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Democracy and the Rule of Law in Classical Athens
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 97.00This brings together essays on Athenian law by Edward Harris, who challenges much of the recent scholarship on this topic. Presenting a balanced analysis of the legal system in ancient Athens, Harris stresses the importance of substantive issues and their contribution to our understanding of different types of legal procedures. more...
The Limits of Russian Democratisation
Taylor and Francis 2006; US$ 44.95Written by an established scholar in the field, this text examines the nature of emergency powers and their use in the Russian constitution. It explores the use of such powers in Russian history, comparing the Russian situation with those that exist in other countries and discussing the legal thought underpinning such powers. The practicalities and... more...
Comparative Constitutionalism and Good Governance in the Commonwealth
Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 46.00Key constitutional issues in the process of developing, strengthening and consolidating the capacity of states to ensure good governance are analysed here. Utilising comparative material, the book draws lessons about the problems of constitutionalism and critically addresses the legal issues involved in making constitutions 'work' in practice. more...
Litigating Rights
Hart Publishing Limited 2002; US$ 91.80A collection of essays exploring a range of contemporary issues in jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. more...
The Legal Framework of EU-China Investment Relations
Hart Publishing Limited 2005; US$ 181.80EU investment in China has increased dramatically since the early 1990s and is poised to increase further in light of China's recent accession to the World Trade Organisation. This book explores and critically appraises the existing legal framework governing EU-China investment relations, particularly EU investment in China. The current legal framework... more...
Authority without Power
Oxford University Press 1996; US$ 45.00This title argues that the weakness of legal controls throughout Japanese history has assured the development and strength of informal community controls based on custom and consensus to maintain order - an order characterized by remarkable stability with an equally significant degree of autonomy for individuals, communities, and businesses. more...
Energy Law and the Environment
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 92.00Energy Law and the Environment shows the relevance of energy production and consumption to climate change and sustainable development. The book offers creative legal solutions to enhancing the role of the law in advancing sustainable development in the future. more...
The Constitutional Systems of the Australian States and Territories
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 65.00This book outlines the constitutional systems of the six Australian States and ten Commonwealth Territories. It is the only Australian legal reference work of its kind which deals specifically with the constitutional systems of the States and Territories. more...
Five Things to Know About the Australian Constitution
Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 32.00In this excellent new book, your questions about Australia's constitution are answered. Helen Irving, one of this country's foremost constitutional experts, puts various constitutional confusions to rest, and invites a general audience into an understanding of the issues that were once reserved for experts. more...
History of Law in Japan since 1868
BRILL 2004; US$ 340.00A careful analysis of Japan?s dealings with its legal system through a time of unprecedented change (1868- 1960). A must for scholars of Japanese studies, historians and jurists alike. more...









