Online multi-user platforms like World of Warcraft and Twitter have one common regulatory mechanism; the End User License Agreement. This document forms the cornerstone of
the regulatory system within each of these spaces. Yet it is regularly contravened by users and providers alike. [...]
This chapter sits in a volume of work on urban law and aims to set out some preliminary thoughts in this field. It answers the question “Is there such a thing as ‘urban
law’?” with a resounding “Yes!” It aims to present a paradigm of the urban as one of change and complexity. [...]
International law has never been more relevant. It touches every corner of the globe and it even extends beyond Earth's atmosphere and into space. It regulates relations between
states, between states and their populations, between states and international organization, and between any combination of these actors. [...]
Modern social and political thought has approached the questions of politics, law, and citizenship from the vantage point of a fundamental divide between the occidental and
oriental, or archaic and modern, institutions. This article creates a concept, the gift of law, by staging two gift-giving practices as two historical moments: Greek [...]
This three-volume set is the definitive reference tool for criminology and criminal justice students, researchers and practitioners worldwide. John Muncie presents a comprehensive
collection of classic and contemporary pieces that define the study of crime. Each volume includes an introduction by the editor, to contextualize the historical, [...]
This three-volume set of original (classic and contemporary) readings is designed to reveal the broad range of crime control strategies typically encountered in criminal justice
systems worldwide. Such a collection is particularly timely not only because of growing concerns over the development of `new punitive' responses to offenders (mass [...]
The German Library Association (dbv) expresses concern regarding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations, advocating for stronger protection
mechanisms for culture, education, and media. The dbv highlights the lack of transparency in the negotiations and fears that cultural and educational exemptions are [...]
The German Library Association advocates for the equal treatment of printed books and e-books. It highlights the increasing popularity of e-books, with significant growth in
readership and public library lending. However, libraries face challenges related to licensing, copyright limitations, and taxation disparities. [...]
The German Library Association (dbv) advocates for amending the Working Hours Act to allow public libraries to open on Sundays. Currently, scientific libraries are permitted
to open on Sundays, while public libraries are not, creating an imbalance. The dbv emphasizes the importance of libraries in providing access to information and culture, [...]
The rapid expansion of biotechnology during the past decade has created widespread debate and concern within the agricultural sector and consumer groups. This article examines
the monopolisation of bio-technology and the political economy of genetically modified (GM) food. [...]
