Suehiro Izutaro and the Search for Equity
Jason Morgan
ISBN13: 9781604979930
Date: 08-Jan-20
"A first-rate scholarly work that is an important contribution to understanding Japan's legal and wartime history. Built on primary sources in Japanese and other languages, the bibliography is exhaustive and will be valuable in itself as a guide to the field. There is much to learn from this book, including important lessons about the nature of wartime Japanese society and politics." — Kevin M. Doak, Georgetown University
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A Social Approach to Freedom of Expression
Harry Melkonian
ISBN13: 9781604978209
Date: 28-Sep-12
This book presents arguments that freedom of expression in the twenty-first century can be approached as a social phenomenon through the application of sociological theory. Existing approaches are either confined to political communication or focus on individual wellbeing. In this book, sociological arguments for freedom of expression are derived from both Emile Durkheim’s classical social theory and the contemporary theories of Jurgen Habermas. Application of these theories demonstrates that freedom of speech is essential from a societal point of view.
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Under the Law, the Law, and Above the Law
Sharron Gu
ISBN13: 9781604976045
Date: 28-Apr-09
This book presents an original interdisciplinary study of Chinese law, its language, and political institution by Sharron Gu, who worked for the Chinese government for several years. It is an important book for those interested in Chinese history, culture, law, and politics.
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Richard Komaiko and Beibei Que
ISBN13: 9781604976489
Date: 28-Nov-09
"This book will be of great value to those seeking to understand how and why China’s lawyers have come to their current position, while also providing clues as to how things may develop in the future." - Prof. Tom Ginsburg, University of Chicago
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