Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. Indeed, human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally, and must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly. This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, brings the issue of human rights up to date, considering the current controversies surrounding the movement.

Discussing torture and arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism, A...

A comprehensive and hands-on introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of agent-based modeling, including detailed NetLogo examples.

Trask's Historical Linguistics, Third Edition, is an accessible introduction to historical linguistics - the study of language change over time. This engaging book is illustrated with language examples from all six continents, and covers the fundamental concepts of language change, methods for historical linguistics, linguistic reconstruction, sociolinguistic aspects of language change, language contact, the birth and death of languages, language and prehistory and the issue of very remote re...

Zielniveau C1/1

Kursbuchteil:

- transparenter Aufbau

- trainiert die vier Grundfertigkeiten sowie "Sehen und Hören", "Wortschatz" und "Grammatik" im Baukastensystem

- Checkliste zur Lernzielkontrolle am Ende jedes Bausteins

- interessante Themen aus den Bereichen Alltag, Beruf, Studium und Ausbildung

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This new Sogang Korean series is an updated version of its predecessor with the following changes:

- new Grammar textbook

- Information on social and cultural context updated and modernized

- New illustrations and more effective layout

- Complete guide for Korean language learning, covering grammar, reading, speaking, listening and writing

Description of the original Sogang Korean series:

The objective of this book is to assist readers to improve their communication skills in the Korean langu...

Door de vaak lange zinnen en het soms eigenaardige

taalgebruik van de Hoge Raad is het lezen en analyseren

van belastingarresten voor velen een onplezierige en tijdrovende

bezigheid. Bovendien worden belastingarresten

nogal eens verkeerd geïnterpreteerd. Dit boek beoogt

zowel studenten als in de praktijk werkzame fi scalisten

een praktische handleiding te bieden voor het lezen en

analyseren van belastingarresten. Uitvoerig wordt ingegaan

op de werkwijze van de Hoge Raad en op de betekenis

en reikwijd...

This book offers a concise and accessible overview and analysis of the place of large multinational and regional corporations in the political economy of global governance.May argues that not only do corporations have an impact on the institutions of global governance, but they must be understood as a multifaceted institution of global governance in their own right, controlling and shaping significant aspects of the global political economy. Topics include:What are global corporations?Corpora...

Four authentic Cambridge English Language Assessment examination papers for the revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam from 2015 These examination papers for the 2015 revised Cambridge English: First (FCE) exam provide the most authentic exam preparation available, allowing candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the exam and to practise useful exam techniques. The Student's Book with answers is perfect for independent exam practice. The accompanying Audio CDs...