Blackwell Recommends October 09

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OCTOBER 2009

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Essential Titles in Political Science & Law Forthcoming and new titles inside Choice recommended and award winning titles Print and electronic title availability

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brill academic publishers

The Yearbook on Polar Law Volume 1 : 2009

cambridge university press

Anti-Cartel Enforcement Worldwide 3 Vol. Set Edited by Maher M. Dabbah and Barry E. Hawk

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The first volume in a new series covering human rights, governance, environmental law, law of the sea, territorial claims, exploitation of resources, trade law, shipping and international organizations in the Arctic and Antarctic.

This comprehensive multicontributor collection by experts in the field includes details about every jurisdiction where a mechanism for anti-cartel regulation has been introduced.

Martinus Nijhoff Publishers / Brill Academic Publishers, October 2009 HB 9789004178410

€ 150.00 The Yearbook of Polar Law

Cambridge University Press, August 2009 HB

9780521897211

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£55 Introductory Offer Price £495.00 to 30th November 2009.

List price £550.00.

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DJøF publishing

Business and Politics in the European Union Cases in Services, Agriculture and Textiles Peter Nedergaard

The Copenhagen Protocol on Climate Change An International Negotiation Competition : Written Submissions Edited by Laura Nielsen, Peter Pagh & Anita Rønne

This book demonstrates that rational choice has a contribution to make to improve policy-making and attempts to further develop rational choice theory as a more general as well as a more useful and policy oriented theory of political science.

Papers from The Copenhagen Competition for law students on legal problems related to the emissions trading system and the international framework. This publication is intended to serve as inspiration and support for politicians, advisors and researchers in the further work towards COP15.

Djøf Publishing, Summer 2009 HB 9788757420838

£40.00/€46.00

Djøf Publishing, Spring 2009 HB 9788757420968

£32.00/€37.00

elsevier science & technology

Architect’s Legal Handbook The Law for Architects 9th ed.

Edited by Anthony Speaight

The ninth edition includes all the latest developments in the law that affect an architect’s work, and provides comprehensive coverage of relevant UK law topics.

Elsevier Science & Technology, January 2010 PB 9781856176279

£39.99

coming soon

Estates Gazette Law Reports.

2009 Volume 2 Hazel Marshall

EGLR comprise the most significant property cases determined in any given year, cases are selected by HH Judge Hazel Marshall QC, Senior Chancery Judge at the Central London County Court.

Estates Gazette Ltd / Elsevier Science & Technology, December 2009 PB 9780728205611

£115.50

coming soon

Law of Estate Agency 5th ed.

John Murdoch

The JCT 05 Standard Building Contract Law & Administration 2nd ed.

Issaka Ndekugri and Michael E. Rycroft

Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict 2nd ed.

3 Vol. Set Lester R. Kurtz

political science & law

Covers important developments that have occurred in the past five years since the 4th edition was published. In addition, amendments to the Estate Agents Act 1979 are outlined and necessary case law on matters such as commission and liability for property misdescriptions are provided.

The second edition to the authors’ earlier award-winning The JCT98 Building Contract clarifies complex issues surrounding obligations and rights under the contract which makes it an essential reference.

This reference work provides timely and useful information about antagonism and reconciliation in all contexts of public and personal life.

“An indispensable Encyclopedia” Journal of Peace Psychology, 6:2, 2000, pp. 177-179

Estates Gazette Ltd / Elsevier Science & Technology, August 2009 PB 9780728205598

£36.99

Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd / Elsevier Science & Technology, March 2009 PB 9781856176293

£29.99

Academic Press / Elsevier Science & Technology, August 2008 HB 9780123695031

£500.00

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mohr siebeck

Intellectual Property and Private International Law Edited by Stefan Leible and Ansgar Ohly

There is growing awareness among specialists that choice of law and jurisdiction issues in intellectual property disputes are both complex and highly important. In this title, key problems are discussed by eminent scholars of both disciplines.

Handwörterbuch des Europäischen Privatrechts (A Handbook of European Private Law) (Published in German)

This handbook provides both academics and practitioners with a concise and convenient account of the present state of European private law, and forms an important basis for its consistent development in the future.

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161500558

€ 59.00 Geistiges Eigentum und Wettbewerbsrecht

Mohr Siebeck, September 2009 HB 9783161499180

€ 240.00

2 Vol. Set Edited by Jürgen Basedow et al

oxford university press

Principles, Definitions and Model Rules of European Private Law Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR)

A major authority for the future development of European Private Law, this reference work will be invaluable for researchers in comparative law and European legal history.

Oxford University Press, December 2009

Satow’s Diplomatic Practice is an indispensible guide for anyone working in or studying the field of diplomacy.

Oxford University Press, September 2009

HB

9780199573752

£650.00

Edited by Christian von Bar and Eric Clive coming soon

Satow’s Diplomatic Practice 6th ed.

Edited by Ivor Roberts

The Oxford History of the Laws of England, Volumes XI, XII, and XIII 1820-1914 coming soon

HB 9780199559275

£110.00

An indispensible resource for law and history libraries, this landmark series continues with three volumes devoted to the period 1820-1914.

Oxford University Press, December 2009 HB

9780199258833

£450.00 The Oxford History of the Laws of England Series

Edited by William Cornish et al

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sage publications ltd

The Sage Handbook of European Studies Edited by Chris Rumford

This exhaustive and timely handbook offers balanced coverage of the political, social, economic, cultural and institutional dimensions of Europe.

Sage Publications Ltd, June 2009 HB

9781412933957

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The Sage Handbook of Power Edited by Stewart R. Clegg & Mark Haugaard

Power is arguably one of the key concepts within the social sciences. This handbook draws on many disciplines, including politics, sociology and cultural studies.

Sage Publications Ltd, February 2009 HB

9781412934008

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saqi books

Democracy Building and Democracy Erosion Political Change North and South of the Mediterranean

European Neighbourhood policies failed to promote democracy. This book explains why certain short-term goals of the EU are undermining its democratic principles.

Saqi Books, October 2009 HB 9780863566295

£45.00

Edited by Eberhard Kienle

taylor & francis

Understanding Law and Society Max Travers

This book provides an accessible yet sophisticated introduction to, and overview of, the central themes, problems and debates around the sociology of law.

Routledge-Cavendish / Taylor & Francis Ltd, July 2009

HB 9780415430326

£85.00 PB 9780415430333

£28.99 Echo eBook Single User Access 9780203871256

US$140.00 EBL eBook ISBN

9780203871256

US$140.00 Equity and Trusts 6th ed.

Alastair Hudson

An authoritative reference and comprehensive introduction to equity and trusts, this leading textbook provides a genuinely modern approach to this crucial area of the law.

Routledge-Cavendish / Taylor & Francis Ltd, July 2009

HB 9780415499859

£90.00 PB 9780415497718

£32.99 Echo eBook Single User Access 9780203876725

US$180.00 EBL eBook ISBN

9780203876725

US$180.00 willan publishing

Key Readings in Criminology Edited by Tim Newburn

A comprehensive single-volume collection of readings in criminology, it provides students with over 150 readings from original criminological texts and key articles.

Willan Publishing, September 2009 HB 9781843924036

£95.00 PB 9781843924029

£34.99

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