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Sustainability: Essentials For Business (PDF)
by Kanwalroop Kathy Dhanda Scott T. YoungSustainability: Essentials for Business is the first survey text of its kind to offer a comprehensive treatment of the relationship between business and sustainability. The book begins with a macro perspective of the renewable resources such as air, water, forests, energy, etc. This discussion provides a starting point for the students unfamiliar with this sphere, so that the later chapters on environmental challenges can be framed within an appropriate context. The book then segues into the micro issues by shifting toward stakeholder interests and choices. Here, the chapters explore the various stakeholders involved - from organizations to consumers to non-governmental organizations, etc. The third section of the book aims to present business solutions designed to address and promote sustainability. This section will also discuss transparent and voluntary reporting along with the standards. The last section of the book concludes with ideas and questions about moving towards a sustainable future.
Women's Rights, Human Rights: International Feminist Perspectives (PDF)
by J. S. Peters Andrea WolperHevener Kaufman, Jasmina Kuzmanovic, Liza Largoza-Maza, Stefanie A. Lindquist, Ann Elizabeth Mayer, Brigitte Mabandla, Julie Mertus, Akram Mirhosseini, Koki Muli, Ilka Tanya Payan, Hnin Hnin Pyne, Arati Rao, Huda A. Seif, Carmel Shalev, Elissavet Stamatopoulou, Maria Suarez Toro, Donna Sullivan, Dorothy Q. Thomas, Nahid Toubia, Sima Wali, Nadia H. Youssef, Zhu Hong
Ethics And War: An Introduction (PDF)
by Steven P. LeeWhat are the ethical principles underpinning the idea of a just war and how should they be adapted to changing social and military circumstances? In this book, Steven P. Lee presents the basic principles of just war theory, showing how they evolved historically and how they are applied today in global relations. He examines the role of state sovereignty and individual human rights in the moral foundations of just war theory and discusses a wide range of topics including humanitarian intervention, preventive war, the moral status of civilians and enemy combatants, civil war and terrorism. He shows how just war theory relates to both pacifism and realism. Finally, he considers the future of war and the prospects for its obsolescence. His clear and wide-ranging discussion, richly illustrated with examples, will be invaluable for students and other readers interested in the ethical challenges posed by the changing nature of war.
eQuality: The Struggle For Web Accessibility By Persons With Cognitive Disabilities (PDF)
by Peter BlanckNever before have the civil rights of people with disabilities aligned so well with developments in information and communication technology. The center of the technology revolution is the Internet, which fosters unprecedented opportunities for engagement in democratic society. The Americans with Disabilities Act likewise is helping to ensure equal participation in society by people with disabilities. Globally, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities further affirms that persons with disabilities are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of fundamental personal freedoms. This book is about the lived struggle for disability rights, with a focus on Web equality for people with cognitive disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, and print-related disabilities. The principles derived from the right to the Web - freedom of speech and individual dignity - are bound to lead toward full and meaningful involvement in society for persons with cognitive and other disabilities.
The Political Sociology Of Human Rights
by Kate NashThe language of human rights is the most prominent 'people-centred' language of global justice today. This textbook looks at how human rights are constructed at local, national, international and transnational levels and considers commonalities and differences around the world. Through discussions of key debates in the interdisciplinary study of human rights, the book develops its themes by considering examples of human rights advocacy in international organisations, national states and local grassroots movements. Case studies relating to specific organisations and institutions illustrate how human rights are being used to address structural injustices: imperialist geopolitics, authoritarianism and corruption, inequalities created by 'freeing' markets, dangers faced by transnational migrants as a result of the securitization of borders, and violence against women.
AQA A2 Religious Studies: Religion And Ethics And Philosophy Of Religion (PDF)
by Peter Cole Richard GrayUnlock your full potential with this revision guide which provides both the key content you need to know and guidance on how to apply it for better grades My Revision Notes: AQA A2 Religious Studies: Religion and Ethics and Philosophy of Religion helps you to stay motivated and focused during your revision - and gives you the opportunity to practise and refine your skills to achieve the best grade in your exam. - Breaks down all topics into short sections - easy to read and revise from - Exam-style practice questions help confidence with the exam - 'Issues arising' section specifically helps prepare for AQA AS RS AO2 questions - Concise notes, clear layout and colourful features keep you engaged - You can check your learning with the 'test yourself' questions and tick-box design
European Union Law: Cases And Materials
by Damian Chalmers Gareth Davies Giorgio MontiThis eagerly awaited new edition has been significantly revised after extensive user feedback to meet current teaching requirements. The first major textbook to be published since the rejuvenation of the Lisbon Treaty, it retains the best elements of the first edition – the engaging, easily understandable writing style, extracts from a variety of sources showing the creation, interpretation and application of the law and comprehensive coverage. In addition it has separate chapters on EU law in national courts, governance and external relations reflecting the new directions in which the field is moving. The examination of the free movement of goods and competition law has been restructured. Chapter introductions clearly set out what will be covered in each section allowing students to approach complex material with confidence and detailed further reading sections encourage further study. Put simply, it is required reading for all serious students of EU law.
