Written by one of the world's leading international lawyers this is a landmark publication in the teaching of international law International law can be defined as 'the rules governing the legal relationship between nations & states' but in reality it is much more complex with political diplomatic & socio-economic factors shaping the law & its application This refreshingly clear concise textbook encourages students to view international law as a dynamic system of organizing the world Bringing international law back to its first principles the book is organised around four questions where does it come from? To whom does it apply? How does it resolve conflict? What does it say? Building on these questions with both academic rigour & clarity of expression Professor Klabbers breathes life & energy into the subject Footnotes point students to the wider academic debate while chapter introductions & final remarks reinforce learning ...

This new edition of International Law confirms the text's status as the definitive book on the subject Combining both his expertise as academic & practitioner Malcolm Shaw's survey of the subject motivates & challenges both student & professional By offering an unbeatable combination of clarity of expression & academic rigour he ensures both understanding & critical analysis in an engaging & authoritative style The text has been updated throughout to reflect recent case law & treaty developments It retains the detailed references which encourage & assist further reading & study ...

Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade largely because of its central place in discussions such as the Iraq War & Guantanamo the World Trade Organisation the anti-capitalist movement the Kyoto Convention on climate change & the apparent failure of the international system to deal with the situations in Palestine & Darfur & the plights of refugees & illegal immigrants around the world This Very Short Introduction explains what international law is what its role in international society is & how it operates Vaughan Lowe examines what international law can & cannot do & what it is & what it isn't doing to make the world a better place Focussing on the problems the world faces Lowe uses terrorism environmental change poverty & international violence to demonstrate the theories & practice of international law & how the principles can be used for international co-operation ...

This is the seventh edition of International Management Behavior an established text for students & executives developing the knowledge perspective & skills required for leading & managing people in global business This guide provides a comprehensive overview of international management structured around the core challenges & opportunities faced by global managers This encompasses the role of the global manager working on an individual & organizational level & understanding how to manage a diverse workforce Individual chapters address key subjects including the global mindset working effectively across cultures strategy execution change management & working in global teams This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent developments in ethics & corporate sustainability Based on over 40 years of teaching & research International Management Behavior 7e is designed to stimulate & facilitate learning This text combines a wealth of theoretical knowledge with current real-world examples across a range of cultures & industry sectors The authors focus on research that provides the most immediate practical guidance for managers with well-chosen examples to demonstrate practical implementation & bring key concepts to life To accompany the revised & updated seventh edition of International Management Behavior updated instructor support material has been supplied at wwwwileycomgolane 7e including Power Point slides & teaching notes This instructor site has been designed in conjunction with the main text to assist the teaching & development of global leaders ...

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In recent years global migration has transformed in terms of its numbers & reach its political significance & its impact The rising rates of international migration have been matched by growing public & media interest around the world Today the political & media attention on migration & greater public interest & concern feed into an international debate that is all too often poorly informed & one-sided This Very Short Introduction looks at the phenomenon of international human migration
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- & offers an objective stance on the topic & its benefits & challenges Khalid Koser reveals the opportunities migration presents that must be taken advantage of in the current economic climate & debunks common myths to demonstrate that society as we now know it cannot function without migrants Using interviews with migrants from around the world Koser presents the human side of issues such as asylum human trafficking migrant smuggling & the international labour force inviting readers to come to their own conclusions on the international migration situation today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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The third edition of the award-winning International Organizations has been thoroughly revised & updated to take into account new developments & shifting power relations since 2009 as well as the most current scholarship As before the authors provide a comprehensive in-depth examination of the full range of international organizations 600 pages Karns Margaret P ...

The most authoritative comprehensive & balanced overview of international relations in the Middle East this respected textbook helps students get to grips with this fascinating & challenging subject area A team of expert scholars combines a history of the region with analysis of key themes actors & conflicts using a range of learning features & online resources to support student learning Offering a wide range of perspectives this book exposes students to different approaches to the subject & encourages them to think critically in order to draw their own conclusions The text features a range of case studies & 'micro-cases' throughout demonstrating the relevance of international relations theory in the contemporary Middle East & helping students to apply their learning to real world situations The fourth edition features a new chapter on the Arab Spring highlighting this significant development in contemporary Middle Eastern international relations & an expanded discussion of rising powers in the region such as Russia & China The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre to help students take their learning further For students
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- Build on the themes covered in each chapter with extended chapter exercises
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Bringing together the most influential scholars in the field the fourth edition of this best-selling text provides unrivalled coverage of International Relations theories & arguments Dunne Kurki & Smith explore the full spectrum of theoretical perspectives & debates ranging from the historically dominant traditions of realism liberalism & Marxism to postcolonialism & green theory Each chapter is dedicated to a particular theory & features a case study that bridges theory & practice & shows how theory can be used to explain real-world political dilemmas Spotlights on key books & articles encourage readers to go beyond the textbook & explore important works in the field & new case study questions encourage analytical thinking & help readers understand the value of applying theory to concrete political problems The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which provides additional resources for both lecturers & students For students
- Expand your reading with web links organized by chapter that point you to pertinent articles & useful websites
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With chapters on all the major theories of international relations accompanied by contemporary examples from popular culture film & literature this Third Edition is the ideal introduction to the key perspectives in the field Key features 30 new content with all chapters revised & updated Useful learning features including further reading 'questions to ponder' 'common pitfalls' & 'taking it further' boxes to help you extend your thinking beyond the classroom Invaluable chapters on getting the best out of your knowledge of International Relations Theory in essays & exams including real life examples of best practice ...