Ausgehend von einer ausführlichen Darstellung der Entwicklungslinien des Völkerrechts analysiert Sören C. Schwuchow die Entstehung von Jurisdiktionskonflikten im internationalen Luftraum vor dem Hintergrund rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen sowie der strategischen Interessen der Staaten....

This volume traces the evolution of the field of law and economics from its European roots to its neoclassical “Chicagoan” period to its current identity as a more fluid, transatlantic discipline. Paying special attention to the work of German economist Juergen Backhaus, who was instrumental...

Major societal challenges of a global nature include climate change, efficient energy supply, environmental sustainability, and health care. Science & Technology Policy (S&T) policy is an essential contributor to dealing with these challenges; moreover, international cooperation and...

Grundwissen über Asiengeschäfte -- Vorbereitung I: Wissen über sich und Partner -- Vorbereitung II: Sachliche Informationen -- Kommunikation -- Maßnahmen für Kontaktaufnahme -- Begegnung -- Allgemeines über die Verhandlungen -- Vorbereitung für die Verhandlung -- Soziale Komponenten des...

Globalization has provoked passionate debate and street demonstrations reminiscent of May 1968. The central question of Europe and Globalization is 'what did Europe do for globalization in the past, and what is globalization doing for Europe today?' The contributors to the volume assess this...

The Eurasian continent, which has for over a century lagged behind in global markets, is currently gaining economic and political momentum. This book investigates emerging economic linkages in the area, examining the factors shaping this integration, the benefits and risks involved, and the...

Humangenetische Ressourcen sind Gegenstand wichtiger Spitzenforschung im 21. Jahrhundert. Die Auswirkungen populationsgenetischer Projekte und der neuen Erkenntnisse auf die Menschheit werden intensiv diskutiert. María Cristina Blohm untersucht den Zugang zu humangenetischen Ressourcen...

This book offers deep insights into the functioning of humanitarian organizations (HOs) from a managerial perspective. Presenting an in-depth case study on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), it demonstrates how HOs can professionalize the management of their operations by...

This edited collection brings together leading theoretical and applied research with the intent to design a sustainable global financial future. The contributors argue that our world cannot move toward sustainability, address climate change, reverse environmental degradation, and improve human...