This work maps out the history, beliefs, influence and interactions of the world's religions. The world's religions have emerged as one of the great geopolitical forces shaping our lives. Understanding these beliefs is crucial to understanding ethnic tension and the clash of cultures as well as being fundamental to world peace. Even where people have moved away from formal religious practices...

Deals with basic problems of international civil procedure, such as jurisdiction, recognition of foreign judgements, proof of foreign law. This work is a compilation of articles published in several law reviews and liberi amicorum.

Explains and evaluates the Australian constitutional system in relation to the classical principles of constitutional government such as the rule of law, separation of powers, representation, executive responsibility, federalism and fundamental rights.

The purpose of this book is to provide a clear and concise guide to the key elements of Essential Evidence. The books in the Cavendish Essential series are intended as a helpful revision aid for the law student, primarily at undergraduate level, but they will be helpful to any students studying law as part of their course.

Looking at the early years of a child's life, "Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the Early Years" provides information on the services that are available for those from birth to five years, and addresses issues related to identification, assessment, teaching and learning and family support. It is illustrated with case studies provided by parents and practitioners.

Are bad girls casualties of patriarchy, a necessary evil, or visionary pioneers? The authors in this volume propose shifts in our perceptions of bad girls by providing new ways to understand them through the case of Japan. By tracing the concept of the bad girl as a product of specific cultural assumptions and historical settings, Bad Girls of Japan...