This theoretically informed book deconstructs the legal regulation of pregnancy and parenting in the labour market, and asks why, despite policy ambitions and ample legislation, law is failing to protect pregnant workers and parents... more »

This comparative, international review of law and practice liability describes the framework in which lawyers, insurers, contractors, and clients dealing with liability operate. more »

Russia's moves towards greater democracy seem dangerously limited by the provisions under the constitution whereby the president can declare states of emergency, and take on emergency powers, under which individual liberties are severely curtailed, and by the fact that these powers are not just theoretical ... more »

The rapid growth of network industries has generated much comment among academics and policymakers. This timely volume takes an interdisciplinary, case study-based approach to examining network issues and experiences in order to develop recommendations that can inform antitrust, regulatory, and legislative ... more »

In a comparative study drawing on material from the United States and Britain, David Waddington examines the reasons behind various types of industrial, political, urban and sectarian disorder. Contemporary Issues in Public Disorder critically appraises the theoretical approaches to understanding public ... more »

This accessible new book delivers in two key areas: first, a new way of thinking about copyright reform in countries which are engaged in the modernization of their copyright laws; and second, a new international approach to copyright regulation in the era of globalization. This volume draws specific ... more »

Financial Protection in the UK Building Industry provides comprehensive treatment of a complex aspect of construction management which is increasingly improtant in modern construction contracts in the UK. This book looks at the legal and economic background of providing financial protection to clients ... more »

In early modern Europe the law developed as one of the few non-religious orderings of civil life. Its separation from religion was, however, never complete and we see the contest continued today not only in the campaigns of religious fundamentalists of the right, but also in the clains of critical intellectuals ... more »