Extinctive Prescription on the Limitation of Actions:Reports of the XIVth Congress, International Academy of Comparative Law, Athens (Vouliagmeni), Greece 31 July-7 August 1994
Extinctive Prescription on the Limitation of Actions:Reports of the XIVth Congress, International Academy of Comparative Law, Athens (Vouliagmeni), Greece 31 July-7 August 1994

Author: International Academy of Comparative Law

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1995-05-29

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13:

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Extinctive Prescription / On the Limitation of Actions contains sixteen national reports and the general report on the subject, written for the XIVth Congress of the International Academy of Comparative Law, held from 31 July-August, 1994, in Athens, Greece. The volume deals with limitations of actions, or `extinctive prescription', as the subject is usually called in civil law jurisdictions. This is both a highly technical and a highly political topic. The book focuses on the political aspects of extinctive prescription; specifically, how long should prescription periods run, as of what event, interrupted by which circumstances, etc. The trend in modern legislation has been to shorten the periods of extinctive prescription. Recent occurrences in biology and medicine, however, have led to proposals to lengthen the limitation periods again. The reports discuss the situation in Europe, Latin America, and North America, and are especially interesting because of their comparative nature.

Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, Second Edition
Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law, Second Edition

Author: J. M. Smits

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 1025

ISBN-13: 1781006105

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Acclaim for the first edition: ïThis is a very important and immense book. . . The Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law is a treasure-trove of honed knowledge of the laws of many countries. It is a reference book for dipping into, time and time again. It is worth every penny and there is not another as comprehensive in its coverage as ElgarÍs. I highly recommend the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law to all English chambers. This is a very important book that should be sitting in every university law school library.Í _ Sally Ramage, The Criminal Lawyer Containing newly updated versions of existing entries and adding several important new entries, this second edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Comparative Law takes stock of present-day comparative law scholarship. Written by leading authorities in their respective fields, the contributions in this accessible book cover and combine not only questions regarding the methodology of comparative law, but also specific areas of law (such as administrative law and criminal law) and specific topics (such as accident compensation and consideration). In addition, the Encyclopedia contains reports on a selected set of countriesÍ legal systems and, as a whole, presents an overview of the current state of affairs. Providing its readers with a unique point of reference, as well as stimulus for further research, this volume is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in comparative law, especially academics, students and practitioners.

Helping Children Learn Mathematics
Helping Children Learn Mathematics

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-07-31

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 0309131987

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Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

Pollution from Offshore Installations
Pollution from Offshore Installations

Author: Maria Gavouneli

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1995-03-15

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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This book examines the present state of affairs regarding the legal rules for the control of pollution caused by activities related to offshore installations. It is a comprehensive treatise on the legal regime of such activities and their repercussions for the environment, discussed within the framework of general international environmental law. As such it is of great value to environmental lawyers, and particularly to legal practitioners and experts in the offshore industry, as it analyses all the latest international and domestic regulations and contractual provisions regarding offshore activities, including the removal of abandoned structures.

A Short History of Biological Warfare
A Short History of Biological Warfare

Author: W. Seth Carus

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780160941481

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This publication gives a history of biological warfare (BW) from the prehistoric period through the present, with a section on the future of BW. The publication relies on works by historians who used primary sources dealing with BW. In-depth definitions of biological agents, biological weapons, and biological warfare (BW) are included, as well as an appendix of further reading on the subject. Related items: Arms & Weapons publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/arms-weapons Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT & CBRNE) publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/hazardous-materials-hazmat-cbrne

The New Public Diplomacy
The New Public Diplomacy

Author: J. Melissen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2005-11-22

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0230554938

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After 9/11, which triggered a global debate on public diplomacy, 'PD' has become an issue in most countries. This book joins the debate. Experts from different countries and from a variety of fields analyze the theory and practice of public diplomacy. They also evaluate how public diplomacy can be successfully used to support foreign policy.