Just Health: Meeting Health Needs Fairly (PDF)
by Norman DanielsIn this book by the award-winning author of Just Healthcare, Norman Daniels develops a comprehensive theory of justice for health that answers three key questions: what is the special moral importance of health? When are health inequalities unjust? How can we meet health needs fairly when we cannot meet them all? Daniels' theory has implications for national and global health policy: can we meet health needs fairly in ageing societies? Or protect health in the workplace while respecting individual liberty? Or meet professional obligations and obligations of justice without conflict? When is an effort to reduce health disparities, or to set priorities in realising a human right to health, fair? What do richer, healthier societies owe poorer, sicker societies? Just Health: Meeting Health Needs Fairly explores the many ways that social justice is good for the health of populations in developed and developing countries.
The UK And European Human Rights: A Strained Relationship?
by Katja S. Ziegler Elizabeth Wicks Loveday HodsonThe UK's engagement with the legal protection of human rights at a European level has been, at varying stages, pioneering, sceptical, and antagonistic. The UK government, media, and public opinion have all at times expressed concerns about the growing influence of European human rights law, particularly in the controversial contexts of prisoner voting and deportation of suspected terrorists, as well as in the context of British military action abroad. British politicians and judges have also, however, played important roles in drafting, implementing, and interpreting the European Convention on Human Rights. Its incorporation into domestic law in the Human Rights Act 1998 intensified the ongoing debate about the UK's international and regional human rights commitments. Furthermore, the increasing importance of the EU in the human rights sphere has added another layer to the relationship and highlights the complex relationship(s) between the UK government, the Westminster Parliament, and judges in the UK, Strasbourg, and Luxembourg. This book analyzes the topical and contentious issue of the relationship between the UK and the European systems for the protection of human rights from doctrinal, contextual, and comparative perspectives. It explores factors that influence the relationship of the UK and European human rights. The book will be a fascinating read for scholars of human rights, constitutional law, and European law. (Series: Modern Studies in European Law) [Subject: European Law, Human Rights Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law]
Jurisprudence: Themes And Concepts
by Scott Veitch Emilios Christodoulidis Lindsay FarmerSecond edition. Jurisprudence: Themes and Concepts offers an original introduction to, and critical analysis of, the central themes studied in jurisprudence courses. The book is presented in three parts each of which contains General Themes, Advanced Topics, tutorial questions and guidance on further reading: Law and Politics, locating the place of law within the study of institutions of government Legal Reasoning, examining the contested nature of the application of law Law in Modernity, exploring the social forces that shape legal development. This second edition includes enhanced discussion of the rise of legal positivism within the context of the rise of the modern state, the changing role of natural and human rights discourse, concepts of justice in and beyond the nation state, the impact of emergency doctrines in contemporary legal regulation, and challenges to the rule of law in light of shifting and competing demands for new types of social solidarity. Accessible, interdisciplinary, and socially informed this book has been revised to take into account the latest developments in jurisprudential scholarship. Alternate ISBNs 9780415679824 9781299715363 9780203118955
Achieving Evidence-based Practice: A Handbook For Practitioners (PDF)
by Gill Collinson Susan Hamer J. A. Muir GrayThis title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This book provides a practical introduction to and overview of the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. It focuses on how to look for and appraise the available evidence, how to apply the evidence using a variety of approaches and in different organisational contexts, and how to understand different dimensions of personal and organisational change and its ethical components. Numerous examples from practice and case studies clarify theory Very readable writing style and user-friendly format with checklists of key issues Opportunities for reflective learning Update on current policy and regulatory frameworks Role of clinical governance in evidence-based practice considered.
