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The Place of Mediation within the Modern Civil Justice System

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This book critically analyses the role and function of mediation within modern civil justice systems and its wider impact on access to justice. Leading international scholars address the challenges and opportunities surrounding the formal inclusion of mediation within civil justice systems, applying a range of methodologies to analyse a number of common and civil law jurisdictions.Proposing a reconceptualisation of mediation at both a domestic and international level, the book provides fresh perspectives on key issues including the roles of mediators and national courts, the impact of the Singapore Mediation Convention and the effects of technology and digitization on the civil justice system. The chapters consider whether litigants should be compelled to engage with mediation, whether it is appropriate for policy-makers and courts to promote mediation over other forms of dispute resolution and whether mediation should form such an important part of the civil justice system.The Place of Mediation within the Modern Civil Justice System is an essential resource for the judiciary, policy-makers, practitioners and university law students and scholars of mediation in civil justice, the reform of the civil justice system, civil dispute resolution, and law and society.

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Research Handbook on International Bureaucracies

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This authoritative Research Handbook provides detailed insights into international bureaucracies, examining their diverse roles, powers and resources, as well as their implications for both national and international politics and policies. It acknowledges the crucial role of public administration in maintaining robust political systems, with a view to answering the question: to what extent and under what conditions may such administrative bodies exert influence on politics and policies?Leading scholars review a broad body of existing literature, outlining how the effectiveness of international bureaucracies is profoundly shaped by the capacity of international bureaucracies to operate independently of member-state governments. They illustrate the extent and restraints of bureaucracies autonomy, covering key theories including bureaucratic politics, public service bargains, institutionalism, organization theory, organizational learning and social constructivism. Ultimately, the Research Handbook advances theoretical and empirical research in the field while establishing agendas for future study.This is a necessary read for scholars and students of politics and public policy, particularly those in the fields of regulation and governance and public administration and management.

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This timely book presents a practical framework for conceptualizing and analyzing human rights issues such as repression, compliance, and transitional justice in an increasingly fraught climate for human rights globally. Emerging and established experts advance quantitative and mixed-methods research, showcasing innovative ways of measuring and evaluating multifaceted concepts.Chapters cover a broad range of salient topics including state repression, civil society activism, compliance with international law, and transitional justice. Emphasizing that rigorous research is driven by substance, not methods, the contributing authors explain how they measure concepts that are vital to human rights research. They showcase diverse forms of evidence in descriptive and analytical studies, as well as guidance for using cutting-edge techniques like machine learning and text analysis, charting a path for future empirical human rights research.Innovations in Human Rights provides students and scholars with an essential toolkit they can incorporate into their learning, research, and teaching of human rights, international law, international organizations, and research methods.

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This comprehensive Handbook provides a multifaceted perspective on energy innovation, including its current state and emerging trends in the field.Drawing on a series of rich case studies, leading experts shed light on how the energy innovation landscape is being transformed in different national contexts and organizational forms through diverse processes, policies and institutions. Other contributors use a combination of theoretical and empirical analyses to demonstrate how policies, finance and international cooperation play a key role in advancing energy innovation. The Handbook also explores different parts of the energy sector, including power, industry, transport, and buildings, and considers the roles of different types of firms and other actors driving technological change across a range of countries. Ultimately, this Handbook highlights and examines the role of energy innovation in addressing societal challenges such as climate change, accessible and affordable energy, economic competitiveness and global security, and the evolving ways in which it does so. It also outlines approaches and methodologies for evaluating energy innovation, its progress and determinants in different contexts, while identifying key challenges and opportunities in the sector.The Handbook of Energy Innovation is a crucial reference for scholars and students interested in understanding the different ways in which technology and innovation are shaping the energy sector. It also is essential for students in the fields of energy policy and politics, energy science and technology, as well as environmental science.

