Resolution of International Water Disputes
Resolution of International Water Disputes

Author: Permanent Court of Arbitration. International Bureau

Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 9041120297

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This fifth volume in the Permanent Court of Arbitration/Peace Palace Papers series reproduces the work of the 6th International Law Seminar held at the Peace Palace on November 8, 2002. The Seminar's distinguished panelists and participants focused on the settlement of international disputes over that most essential of natural resources water. They explored a range of questions: Which settlement mechanisms are most promising in the field of transboundary freshwater disputes? Is adjudication a suitable method of apportioning water rights which are vital not only to human life, but to the agriculture and industry of every nation on the planet? Given the need for "win-win" solutions to most water disputes, are negotiation and regional cooperation the only realistic and viable methods for settling them? What is the potential role of conciliation, mediation, good offices and other ad hoc mechanisms? This volume also contains the 1997 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, a multilateral framework treaty dealing with transboundary freshwater, which provides a variety of tools (such as the submission of disputes to fact-finding commissions) for the peaceful resolution of water disputes.

A World Beyond Borders
A World Beyond Borders

Author: David Clark MacKenzie

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1442601825

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"This lucid, thoughtful synthesis makes excellent sense of the dense web that international organizations have spun around the globe over the last two centuries. Above all, by highlighting their role in relation to states and by assessing their performance, this volume provides a welcome introduction to a prime feature of our globalized world."---Michael H. Hunt, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The author has written a balanced, fair introduction to the modern history of international organizations. While the survey of the League of Nations is well done, the book really comes alive with its analysis of the United Nations. The final chapter, surveying recent UN operations, is excellent. A World Beyond Borders is an effective resource for undergraduate students of international relations."---George Egerton, University of British Columbia There were only a few international organizations at the start of the twentieth century. By the end of the century, there were thousands at the heart of the international system involved in all aspects of international relations, including peacekeeping, disarmament, peace resolution, human rights, diplomacy, and environmentalism. This short book examines how international organizations became the major legal, moral, and cultural forces that they are today. For easy reference, the appendices consist of the Covenant of the League of Nations, The Charter of the United Nations, and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The book also includes a list of League of Nations members and United Nations members, diagrams of the structure of the General Assembly and the organs of the UN, and a list of UN peacekeeping missions.

International Environmental Law and Policy for the 21st Century
International Environmental Law and Policy for the 21st Century

Author: Ved Nanda

Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers

Published: 2012-10-12

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 9004242864

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A significant contribution to the field, and a welcome addition to the growing literature on international environmental law and an important reference for every scholar, lawyer, and layperson interested in the field.

The Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations in Domestic Courts
The Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations in Domestic Courts

Author: August Reinisch

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013-09-12

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0199679401

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National courts may refer to the decisions of foreign or international courts in their judgments. This book presents an empirical study of this transnational judicial dialogue through a detailed analysis of domestic case law on the privileges and immunities of international organizations.

Management of Transboundary Rivers and Lakes
Management of Transboundary Rivers and Lakes

Author: Olli Varis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-03-15

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 3540749284

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Transboundary rivers and lakes are often the remaining new sources of water that can be developed for human uses. These water sources were not used in the past because of the many complexities involved. Written and edited by the world’s leading water and legal experts, this unique and authoritative book analyses the magnitudes of the transboundary water problems in different parts of the world. It also examines difficulties and constraints faced to resolve these problems.

Official Congressional Directory 113th Congress, Convened January 3, 2013
Official Congressional Directory 113th Congress, Convened January 3, 2013

Author: Congress (U.S.), Joint Committee on Printing

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2014-05-16

Total Pages: 1268

ISBN-13: 9780160919220

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Directory includes directory information for Congress, including officers, committees, and Congressional advisory boards, commissions and other groups, and legislative agencies; for the Executive branch including the Executive office of the president, each Cabinet agency, independent agencies, commisions and boards; for the Judiciary; for the goverment of the District of Columbia; for selected international organizations; for foreign diplomatic Offices in the United States; and for the Congressional press galleries. Includes also a short statistical section and Congressional district maps.

Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial E-Book
Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial E-Book

Author: Lisa J. Koenig

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-07-04

Total Pages: 1069

ISBN-13: 0323511430

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Bridging the gap between dentistry and medical radiology, this up-to-date volume covers the anatomic zones, imaging modalities, patient conditions, and presenting clinical signs and symptoms shared by dentistry and medicine. Written by oral and maxillofacial radiologists specifically for those using CT or CBCT technology, this unique title not only offers a dentist's perspective on oral and maxillofacial imaging, but also benefits radiologists in the head and neck field. Dr. Lisa Koenig and her expert author team provide carefully updated information in a concise, bulleted format, keeping you current with recent advances in oral and maxillofacial radiology. - Complete and accurate dental anatomy and nomenclature throughout, as well as findings that affect the many aspects of dental treatment - Coverage of anatomy, diagnoses, and differential diagnoses - Concise, bulleted text provides efficient information on nearly 400 diagnoses that are clearly illustrated with over 1,000 superb images - Meticulously updated, with new and extended chapters on TMJ, systemic diseases (with new chapters on hyperparathyroidism, segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia, and osteoporosis), airway measurement in CBCT, and cervical spine evaluation - Extended anatomy coverage includes the posterior skull base - Designed for quick and easy clinical reference at the point of care, with logically organized sections, comprehensive lists of differential diagnosis, consistent presentation of information, and relevant, newly revised images throughout - Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Environmental Management on North America's Borders
Environmental Management on North America's Borders

Author: Richard Kiy

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780890968437

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Comprises 10 contributions that provide an introduction to the range of environmental issues on both borders and an understanding of the dynamics currently transforming North America. Specific topics include the British Columbia- Washington Environmental Cooperation Council, managing air quality in the Paso del Norte region, crossborder environmental management and the informal sector, and low-level hazardous waste sites in Del Rio, Dryden, and Spofford, Texas. Intended for students of environmental management and North American border studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Negotiating a River
Negotiating a River

Author: Daniel Macfarlane

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 2014-03-01

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0774826460

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It was a megaproject half a century in the making -- a technological and engineering marvel that stands as one of the most ambitious borderlands undertakings ever embarked upon by two countries. The planning and building of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project is one of the defining episodes in North American history. The project began with transnational negotiations that spanned two world wars and the formative years of the Cold War and included a failed attempt to construct an all-Canadian seaway, which was scuttled by US national security fears. Once an agreement was reached, the massive engineering and construction operation began, as did the efforts to move people and infrastructure away from the thousands of acres of land that would soon be flooded. Negotiating a River looks at the profound impacts of this megaproject, from the complex diplomatic negotiations, political manoeuvring, and environmental diplomacy to the implications on national identities and transnational relations.