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Laws of Specific jurisdictions
Paperback. Drawing on trial transcripts, this book tells the stories of ten battered women who killed their male partners and one who did not, revealing why women don't "just leave" and the serious barriers to achieving acquittal. Series: Law and Society Series. Num Pages: 492 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFSJ1; LNFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774826525
- ISBN
- 9780774826525
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Paperback. Eleven diverse scholars interrogate the belief that polygamy is inherently harmful, questioning the ways in which society assigns value to family and intimacy, and its right to do so. Editor(s): Calder, Gillian; Beaman, Lori G. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM1; JFM; JHBK; LNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780774826167
- ISBN
- 9780774826167
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.34
€ 40.99
€ 36.34
Paperback. This book explores the tension between Aboriginal justice methods and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, while searching for practical ways to implement Aboriginal justice. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 664 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774824576
- ISBN
- 9780774824576
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Hardback. Governing from the Bench is a comprehensive and illuminating examination of the Supreme Court of Canada that draws on in-depth interviews to reveal the inner workings of this often-misunderstood institution at the heart of Canada's justice system. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774823500
- ISBN
- 9780774823500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.50
€ 106.50
Hardback. This book holds up the Covenant Chain, the historical treaty relationship between the British Crown and indigenous people in North America, as a model for building an ethic of mutual respect to guide modern treaty disputes and land claims. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: HBLL; JFSL1; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774822442
- ISBN
- 9780774822442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.50
€ 106.50
paperback. A powerful account of how land disputes reflect complex and often competing understandings of law, landscape, and identity among First Nations and non-Aboriginal people in Canada. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774821858
- ISBN
- 9780774821858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.91
€ 33.91
Hardback. Focusing on the Supreme Court of Canada, Craig attempts to overcome the constraints of theoretical frameworks and disciplinary boundaries by pursuing a more inclusive theory of law and sexuality. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JHBK5; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774821803
- ISBN
- 9780774821803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Paperback. Laura Westra argues that international and environmental law must place the rights of the collective before those of the individual if we are to protect our common heritage -- the environment, its air, water, and biodiversity -- and ensure humanity's survival. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774821186
- ISBN
- 9780774821186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Hardback. This compelling analysis of Aboriginal, legal, and anthropological concepts of fact and evidence argues for the inclusion of Aboriginal oral histories in Canadian courts, and pushes for a reconsideration of the Crown's approach to oral history. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774820707
- ISBN
- 9780774820707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Paperback. Caroline Dick asks how group identity claims, especially in the courts, obscure significant intragroup differences. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774820639
- ISBN
- 9780774820639
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.92
€ 34.99
€ 31.92
Paperback. Drawing on the rarely heard voices of Canada's lesbian mothers, Transforming Law's Family explores the legal dimensions of planned lesbian parenthood and proposes avenues for legal change. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; LNMK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774819640
- ISBN
- 9780774819640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.70
€ 34.99
€ 31.70
Paperback. Drawing on case studies from the Pacific Rim, this book traces the selective adaptation of international trade law to local conditions. Editor(s): Potter, Pitman B.; Biukovic, Ljiljana. Series: Asia-Pacific Legal Culture and Globalization. Num Pages: 320 pages, , black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: KCL; KJK; LNDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774819046
- ISBN
- 9780774819046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.22
€ 40.99
€ 36.22
Hardback. This exploration of the activities of four Canadian NGOs in advancing and defending human rights principles sheds new light on the fragility and resilience of human rights norms in liberal democracies. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPWH; LAQ; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774818612
- ISBN
- 9780774818612
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Paperback. A new generation of critical criminologists examines the future of criminology and criminal justice in Canada. Editor(s): Doyle, Professor Aaron; Moore, Dawn. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774818353
- ISBN
- 9780774818353
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Hardback. Five unique case studies reveal how crime is being constructed and enforced in contemporary Canada. Editor(s): Mosher, Janet; Brockman, Joan. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JKV; LAQ; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774818193
- ISBN
- 9780774818193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Hardback. The first systematic analysis of general theories about Canada's post-Charter constitutional evolution. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPHC; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774817868
- ISBN
- 9780774817868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.77
€ 112.77
Hardback. This timely, evocative book showcases Bertha Wilson's contributions to the Canadian legal landscape and explores the issues that this controversial personality grappled with in her life and career. Editor(s): Brooks, Kim. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; LAT; LNAA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 6147 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774817325
- ISBN
- 9780774817325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Paperback. Contested Constitutionalism is a critique of Canadian democracy, judicial power, and the place of Quebec and Aboriginal peoples within the federation, all of which have been altered by the Charter s introduction in 1982. Editor(s): Kelly, James B.; Manfredi, Christopher P. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPHC; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774816755
- ISBN
- 9780774816755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Paperback. Drawing upon insights from law and politics, Multi-Party Litigation outlines the historical development, political design, and regulatory desirability of multi-party litigation strategies in cross-national perspective and describes a battle being fought on multiple fronts by competing interests. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPH; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774815970
- ISBN
- 9780774815970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23
Hardback. An important analysis of how the 1994 Howard decision on the Williams Treaties was based on erroneous cultural assumptions that favoured public over special rights. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; 3JJPR; JFSL9; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774815123
- ISBN
- 9780774815123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.75
€ 44.75
Paperback. Offers a genealogy of religious freedom in a social climate of risk and fear. This book also presents the story of Bethany Hughes, a member of the Jehovah's Witness, and her legal battle to define the parameters of her medical treatment. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HRAM; LAQ; LNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814300
- ISBN
- 9780774814300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Hardback. Offers a genealogy of religious freedom in a social climate of risk and fear. This book is also the story of Bethany Hughes, a member of the Jehovah's Witness, and her legal battle to define the parameters of her medical treatment. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HRAM; LAQ; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814294
- ISBN
- 9780774814294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38
Hardback. Pension funds own significant shares of the world's largest corporations. However, the beneficiaries of pensions often have little or no say in corporate governance. This book speaks to this imbalance by exploring different ways to make capital accountable to labour, offering suggestions for improving corporate responsibility. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; LNPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813976
- ISBN
- 9780774813976
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.81
€ 112.81
Paperback. Examines three waves of property, inheritance, and maintenance law reform, arguing that each wave of legislation was related to a broader political vision, and was intended to precipitate vast social and economic effects. This title analyzes the impact of these reforms, emphasizing the ambitions of regulated populations. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; 3JH; 3JJC; LAZ; LNM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813518
- ISBN
- 9780774813518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.23
€ 40.99
€ 36.23