Studying Scots Law (PDF)
by Hector L. MacqueenStudying Scots Law provides a highly readable account of the educational and training requirements for entry into the Scottish legal profession and provides essential information on law courses throughout Scotland as well as giving useful advice on study skills. Studying Scots Law provides law students with an invaluable source of reference throughout their studies. Contents includes:The Scottish Legal System - the law in Scotland;The Scottish Legal Profession;Entering the Profession - Courses;The university stage;Alternatives to the law degree;The Diploma in Legal Practice;Professional Training;Continuing legal education;Studying;Lectures, tutorials and seminars;Private study;Researching the law;Essays and examinations;Homily and epilogue;Appendices.
The Scottish Legal System (PDF)
by Ian D. Willock Hector L. Macqueen Robin M. WhiteA course on the Scottish legal system is a compulsory part of undergraduate degrees in Scots Law. The Scottish Legal System sets out to present the legal system and law of Scotland as a unique and constantly changing human enterprise and places the Scottish legal system in its broader political and social contexts. As well as case law on devolution and human rights issues in Scotland, this new fifth edition also covers:The Treaty of Lisbon 2007 as it came into force in 2009;The Scotland Act 2012;The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007;The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010;The Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010;Reference is also made to further possible reforms to the system in the future resulting from the Gill Review of Civil Justice. This text is an invaluable introduction for students and anyone with an interest in the Scottish legal system.
Legal Method, Skills And Reasoning
by Sharon HansonWritten to provide an integrated teaching tool for courses in legal method, this book encourages debate and critical thinking in new students.
The System Made Me Do It: Corruption In Post-communist Societies
by Rasma KarklinsStrike up a conversation with a citizen from the post-communist region and invariably the talk will turn to the topic of corruption - the misuse of public power for private gain. People are sure that corruption is widespread, whether from their own experiences or stories they have heard from others. They feel frustrated that there seems to be nothing they can do about it, that they are helpless, and that they are being played for fools. And many are cynical: they feel that they, too, have to play the game because "the system" compels them to do so. But what system exactly? What are the structures and mechanisms of corruption in post-communist societies? "The System Made Me Do It" is the first comprehensive study of the origin, nature, and consequences of corruption in post-communist societies. While international actors decry corruption as a major impediment to democracy building and economic development, the problem is not well understood. This book fills that gap, and suggests innovative and practical institutional strategies for containing corruption. It achieves a rare and perfect balance of disciplined analysis, practicality, and passion.
Scottish Legal System Essentials (PDF)
by Bryan Clark Gerard KeeganWhether you're studying Scots law, comparative law, law in Europe or looking to convert to Scots law, this invaluable guide will quickly equip you with all the basics of the Scottish legal system. Fully updated for the third edition, it is the ideal textbook for busy law students and revising for those all-important exams. Summary sections of Essentials Facts and Essential Cases will help you to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject.
Unlocking Criminal Law
by Tony Storey Jacqueline MartinCriminal law is a dynamic and popular element of all law degrees. Unlocking Criminal Law will ensure that you grasp the main concepts with ease providing you with an indispensable foundation in the subject. The book explains in detailed, yet straightforward, terms: Background to criminal law Homicide Actus reus Non-fatal offences against the person Mens rea Sexual offences Strict liability Theft Parties to a crime Robbery, burglary and other offences in the Theft Acts Inchoate offences Deception offences Capacity Criminal damage General defences Public order offences. The Unlocking the Law series is designed specifically to make the law accessible. Each chapter opens with a list of aims and objectives, contains activities such as quick quizzes and self-test questions, key facts charts to consolidate your knowledge, and diagrams to aid learning. Cases and judgments are prominently displayed, as are primary source quotations. Summaries help check your understanding of each chapter and there is a glossary of legal terminology. New features include problem questions with guidance on answering, as well as essay questions and answer plans, plus cases and materials exercises. The accompanying website www. unlockingthelaw. co. uk provides free resources such as multiple choice questions, key questions and answers, revision mp3s and cases and materials exercises.
Youth Justice and Social Work (PDF)
by Paul Dugmore Jane PickfordIt is vital for social work students and practitioners to understand the complexities of the youth justice system. This fully revised second edition analyses and puts into context several pieces of new legislation such as the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Youth Rehabilitation Order 2009 and the new Youth Conditional Caution. Carefully selected case studies and summaries of contemporary research help to underpin this accessible and essential resource. Ideal for students on placement, this new edition enables the reader to follow complex and often difficult legislation and law. Alternate ISBNs 9780857253217
Studying Law (PDF)
by Simon Askey Ian McleodStudying Law introduces students to the fundamental legal skills that they will need to successfully study the subject, such as case analysis, legislative interpretation, problem solving and essay writing, and to the core Law subjects themselves and the distinctions between them.