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Laura Diaz Anadon, Abhishek Malhotra, Ambuj D. Sagar, Elena Verdolini

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Clean Transformation and the Role of Renewable Energy

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This engaging book examines the European Unions transition to renewable energy, covering its historical development along with the implications for climate policy, industry and society. The authors outline the ways in which the EU plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with a specific focus on the European Green Deal and the Renewable Energy Directive.Bozena Gajdzik, Radosaw Wolniak and Rafa Nagaj explore various climate policies, renewable energy technologies and decarbonization pathways, highlighting their associated economic and social benefits. They also address key clean energy barriers including insufficient public support, the risk of green inflation, technological delays and administrative challenges such as protracted regulatory approvals and permitting processes. Through data-driven analysis and scenario modeling, they demonstrate the cost-competitiveness of renewable energy. This book highlights how Europes shift to clean energy is both essential and achievable, positioning the EU as a front-running organization in sustainable industrial development and environmental governance worldwide.Decarbonizing European Industries is a necessary read for scholars and students of environmental science, energy policy and sustainability studies. Its insights on industrial change, decarbonization pathways and EU legislation will also appeal to economists, policy analysts, decision-makers and government officials.

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Bożena Gajdzik, Radosław Wolniak, Rafał Nagaj

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This timely book examines Japan's foreign policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean in response to emerging global challenges, in particular the escalating USChina rivalry.Kanako Yamaoka and Gabriel Garcia evaluate the methods by which Japan is attempting to forge partnerships and uphold the rule of law within the international order. They assess Japan's soft-balancing strategy, analyzing its use of non-military tools to counter China's growing influence. These methods include reinforcing alliances through hard-law mechanisms such as regional organizations and free trade agreements, as well as integrating Latin America and the Caribbean into Japans Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision. The authors explore both the hard and soft alliances in six key case studies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru. They also outline the diverse responses from Latin America and the Caribbean, with many governments adopting a hedging approach to maximize the benefits from both Japan and China.This book is a crucial resource for scholars and students of international relations, political economy, and economic law, particularly those with a regional focus on Asia-Latin America relations. Providing contextual understanding of regional dynamics, it is also beneficial for business professionals with interests in trade and investment.

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Domestic Dynamics, Competition, and Implications

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This timely book investigates the power rivalry between the US and China, examining the internal forces that are shaping both nations foreign policies, the geopolitical and economic dynamics of their competition, and its profound impact on global politics, economics, and security.Drawing on empirical case studies, leading scholars discuss the global and regional implications of this developing rivalry, covering key topics including regime security, the technological race, USChina competition in international institutions, Beijings role in the RussiaUkraine conflict, the challenges that Canada faces in the USChina rivalry, the fragility of the USSouth Korea alliance, and strategic choices that East Asian democracies have to take amid the USChina rivalry. In an era of intensified great power competition, strategic realignments and growing uncertainty, this book considers how the USChina rivalry is reshaping international governance institutions and norms, fracturing economic and technological networks and reconfiguring alliances across the globe.The USChina Rivalry is a valuable resource for scholars, students and researchers of international relations, political science, international economics and Asian politics. It is also beneficial for policymakers and government officials seeking to formulate effective policies and strategies in the areas of diplomacy, trade and technology.

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Research Handbook on Interactive Entertainment Law

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In this innovative Research Handbook, expert contributors provide insights into the legal and regulatory challenges shaping digital games and interactive entertainment. Organized around the themes of gameplay, community, and commerce, the volume explores the complex legal landscape surrounding games as creative works, digital environments, and dynamic commercial ecosystems.Covering a broad range of aspects from copyright and patents to human rights and environmental regulation, this Research Handbook presents an interdisciplinary perspective on the future of interactive entertainment. It sheds light on cutting-edge topics in the field such as the use of artificial intelligence in game development, gaming in the Metaverse, modding, and virtual economies. Contributing authors assess legal frameworks from a variety of jurisdictions, with a focus on regional differences in intellectual property and platform regulation. Chapters showcase tools for navigating this complex and rapidly evolving legal landscape, clarifying how law affects game design and underlining the protection of creative and commercial assets.Academics and students in intellectual property law and information and media law will greatly benefit from this Research Handbooks exploration of emerging issues. Featuring practical insights, it is also an invaluable resource for legal practitioners within or advising the games, tech, and creative industries, as well as creative professionals.

