Edited by Paul Torremans, Irini Stamatoudi, Peter K. Yu, Bernd J. Jütte
The Encyclopedia of Intellectual Property Law is quite simply the definitive reference work in the field. Bringing together over 300 authors from across the world, the Encyclopedia sheds light on the current global state of Intellectual ...
This forward-thinking Handbook explores two major research strands in the fast-developing field of culture and network analysis: the underlying social networks of culture, and the cultural bases of social networks.
This new edition of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Law and Economics presents a state-of-the-art overview of the literature in the area of law and economics.
Edited by Duane A. Gill, Liesel Ritchie, Nnenia M. Campbell
The Encyclopedia of Technological Hazards and Disasters in the Social Sciences brings together an array of global experts to investigate, explore and analyse human-caused disaster events. Providing insights into both the origins and afte...
This informative book deconstructs two key myths in economic theory and policy, that inflation is always a monetary problem, and that inflation can be contained by raising interest rates. Imad A. Moosa identifies many of the causes of th...
In this thoroughly revised second edition, Anne Laure Bandle explores the process of attribution of artworks and antiques at auction and the commercial directive of auction houses when authenticating art and protecting themselves against...
This book investigates the integration of emerging technologies within Islamic finance, reconciling Islamic values with contemporary financial innovations and ensuring ethical integrity in the face of rapid digital transformation. It del...
This indispensable guide enables the reader to develop confidence and capacity in understanding the fundamentals of entrepreneurship education. Colin Jones provides support for those seeking continuous pedagogical development, and examin...
Examining the role of elections and top-down democracy promotion in Africa, this book focuses on how and why electoral contests are associated with division and violence. It considers whether the Western political model has failed develo...