This title examines the various functions of local governments within federal systems.
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"From the fortuitous discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls by a stray goat, to the wonderfully bizarre beginnings that led to the aptly named Just Enough Room Island and even the royal romance that led shipwrecked lovers to discover Madeira, Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to…
Merger Control Worldwide is a comprehensive, multi-contributor collection which sets out the details of every jurisdiction where a mechanism for merger control is in place. A concise, practical account is given of the relevant law in each jurisdiction, presented with the aid of …
Merger control has emerged as a growing area of competition law within the last decade. Merger operations can impact on a number of jurisdictions and may require regulatory notification and approval in more than one. Merger Control Worldwide provides practitioners and policy-mak…
"Widely relevant, Market Threads makes a significant contribution to the social science literature which explores actual existing markets. Conceiving markets as fields of power and tussle, Caliskan brings the formation of many kinds of prices to life in a meticulous, transcontin…
"The Ultimate Rule of Law addresses the age-old tension between law and politics by examining whether the personal beliefs of judges come into play in adjudicating on issues of religious freedom, sex discrimination, and social and economic rights. Decisions by the Supreme Courts…
This title provides an introduction to international relations (IR), supporting over 300,000 students taking their first steps in IR and beyond.
Nous allons tous être touchés par le réchauffement climatique... il est temps d'agir ! Ce livre montre les conséquences d'un climat à "plus quatre degrés" pour nos sociétés et pour chacun d'entre nous, depuis le développement des catastrophes naturelles jusqu'à l'érosion de la …
The History of cartography
by Woodward, David, Harley, J.B., (John Brian), Lewis, G. Malcolm
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This internationally focused handbook provides valuable insight into the trends and developments of tax administrations. The book provides a complete, systematic overview of modern tax administration. The book includes chapters on taxation; core business of a tax administration;…
"More than half the world's population lives in cities, and that proportion is expected to rise to three-quarters by 2050. Urbanization is a global phenomenon, but the way cities are developing, the experience of city life, and the prospects for the future of cities vary widely …
Comprehensively assessing anthropology's engagement with climate change, this volume both maps out exciting trajectories for research and issues a call to action. Linking sophisticated knowledge to effective actions, 'Anthropology and Climate Change' is essential for students an…
How does the evolution of global capitalism shape patterns and processes of migration? How does migration in turn shape and intersect with the forces at work in the global economy? How should we understand the relationship between migration and development, and how is migration …
How does the evolution of global capitalism shape patterns and processes of migration? How does migration in turn shape and intersect with the forces at work in the global economy? How should we understand the relationship between migration and development, and how is migration …