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Gaetano Dimita, Yin H. Lee, Michaela MacDonald, Marc Mimler

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This authoritative Commentary analyses the Non-Performing Loans Directive, also known as the Credit Servicers Directive, which represents a notable step forward in achieving a level playing field in the debt recovery framework. It provides a critical examination of this necessary legislative reform that serves to expedite the development of secondary markets for non-performing loans. Key Features:Addresses the potential impact of the Directive across EU Member StatesExplores credit servicing activities for consumers in relation to licensing and authorising requirementsExamines the function and operation of service providers and credit servicers with respect to consumer credit agreementsEvaluates the Directives supervisory framework and asset classification, with particular attention to the role of the European Securities and Markets Authority and its convergence with national legislation This Commentary is an essential point of reference for practitioners and legal professionals in law firms with a banking and financial services regulation practice, as well as asset management companies, commercial and investment banks and international financial institutions. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and students of banking law, specifically the regulatory treatment of credit servicers and credit service providers.

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Entrepreneurial Strategies for Educators and Leaders

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This cutting-edge book illustrates the need for schools to be innovative, flexible and proactive in rapidly changing contexts. Chun Sing Maxwell Ho suggests that by adopting an entrepreneurial mindset, schools can create environments where teachers feel supported, students are empowered and communities become stronger. Chapters draw on international research to provide practical strategies for leading change, including building teamwork, forming community partnerships and embedding fresh ideas into daily routines. The author combines theoretical and practical insights in a range of case studies across primary, secondary and SEN schools, examining curriculums in self-directed learning and innovation. This book demonstrates that meaningful change in education does not come from one leading figure but from collective leadership, trust and resilience. Cultivating Change in Schools is a valuable resource for students and scholars of educational leadership, management and policy. It will also benefit school management teams, teachers, education policy and reform researchers and professional development providers.

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This comprehensive Handbook provides an accessible overview of precarious employment, exploring how insecure, low-paid and unstable forms of work shape the lives, health and identities of workers across the globe.With international and interdisciplinary contributions, the chapters demonstrate the prevalence of such work, highlighting its presence not only within informal sectors of the Global South but also within advanced economies worldwide. Examining both structural forces and lived experiences, it covers key issues such as job insecurity, mental well-being, unstable and informal work, and in-work poverty, as well as institutional responses and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. This timely volume underscores the urgent need for fairer and more sustainable labour markets, emphasizing the role of organizations, institutions and collective action in fostering sustainable livelihoods.This collection is a valuable resource for scholars and students of human resource management, organizational behaviour, sociology of work, labour studies, economics and public policy. With a focus on institutional interventions, policy implications and the role of the state, policy makers and public sector professionals will greatly benefit from the evidence-based insights.

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Research Handbook on Art, Culture and Heritage Law

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This interdisciplinary Research Handbook brings together leading scholars from different disciplines to explore art, culture and heritage law, their definition, protection and contestation. It critically assesses legal frameworks and ethical practices through four challenges: sustainable development, intergenerational equity, decolonisation and cultural rights.Adopting both a theoretical and practical approach, contributors debate the key areas in art, culture and heritage law, including the nature of cultural heritage, ethics and the art market, the development of international norms on the protection of cultural heritage, repatriation and its consequences, trafficking in peacetime and the intentional destruction of heritage and looting in wartime. Chapters discuss the significance of provenance research from both legal and ethical perspectives, outlining the changeable nature of heritage objects and the connections they can forge. This Research Handbook ultimately underscores the significance of cross-disciplinary research and public participation in cultural and heritage issues, drawing insights from law, criminology and sociology.The Research Handbook on Art, Culture and Heritage Law is a valuable resource for scholars and students of law, particularly those interested in the evolution of art and cultural heritage law. It is also a necessary read for those in related fields such as criminology, archaeology, museology and cultural studies.

