Malaysia's constitution was set at the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957 along the lines of the Westminster model embracing federalism & constitutional monarchy. That it has endured is explained in terms of the social contract agreed between the leaders of the three main ethnic groups (Malay Chinese Indian) before independence. However increasing ethnic tension erupted in violence in 1969 after which the social contract was remade in ways that contradicted the basic assumptions underlying the 1957 Constitution. The outcome was an authoritarian state that implemented affirmative action in an attempt to orchestrate rapid economic development & more equitable distribution. In recent years constitutionalism as enshrined in the 1957 Constitution but severely challenged during the high-authoritarianism of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's developmental state has become increasingly relevant once again. However conflict over religion has replaced ethnicity as a source of discord. This book examines the Malaysian approach to constitutional governance in light of authoritarianism & continuing inter-communal strife & explains the ways in which a supposedly doomed colonial text has come to be known as 'our constitution'. ...

This book provides a critical introduction to the history & current meaning of the United States Constitution. It is organised around two themes: Firstly the US Constitution is old short & difficult to amend. These characteristics have made constitutional interpretation especially by the US Supreme Court the primary mechanism for adapting the Constitution to ever-changing reality. Secondly the Constitution creates a structure of political opportunities that allows political actors including political parties to pursue the preferred policy goals even to the point of altering the very structure of politics. Politics that is often gives meaning to the Constitution. Deploying these themes to examine the structure of the national government federalism judicial review & individual rights the book provides basic information about & deeper insights into the way the US constitutional system has developed & what it means today. ...

Constitutional & Administrative Law (Public Law) is a dynamic & challenging area of law which has an impact on all of our lives. Whenever a government is elected a new piece of legislation is passed or a citizens rights are abused it is Public Law which provides the legal framework within which government & administration functions. Hilaire Barnetts classic textbook equips students with an understanding of the constitutions past present & future by analysing & illustrating the political & socio-historical contexts which have shaped the major rules & principles of public law as well as ongoing constitutional reform. Having undergone a rigorous editing process to offer a more concise account of public law today contemporary developments covered in this edition include the UKs first coalition government for nearly 60 years & recent proposals to introduce fixed-term parliaments & electoral reform. Key learning features include: introductory chapter overviews outlining the topics & concepts covered; short chapter summaries to distil & reflect upon the main points raised; marginal cross-references which help students to recognise connections across topics; a comprehensive companion website featuring enhanced coverage & a pathway for further study across a variety of topics Mapped to the common course outline this textbook offers full coverage of the Public Law syllabus. Written in a clear & understandable style Constitutional & Administrative Law is an invaluable resource for every student of Public Law. ...

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject providing a reliable & invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics & renowned for their clarity these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Constitutional & Administrative Law remains highly popular with undergraduates for its clear writing style & the ease with which the author guides the reader through key principles of public law. The seventh edition incorporates all significant developments in this ever-changing area of the law. The book also

Includes:: a range of useful features to help students get to grips with the subject matter. These include extensive further reading suggestions to support deeper research a large number of self-test questions to help reinforce knowledge & chapter summaries & numbered paragraphs to aid navigation & revision. Highly praised by lecturers & students alike this book is a must for undergraduates of all levels. Oxford Public Law Resouce Centre The book is supported online by the Oxford Public Law Resource Centre offering the following useful resources:
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The sixth edition of Ian Lovelands acclaimed Constitutional Law Administrative Law & Human Rights continues to provide in-depth coverage of the core elements of a constitutional & administrative law syllabus. In addition it explores the latest ongoing debates around potential constitutional reforms. This highly engaging text provides a unique cross-disciplinary approach to the subject with emphasis on material drawn from political theory political science & social history. The authors stimulating narrative style encourages critical analysis ensuring that the reader gains a fundamental appreciation of public law in its wider context. ...

Constructing Identity in & around Organizations is the second volume in Perspectives on Process Organization Studies a series which explores an emerging approach to the study of organizations that focuses on (understanding) activities interactions & change as essential properties of organizations rather than structures & state
- an approach which prioritizes activity over product change over persistence novelty over continuity & expression over determination. The constructing of identities
- those processes through which actors in & around organizations claim accept negotiate affirm stabilize maintain reproduce challenge disrupt destabilize repair or otherwise relate to their sense of selves & others
- has become a critically important topic in the study of organizations. This volume attempts to amplify
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- contemporary debates amongst identity scholars that question established notions of identity as essence" "entity " or "thing". It calls for alternative approaches to understanding identity & its significance in contexts in & around organizations by conceptualizing it as "process"
- that is being continually under construction. Based in diverse theoretical & philosophical traditions & contexts contributions by leading scholars to this volume offer new perspectives on how individual & organizational identities evolve & come to be constructed through ongoing activities & interactions."





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This work provides a student-centred learning approach to all aspects of bricklaying. It contains questions & activities that allow students to assess their progress & evaluate what they have learnt. Written in a student friendly style it contains excellent diagrams to clearly illustrate each section. ...

Construction industry professionals produce terms of contracts all the time; whenever they write a

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Is there a difference between inspecting & supervizing? What does 'time-barred' mean? Is the contractor entitled to take possession of a section of the work even though it is the contractor's fault that possession is not practicable? Construction law can be a minefield. Professionals need answers which are pithy & straightforward as well as legally rigorous. The two hundred questions in the book are real questions picked from the thousands of telephone enquiries David Chappell has received as a Specialist Adviser to the Royal Institute of British Architects. The material is considerably updated from the first edition
- weeded extended & almost doubled in coverage. The questions range in content from extensions of time liquidated damages & loss and/or expense to issues of warranties bonds novation practical completion defects valuation certificates & payment architects' instructions adjudication & fees. Brief footnotes & a table of cases are included for those who wish to investigate further. This will be an invaluable reference for architects project managers contractors QSs employers & others involved in construction.
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This work is aimed specifically at those students & practitioners who require a broad understanding of building construction as part of a wider sphere of professional activity. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles & practice of modern construction & services. In addition most chapters contain information on earlier construction techniques to reflect the age profile of the UK housing stock. This fourth edition has a revised text & hundreds of revised graphics new illustrations & photos an additional chapter on concrete housing & an eight page colour section showing a series of photographs of a modern housing development. This book is the recommended construction text at a number of colleges & universities. It concentrates on principles & practice rather than details & regulations. In doing so it should enable the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive & genuine understanding of modern house construction & its evolution over the last 100 years. ...