There has been a widespread resurgence of rights talk in social and legal discourses pertaining to the regulation of family life, as well as an increase in the use of rights in family law cases, in the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. Rights, Gender and Family Law addresses the implications of these developments - and, in particular, the impact of rights-based approaches upon the idea of welfare and its practical application. There are now many areas of family law in which rights and welfare based approaches have been forced together. But whilst, to many, they are premised upon...
There has been a widespread resurgence of rights talk in social and legal discourses pertaining to the regulation of family life, as well as an inc...
An introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law, this book gives essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses different types of criminal offence, from homicide and assault to fraud and conspiracy.
An introductory overview of the main themes in criminal law, this book gives essential information about what the law is and defines and discusses dif...
There has been a widespread resurgence of rights talk in social and legal discourses pertaining to the regulation of family life, as well as an increase in the use of rights in family law cases, in the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. Rights, Gender and Family Law addresses the implications of these developments - and, in particular, the impact of rights-based approaches upon the idea of welfare and its practical application. There are now many areas of family law in which rights and welfare based approaches have been forced together. But whilst, to many, they are premised upon...
There has been a widespread resurgence of rights talk in social and legal discourses pertaining to the regulation of family life, as well as an inc...
Alcohol and illicit drugs play a prominent role in our society. This important collection looks back on their history and uses cutting edge sociological, scientific, legal and ethical analysis to seek to respond to the problematic pleasures they create.
Alcohol and illicit drugs play a prominent role in our society. This important collection looks back on their history and uses cutting edge sociologic...
The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Lively and engaging, Medical Law: Core Text covers the core topics of the medical law syllabus, presenting an overview of the key principles. Written in a clear, readily understandable way, Jonathan Herring provides a perceptive analysis, and an original and thought-provoking commentary to give...
The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all level...
Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting with an in-depth exploration of the very concept of crime, this book considers such questions as:
how should we decide what is criminal and what isn't?
what is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
could you ever be guilty of stealing your own property?
what defences are available to those accused of crime?
The book features numerous case...
Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassm...
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Routledge Student Statutes present all the legislation students need in one easy-to-use volume. Developed in response to feedback from lecturers and students, this book offer a fully up-to-date, comprehensive, and clearly presented collection of legislation - ideal for LLB and GDL course and exam use.
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'Focused content, layout and price - Routledge competes and wins in relation to all of these factors' - Craig Lind, University of Sussex, UK
Alcohol and illicit drugs play a prominent role in our society. This important collection looks back on their history and uses cutting edge sociological, scientific, legal and ethical analysis to seek to respond to the problematic pleasures they create.
Alcohol and illicit drugs play a prominent role in our society. This important collection looks back on their history and uses cutting edge sociologic...
From a legal perspective, this book explores how -care- is valued and recognized, how it is regulated and restricted, and how the values of caring are reflected in the law. It does this by examining the law's interaction with caring in a wide range of fields, including family, medical, welfare, criminal, and tort law. At the heart of the book is the claim that the law has failed to recognize the importance of caring in many areas and doing so has led to the costs and burdens of care falling on those who provide it, primarily women. It has also meant that the law has failed to protect those...
From a legal perspective, this book explores how -care- is valued and recognized, how it is regulated and restricted, and how the values of caring are...
An engaging introduction to the more advanced writings on family law, designed to provide the additional insights necessary to excel in the study of the subject.
An engaging introduction to the more advanced writings on family law, designed to provide the additional insights necessary to excel in the study of t...