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Sophie Vigneron, Janet Ulph, Antoinette Maget Dominicé

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This timely book explores job quality in contemporary labour markets, investigating how rapid transformations such as digitalisation, the green transition, fragmentation and shifting demographics are reshaping the world of work. Presenting fresh perspectives and updated tools to analyse challenges related to gig work, AI, algorithmic management, multiple jobholding and the environmental crisis, it reevaluates the definition of what makes a good job in the modern era.Contributing authors build on insights from the capabilities approach, multiple deprivation and precarity to explore how gender, class, and migration status shape access to good-quality jobs, and how experiences of work differ according to socio-economic background and work arrangements. The book also expands the notion of job quality beyond individual well-being to include broader goals such as fairness, sustainability and social inclusion. Bridging disciplines and regions, it integrates theoretical and empirical insights with practical guidance to help improve job quality in an era of profound and ongoing transformation.Job Quality in a Turbulent Era is an essential read for scholars and students of sociology, political science, employment relations, labour law and business. Offering conceptual and empirical insights this book is also an important resource for policymakers and practitioners concerned with labour market issues.

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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the worlds leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive academic and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction examines globalization and its challenges through the perspective of workers and the labour movement. Driven by workers struggles, Ronaldo Munck highlights how capitalism has gone global since 1990 and, in doing so, has become a powerful new agent for social transformation. Drawing on historical frameworks, Munck explores current debates around precarity, migration and emerging technologies, as well as the widening disparity between a doubling global working class and decreasing unionization rates.Key Features:Presents an international perspective, moving beyond Eurocentrism to focus on the lasting impact of colonialism and imperialismIntegrates multi-disciplinary insights from comparative sociology, labour geography, anthropology, labour history and industrial relationsIntroduces a new global social movement unionism, which seeks to unite the labor movement with other groups to find an alternative to neoliberal globalizationDemonstrates how working class unity must be constructed by dismantling overarching social divisions organised around gender, race and location in the world systemBreaking new ground by linking globalization with the postcolonial paradigm, the Advanced Introduction to Global Labour is an essential resource for scholars and students of labour, trade union, globalization and postcolonial studies, as well as contemporary politics.

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Handbook on Education History, Philosophy and Theory

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This insightful Handbook employs key historical and philosophical research to develop a new culturally sensitive theory of education that fosters open dialogue across national, disciplinary and ideological boundaries.Leading international scholars examine core concepts within their economic, political and social contexts, exploring their impact on the soul, heart, mind and emotions, as well as self-understanding and invested personal growth. By tracing their evolution, the contributors highlight the discursive preferences, inherent limitations and persisting historical trends of these foundational concepts. They provide important insight into how education, philosophy, history and theory have been discussed and thematised in contemporary academic discourse, considering education as a human right, subjectification, decolonialism and nationalism. This Handbook not only contextualises past educational predictions but also presents new perspectives on the future of education, nature and technology.Providing a comprehensive overview of a vibrant and diversified field of research, this Handbook is crucial literature for education scholars and students, particularly those researching educational history, philosophy and politics. It will also inform sociologists of education and curriculum and pedagogy specialists looking for a deeper understanding of the history and philosophy of education.

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Adaptive Reuse, Community Engagement, and Climate Resilience

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This timely book explores the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage through the lenses of decolonization and climate resilience. Author Asma Mehan presents a critical framework for understanding and reinvigorating industrial remains as evolving infrastructures that foster ecological and social transformation.Chapters highlight the need for new models of reuse that advance circular economies, inclusive governance and spatial equality. Drawing on a wide range of case studies, from grain silos to oil towns, Mehan connects digital technologies like Geographic Information System and AI with community-driven approaches, proposing adaptive reuse as a core strategy for climate response and urban regeneration. The book provides a roadmap for revitalizing post-industrial spaces and entities with care, culture and accountability.Decolonizing Industrial Heritage is a key resource for students and scholars in heritage studies, planning, architecture and urban studies. It is also beneficial for heritage, development and indigenous rights practitioners, as well as professionals in international development agencies and NGOs.