Legal English
by Rupert HaighEnglish is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Written with the needs of both practitioners and students in mind, Legal English provides a comprehensive and highly practical approach to its subject-matter and addresses the key aspects of the use of English in commercial legal contexts. Legal English covers the key areas of legal English usage for both written and oral legal communication in typical legal situations. It features expanded terminology glossaries, legal drafting troubleshooting tips, language for negotiation and contract-drafting guidance. This new fourth edition now offers more activities and examples, both in print and online, showing how language is correctly applied, as well as sample templates for commonly used written documents such as legal letters, memoranda, and contracts. Visit the Legal English companion website today: www. routledge. com/cw/haigh - Video simulations of real-life legal situations - Comprehension exercises - Gap-fill exercises - Multiple choice questions
Ethics And Value Perspectives In Social Work (PDF)
by Mel Gray Stephen A. WebbThis comprehensive text explores a full range of perspectives on values in social work. Divided into four reader friendly parts, the authors consider practice, moral, social and spiritual value perspectives, highlighting their impact on and contribution to thinking and intervention in social working. Drawing on a range of international contributors this important text includes discussion of several new perspectives, such as Islam and New Age. Encouraging a comparative and critically reflective engagement with ethics across a diversity of perspectives is therefore essential reading for all students studying ethics and values.
The English Legal System: 2016 to 2017 (17th edition)
by Gary Slapper David KellySlapper and Kelly's The English Legal Systemexplains and critically assesses how our law is made and applied. Trusted by generations of academics and students, this authoritative textbook clearly describes the legal rules of England and Wales and their collective influence as a sociocultural institution. This latest edition of The English Legal System has been substantially updated to include changes to the civil and criminal justice systems, changes in legal funding, developments in European law, and recent applications of human rights law. Key learning features include: useful chapter summaries which act as a good check point for students 'food for thought' questions at the end of each chapter to prompt critical thinking and reflection sources for further reading and suggested websites at the end of each chapter to point students towards further learning pathways; an online skills network including how tos, practical examples, tips, advice and interactive examples of English law in action. Relied upon by generations of students, Slapper and Kelly's The English Legal Systemis a permanent fixture in this ever-evolving subject.
The Struggle For The European Constitution: A Past And Future History
by Michael O'NeillThe European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction of EU integration place this comprehensive study at the forefront of the EU governance debate. O'Neill goes far beyond a simple account of the EU Constitution, focussing also on the response to the current crisis of confidence between the Union and its citizens and how those in power have responded to the challenge. Making a substantial contribution to literature on the EU, key discussion points include: The political crisis behind the Constitution The power politics at work in the negotiations How the Constitution affects EU policymaking The impact on the citizens of the EU This is essential reading for all those wishing to understand the background to one of the key areas within European Politics. Michael O'Neillis Jean Monnet Professor in EU Politics at Nottingham Trent University.
Legal Skills (PDF)
by Lisa Cherkassky Peter Morgan Neil Carter Martin Sedgley Lorraine Lucas Julia Cressey Christopher Gale Jessica Guth Ilias Kapsis Robin Lister William Onzivu Steve Rook Jackie FordThis is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the academic and practical skills needed in the study of law, including essential techniques for legal research, reasoning, writing, advocacy, negotiation, interviewing and advising.
Paths To Justice Scotland: What People In Scotland Do And Think About Going To Law (PDF)
by Hazel Genn Alan PatersonThe publication in 1999 of Paths to Justice presented the results of the most wide-ranging survey of public use of and attitudes towards the civil justice system ever conducted in England and Wales by either an independent body or governmentagency. Paths to Justice in Scotland replicates that survey,focusing upon the experiences of ordinary citizens in Scotland as they grapple with the kinds of problems that could ultimately end in the civil courts. In an era of almost unprecedented interest in the resolution of civil disputes and in the procedures and public funding available to assist in the process thereremains a lacuna in terms of knowledge of public use of the civil justice system in Scotland which this major survey sets out to fill. In it, the authors identify how often people experience problems for which there might be a legal solution and how they set about solving them. Revealing crucial differences in the approach taken to different kinds of potential legal problems, the study describes the factors that influence decisions about whether and where to seek advice about problems, and whether and when to go to law. In addition to exploring experiences of courts, tribunals and ADR processes, the study also provides important insights into public confidence in the courts and the judiciary in Scotland. For the first time the study reveals the public's perspective on access to civil justice and makes a significant contribution to debate concerning public experience, expectations and needs when trying to resolve justiciable problems.