Law

Defending Human Rights in Russia

This book, by tracing Kovalyov's political career, shows how human rights developed in Russia in late Soviet and post Soviet times.

Politics of Atrocity and Reconciliation

Humphrey examines contemporary political violence and atrocity in the context of the crisis of the nation-state. This book provides a theoretical and comparative analysis of the legacies of violence for social reconstruction.

Power and Governance in a Partially Globalized World

This book is a selection of his most recent essays which address such core issues as interdependence, institutions, the development of international law, globalization and global governance.

Arbitration Practice in Construction Contracts

This book considers each stage in the course of an arbitration in detail, from the claimant's decision to seek the means of resolving a dispute to the arbitrator's award.

Avoiding Claims

An important and practical guide for the construction industry professional, this book enables the reader to appreciate the nature and seriousness of wide ranging liability in the construction industry. The question-and-answer format makes it simple, direct and easy to use.

Foundations of Engineering Contracts

A highly readable guide that explains the main features applicable to engineering contracts. The book is particularly suitable for those new to the subject who will find practical guidance on understanding contracts in a wide range of civil engineering and construction works.

Post-Construction Liability and Insurance

An essential reference for lawyers and insurance companies, especially in construction law and insurance. Required reading for construction professionals involved in international work.

Building Regulations Explained

This fully revised, essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control, including new legislation up to Spring 2000 and important revision to parts B, K, M and N.

Religion and American Law

Encompassing cases from the colonial period to the Supreme Court's important decisions in 1997, this pioneering volume is written in a clear, concise style that will be useful to professionals and specialists and accessible to students.

Logic of Liberal Rights

This book integrates themes in legal theory, political science and moral philosophy, as well as the philosophy of logic and language, including free speech, religious freedom, privacy, torture, unlawful detention and private property.