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Impact within the Human Rights Framework

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This book examines how international human rights systems impact real-world practice. International experts integrate human rights law, political science, and criminology to analyze how the decisions of human rights bodies shape laws, policies, and societies.Combining theoretical analysis with case studies from various countries, the contributing authors provide an in-depth contextual understanding of the multifaceted impact of human rights systems, specifically the Inter-American Human Rights System (IAHRS). They emphasize that the role of the IAHRS is increasingly vital in promoting justice, documenting human rights violations, and upholding international human rights standards. The book provides fresh insights into how human rights mechanisms function in practice and moves beyond state compliance to examine the extent of the broader legal and political impact of human rights systems.Impact within the Human Rights Framework is an essential resource for students and academics in human rights law, political science, public international law, and international relations. It is also a beneficial read for practitioners in human rights organizations and policy institutions.

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This book investigates the impact of neoliberalism on inequity in education systems around the world. Leading scholars examine how the adoption of neoliberal economic policies has resulted in the marketisation of education systems, where education is regarded as a private rather than public good.Bringing together an array of contributions from Asia, Europe and Oceania this book examines how educational opportunities are distributed and how levels of educational inequality may have been impacted by neoliberal policies. Contributing authors emphasise how neoliberalisms impact on educational inequality differs depending on the existing education system, the political context and the importance of education within its respective network. Highlighting the importance of social justice, chapters also analyse education policies designed to alleviate inequity, noting how inequality in access to education has implications for broader society.Neoliberalism, Inequality and Education is an essential resource for students and academics in education, economics, politics and sociology, as well as educators and policy-makers involved in education systems.

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Handbook of Technological Forecasting and Roadmapping

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This timely Handbook explores how the trajectory of technology can be predicted and strategically prepared for. It provides insight into the value and application of forecasting and roadmapping, covering foundational theories, method taxonomies and established approaches such as foresight and scenario planning.Leading experts examine how the rise of data-driven methods, including patent analysis and bibliometrics, enables earlier identification of trends and innovations, as well as how emerging tools such as AI and machine learning are transforming the accuracy and responsiveness of forecasting. The Handbook presents two unique projects which outline the process of creating relevant technology roadmaps. Contributing authors also showcase outcomes from international collaborative projects, demonstrating how different forecasting tools and collaborative methods can enhance future decision-making.The Handbook of Technological Forecasting and Roadmapping is a valuable resource for scholars and students of organisational innovation, the economics of innovation, industrial economics, technology and ICT, and science and technology studies. It is also beneficial for policymakers, regulators, government officials and technology managers looking to plan and anticipate future technological developments.

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This in-depth Research Handbook integrates insights from different disciplines to analyse the mechanisms underlying unethical behavior, presenting a compelling picture of unethical behavior as a complex, context-dependent phenomenon. Alessandro Bucciol and Simone Quercia bring together leading researchers from economics, psychology and neuroscience to explore unethical behaviors uniquely multifaceted nature.Chapters cover demographic and social determinants, cognitive and neurobiological factors, highlighting how subtle contextual cues and incentives can lead to ethical blind spots. Adopting a behavioral economics approach, the contributing authors use experiments to rigorously test conjectures and hypotheses. Their findings advocate for promising developments for policy design, norm-based interventions and educational strategies that promote ethical conduct across age groups, genders and institutional settings. The Research Handbook on Unethical Behavior is a vital resource for students, academics and researchers in economics, psychology, sociology and social policy, as well as policymakers looking to learn the mechanisms behind unethical behavior and are interested in adopting solutions.