADR). Indeed, it appears to be all but a truism to assume that ADR has developed as a more flexible and creative alternative to rigid and formalised judicial proceedings. In Formalisation and Flexibilisation in Dispute Resolution scholars from four continents examine both historical and recent developments that cast doubt on the validity of these widespread assumptions. They not only explore trends towards an increased...

Discourses of Weakness in Late 19th and Early 20th Century China.

This pioneering book brings together Western and Chinese scholars to reflect on the historical evolution of economic thought in Europe and China.