International sales have been ruled by conflicting English and Civil Law. This book shows how the Vienna Convention (CISG) harmonised these differences, blending civil law codification with common law institutions to bring vital certitude and sophistication to global commerce.
The Historical Origin of the African Economic Crisis
This book answers major questions on African development related to international trade and finance. It explores the economic interaction between Africa and the West (in the past) and China today, considering the continent’s future development in light of its experiences.
The Image of a Country created by International Media
How does ex-communist Europe come across through the Western media? This book analyzes five years of BBC coverage on Bulgaria, revealing hidden attitudes. Bulgarians are construed as “immigrants,” not “ex-pats,” and associated with CORRUPTION, POOR, and POOREST.
The Impact of Development on the Environment and Human Rights
Priya charts the developmental policies followed in India since independence and their impact on the environment and human rights. He also presents a view of how sustainable development in the country may be attained by focusing on three contemporary case studies.
To gain a competitive advantage, enterprises must motivate their employees. This collection scrutinises how motivation, leadership, and corporate values impact human resource management, and how organisational identity plays a key role in driving corporate success.
This book investigates how Estonia, Poland and Latvia comply with the EU’s free movement of capital. It compares their laws, analyzes the link between national restrictions and cross-border capital flows, and reports the views of affected business executives.
The Influence of Smart Buildings on Smart Cities
Explore smart buildings, the technologies shaping them, and their impact on urban life. This accessible book explains how smart buildings lead to the development of smart cities, offering insights for anyone curious about the future of urban living.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious global infrastructure program. Using a unique project database, this book provides a complete picture of the BRI’s benefits, risks, and implications, exploring its debt problems and future redesign.
Using primary sources, this book reconstructs the international disputes sparked when early 20th-century Italy created a state monopoly on life insurance. It is an interesting debate on the relationship between public and private and the rise of the “entrepreneurial state.”
The Mirage of International Criminal Law
This book uses Kant’s moral philosophy to argue that international criminal law is a ‘mirage.’ The Security Council’s self-interest and pursuit of economic gain prevent genuine international morality, making justice and human rights crucial, yet ultimately unattainable.
Each individual is of the highest value. This book explores how this core belief shapes the laws, customs, and norms that guide society, uncovering the critical connection between our values and the modern economy—a vital read for the future of humanity.
The Napa Valley Wine Industry
This book tells the story of how Napa became a pre-eminent site for iconic wines in a short space of time. After early struggles, a 1960s re-emergence fostered a collective commitment to quality, building a brand that would be identified as amongst the best in the world.
Revealing the power of the New Economic Approach, this volume applies rigorous analysis to complex social issues—from love and family to crime and addiction. An essential critical resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers.
The Ottoman World and the Western Economy
While the West developed a capitalist system that prioritized consumption, the Ottomans focused on balance and sustainability. This book compares the altruistic human with the self-interested homoeconomicus, and proposes a new understanding of ethics, economy, and civilization.
The Palestinian Constitutional Court
This book argues the Palestinian Constitutional Court has failed to uphold the Basic Law against authoritarian actions. It offers a case study on how courts in authoritarian regimes obstruct rights and is the first authoritative English-language study of the Court’s judgments.
The Perfectly Competitive Market
Academic economics and the real-world economy are two different worlds. This book bridges the gap, using modern computer technology to create a theoretical model for a simpler, less crisis-prone economy with a higher growth rate.
The Political Economy of Health and Healthcare
Our health is a reflection of our society. This book exposes how biased markets and dismantled social protections create deep health inequalities. It makes a powerful case for social medicine—a collective cure for an unequal world.
A political and economic analysis of Muslim countries, exploring striking differences and similarities among them. Because of its broad use of different disciplines, it will be of interest to students of political science, economics, and history.
Amid Ireland’s self-destruction, a radical new future for these isles is proposed. This book argues for a Celtic confederation, uniting Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England to replace a broken order with a beautiful new possibility of true belonging.
The Power Elite and Disparity in America
What caused America’s great disparity and unrest? This book reveals how a power elite systematically redirected the nation’s wealth to the top. Discover their methods and the bold new direction we must take to reverse the damage and restore prosperity for all.