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. ...

Through an interdisciplinary synthesis combining social theory social policy & the empirical findings of social science research this title bridges the gap between theory & practice offering an incisive theoretical account of childhood that is grounded in substantive areas of childrens lives such as health education crime & the family. This furthers understanding of the impact of policy on childrens everyday lives & social experiences. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The fifth edition of this successful textbook 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. New to this edition are: Hundreds of revised graphics to complement the fully updated text New illustrations & photos printed in full colour for the first time New chapters on sustainability ventilation & decoration. This highly sought after text concentrates on principles & practice rather than details & regulations & retains it's easy to follow format & highly accessible style. In doing so it enables the reader to demonstrate a comprehensive & genuine understanding of modern house construction & its evolution over the last 100 years. The Construction of Houses is not only an essential read for students surveyors developers & planning professionals but also the interested lay person considering their first building project. ...

This book offers a clear explanation of the principles & practice of construction planning programming & control during the preparation & construction stages of a project. The book is written in the context of current procurement & contractual arrangements & JCT2005 NEC3 & ICE7 contracts are covered. The statutory framework within which construction projects must be managed is explained & the topic of construction hazard & risk is covered in detail. A variety of programming techniques are explained & the development of safe construction sequences & methods is particularly emphasised. The control of time money & resources are considered in a risk management context & a complete chapter is devoted to cash flow. The third edition has been extensively updated & extended to include new materials on: * Hazard identification * Risk assessment * Health & safety management * CDM 2007 * Construction sequences & method statements * Delay analysis * Waste management & Site Waste Management Plans The final three chapters are devoted to individual case studies which have been selected to illustrate the practical application of the principles explained in the book & to provide examples of current procedures adopted by major contractors. The content is designed to provide a clear & comprehensive text for undergraduates on construction management surveying & civil engineering degree courses. ...

* Fully revised & updated with the latest information & techniques & covering new issues such as sustainability so students have everything they need for a modern course. * Bridges the gap between Student & Professional: content & style is pitched to support students with an illustrated & explanative approach whilst preparing them for the look & feel of professional handbooks. * Provides students with a comprehensive & reliable guide to construction technology from well-known authors Roy Chudley & Roger Greeno. * Provides expert content in an accessible style with clear concise text & detailed explanative illustrations. *

Includes:: references to current Building & Construction Regulations British & European Standards.

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