Desmond Ball 
The Transformation of Security in the Asia/Pacific Region [PDF ebook] 

Supported by genuine historical cases, this book argues that certain new technologies in warfare can not only be justified within the current framework of the just war theory, but that their use is m …

European Politics expertly and accessibly surveys the history, institutions, and issues that are essential for understanding contemporary European politics. Exploring a central question—’what is Euro …

Technology and particularly the Internet have caused many changes in the realm of politics. Aspects of engineering, computer science, mathematics, or natural science can be applied to politics. …

“This is an excellent work. It is deeply researched, and the analysis of case law will prove very valuable to practitioners and academics seeking a synthesis of the law on an issue”. The Rt. Hon. L …

Originally published in 1988, this book was written at a time of excessive budgetary costs, huge surpluses and damaging trade conflicts. This study examines why a crisis situation was allowed to deve …

Armed conflict poses a huge threat to public health but perhaps not in the way you would think. It”s time to reconsider our entire approach to human security. Thanks to our increasingly connected …

Error-proofing in the production process of pharmaceuticals isn‘t just a matter of good business, it has life-and-death implications for consumers. The 2013 Drug Quality and Security Act introduces …

This work analyses in a historical and comparative perspective the relationship between the family and the welfare state in two Mediterranean countries: Italy and Spain. Two aims form the focus of …

The European Community has committed itself to promoting ”economic and social cohesion” across its regions. Its expenditure – via the ”structural funds” – for these purposes is set to double by 1 …