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With an emphasis on data, theory and policy, the third edition of this introductory-level text book tackles each issue by exploring three key questions in each chapter: What does the data tell us about what has been happening to the American economy? What are the economic theories needed to understand what has been happening?.

"The familiar problems of democratic capitalism have given way to a deep crisis challenging the basic forms of governance introduced around the late 18th century and then gradually expanded and developed until the late 20th century. Associative Democracy and the Crises of Representative Democracies argues that we are in urgent need of normative guidelines and a strong understanding of a broad range of institutional options and innovative experiments in associative democracy in order to address the structural problems that existing institutional arrangements are confronted with whilst maintaining and strengthening democratic forms of government and governance. The argument is developed against the background of a thorough survey of empirical social scientific studies on the crises of capitalisms and representative democracies. This book focuses primarily on democratic alternatives, though it also works out principles and institutions of democratic socialism as alternatives to capitalism. After introducing the theoretical approach, the book illustrates the ways this framework of analysis can be of use, with particular focus on three issues that are highly topical when it comes to the challenges our institutions are confronted with: democratic governance in relation to ecological crises and uncertainty; the threats to democracy raised by the crisis of political parties and representative party-democracy, and the challenges related to privatization and marketization of public services, particularly in healthcare. The book concludes by exploring opportunities to democratize the economy, locating viable alternatives to capitalism in the tradition of democratic socialism. This urgent and thought-provoking book will be of great interest to academics and students in various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including political science, sociology, and economics"--

Global Environmental Institutions provides the most accessible and succinct overview of the major global institutions attempting to protect the natural environment, describing their creation and operation, decision-making processes, interactions with other institutions, and impact. Fully updated throughout, this third edition maintains the clear structure of previous editions, examining the underlying causes of global environmental problems creation of global environmental institutions effectiveness of action undertaken by these institutions Providing an overview of the United Nations Environment Programme alongside other entities that play important roles in global environmental governance, this book examines institutions by issue area and introduces organizations with a specific focus on protecting endangered species and biodiversity, the atmosphere, the ocean environment, and regulating the transboundary movement of hazardous substances. Drawing on the latest scholarship, and written by an acknowledged expert in the field, this study is essential reading for students of environmental politics and international organizations.

"In this second edition, award-winning educator Sue Ellen Christian offers students an accessible and informed guide to how they can consume and create media intentionally and critically. The textbook applies media literacy principles and critical thinking to the key issues facing young adults today, from analyzing and creating media messages to verifying information and understanding online privacy. Through discussion prompts, writing exercises, key terms, and links, readers are provided with a framework from which to critically consume and create media in their everyday lives. This new edition includes updates covering privacy aspects of AI, VR and the metaverse, and a new chapter on digital audiences, gaming, and the creative and often unpaid labor of social media and influencers. Chapters examine news literacy, online activism, digital inequality, social media and identity and global media corporations, giving readers a nuanced understanding of the key concepts at the core of media literacy. Concise, creative and curated, this book highlights the cultural, political and economic dynamics of media in contemporary society, and how consumers can mindfully navigate their daily media use. This textbook is perfect for students and educators of media literacy, journalism and education looking to build their understanding in an engaging way"--

Das Studienbuch behandelt die Entwicklung des römischen Rechts im patrizischen Adelsstaat, in der Republik, während des Prinzipats und in der Kaiserzeit. Dabei werden die einzelnen Rechtsbereiche und ihre Veränderungen im Laufe der Jahrhunderte dargestellt. Beleuchtet werden des Weiteren die maßgeblichen politischen und gesellschaftlichen Hintergründe, die für das Verständnis der Rechtsentwicklung unerlässlich sind. Vorteile des Werkes sind: Darstellung anhand von Entwicklung und Aufbau des römischen Staates; Erläuterung der Wechselwirkungen von rechtlicher und politischer Entwicklung; Ausblick auf die Rezeption des römischen Rechts im Mittelalter.

Dieses Standardwerk enthält eine Gesamtdarstellung des modernen Völkerrechts. Es dient als Wegweiser zur Durchdringung der zunehmenden Komplexität und Verrechtlichung internationaler Beziehungen sowie zur Erfassung der Strukturen des völkerrechtlichen Normenbestands. Dabei stellt das Studienbuch nicht nur die zwischen Völkerrechtssubjekten geltenden Rechtsregeln umfassend dar, sondern berücksichtigt ebenso aktuelle Entwicklungen und hinterfragt diese kritisch. Es überzeugt durch eine klar strukturierte, instruktive Darstellung, hohen Praxisbezug, systematische Einbindung realer Situationen sowie thematisch verortete Literatur zur weiteren Vertiefung. Das Werk richtet sich primär an Studierende, Referendarinnen und Referendare. Aufgrund seiner stofflichen Tiefe eignet es sich aber auch als Nachschlagewerk für international arbeitende Behörden sowie die Rechtsanwalt- und Richterschaft

Now in its fourth edition, Bantekas and Oette's textbook on international human rights law is the key text around the globe for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in law and other disciplines with a human rights dimension. It covers theoretical approaches to rights as well its practice, from grassroots activism to strategic litigation. In addition to classical topics of human rights, the book includes chapters on the interface between investment/trade and human rights, terrorism, the protection of vulnerable persons (such as LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, older persons and others), the rights of women, international criminal and humanitarian law, the right to development and sustainable development, reparations and victims' rights, and many others. It has been widely adopted by instructors across the globe for LLM/JD and LLB courses.

Offers a radically new account that advances the modern scholarly understanding of Babylonian Jewish history and society, and of Sasanian rule. Building upon recent developments in the study of the Sasanian Empire, the book offers a more direct model of Sasanian rule, within and against which Jews invariably positioned and defined themselves.

Contemporary challenges to democracy include populism, extremism, truth denial, and authoritarianism. This book provides a compelling response to these challenges, arguing that the crisis of democracy can be overcome by a citizen-centric deliberative approach.