Representing an unprecedented joint effort from top scholars in the field, this volume collects original contributions to examine the fundamental role of 'fault' in contract law. Is it immoral to breach a contract? Should a breaching party be punished more harshly for willful breach? Does it matter [...]
Antarctica, one of the world's last great wildernesses, presents special challenges for international law. Fears that Antarctica would become a front in the Cold War catalysed agreement on the 1959 Antarctic Treaty which neither legitimised nor challenged the existing sovereign claims to the contine[...]
Ben Law's incredible sense of the land and his respect for age old traditions offers a wonderful insight into the life of Prickly Nut Wood.[...]
The second edition of Land Law: Text, Cases, and Materials offers a stimulating and thought-provoking guide to land law. With insightful commentary and carefully selected primary and secondary material this book provides the resources necessary for a thorough study of land law.[...]
Addresses the question of Foucault's position on law. This title shows how Foucault outlines a concept of law which is not tied to any given form or subordinated to a particular source of power, but is critically oriented towards alterity, possibilities and different ways of being.[...]
Indigenous Peoples and the Law provides an historical, comparative and contextual analysis of various legal and policy issues affecting Indigenous peoples. It focuses on the common law jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States, as well as relevant international law develo[...]
Packed with stunning color photographs, "The Woodland Year" is an intimate month-by-month journey through Ben Law's yearly cycle of work, his naturally attuned lifestyle, and his deep understanding of his woods. "The Woodland Year" provides a fascinating insight into every aspect of sustainable wood[...]
This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustai[...]
Designed as a dual-purpose book, "The Woodland House" is both a volume for the armchair enthusiast and an inspirational guide for those wishing to build a similar structure. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 color photos, this step-by-step guide shows how Ben built his home, hewn from his o[...]
This book presents a clear and readable description of one of the most mysterious concepts of physics: Entropy. It contains a self-learning kit that guides the reader in understanding the concepts of entropy. In the first part, the reader is asked to play a familiar 20-Question game. Once the reader[...]