Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law – serie

This Encyclopedia examines modern polar law and the specific legal regimes applicable in the Antarctic and the Arctic. It outlines related areas of international law, including the law of the sea and environmental law, providing an invaluable overview and encouraging further research.Analyzing a breadth of topics, including biodiversity, marine protected areas and maritime zones, the Encyclopedia reflects increased global attention on the polar regions, their resources, environment, and governance. Covering the Antarctic, Arctic and adjacent polar regions, entries identify landmark international legal frameworks, such as the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, and discuss the environmental implications of climate change. Leading specialists in the field address historic legal issues and controversies, and highlight recent developments and conflicts.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Polar Law is an essential resource for students and scholars in environmental law, international law and what is now a distinctive polar law. Its breadth of invaluable insights will also greatly benefit international lawyers and polar officials. Key Features:Combines legal reviews of historical and contemporary issuesOver 140 entries from renowned specialists in the field of polar lawProvides clear and succinct introductions to both established and emerging subtopics in the fieldCovers the legal systems of prominent polar states, including Australia, Canada, Russia and the United States

This comprehensive Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource in the area of law and development. Bringing together more than 80 entries, the Encyclopedia spans a variety of approaches, contextualised histories, recent developments and forward-looking insights into the role of law in development.Entries cover the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development, and offer a conceptual and contextualised perspective on key topics and terms. The Encyclopedia pluralises scholarship in the field by featuring eminent scholars of law and development alongside up-and-coming voices from both the Global South and North with diverse approaches and backgrounds.The Encyclopedia of Law and Development is an invaluable reference point for scholars seeking to engage with issues at the intersection of law and development from both within and outside of the legal field. It is also a thorough but succinct overview for post-graduate students wishing to familiarise themselves with the various aspects of law and development research and study.Key features:More than 80 entriesOrganised alphabetically for ease of referenceEntries by both leading scholars and up-and-coming voicesEach entry features selected references for further studyUp-to-date outlook linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals.

This Concise Encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of legal education and explores diverse topics including the use of digital skills in law schools, and the intersection between law and economics and law and humanities. Carefully curated, it presents an invaluable survey of legal pedagogy.Incisive and informative, the Encyclopedia considers different jurisdictions around the world, dissecting the history, contemporary situation and regulation of legal education and enabling the reader to make global comparisons. Entries include analyses of topics including pro-bono initiatives and public legal education in prisons. They cover key perspectives and approaches, from the traditional to the innovative and experimental, such as AI and game-based learning.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Legal Education is an essential resource for students and academics interested in law and society, legal education, and teaching methods in law. Its content will also be of value to other professionals and practitioners in the field.Key Features:111 entries written by leading scholars and practitioners in the fieldIndividual bibliographies facilitate further reading.A range of contemporary topics that highlight different approaches to legal education across Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Oceania

This Encyclopedia provides a concise overview of key topics in the field of international arbitration.The Encyclopedia covers the New York Convention, the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration and the IBA Guidelines on conflicts of interest, party representation, and the taking of evidence. Entries also discuss alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as mediation, all stages of arbitration proceedings, including the various post-award stages, among many other fundamental matters of commercial arbitration.Examining relevant case law from major arbitration hubs, this Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for students and scholars in arbitration and dispute resolution, commercial law, comparative law, and public international law. It is also an important reference for legal practitioners and professionals including arbitrators, attorneys, judges, and tribunal secretaries.Key Features:Over 130 entries written by expert authors from across the globeAnalyses the applicable law governing admissibility, arbitration agreements, proceedings, and meritsHighlights the latest trends and developments in international commercial arbitration

In this Concise Encyclopedia, leading academics and practitioners provide an overview of international sales law as created by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). With over 120 easily-navigable entries, the Encyclopedia presents an essential examination of key topics in this field.With references to case law from multiple jurisdictions and arbitral tribunals, this is an incisive and invaluable resource for students, academics and legal professionals interested in international commercial law, trade law and public international law.Key Features:Succinct bibliographies to guide further readingEntries organized alphabetically for ease of navigationOver 120 entries written by expert international academics and practitionersHighlights recent trends and developments in case law across global jurisdictionsA concise overview of key and emerging topics in the field of international sales law

This comprehensive Encyclopedia provides a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on legal systems worldwide. With over 100 expert-authored entries, the volume delivers authoritative analysis of how rapidly evolving AI technologies intersect with established legal frameworks. The text covers a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational AI concepts to its most advanced applications in legal practice, while addressing the technology's implications across major areas of law.Coverage includes:Intellectual property and rights protection implications of AI, including patentability of AI output, copyright for AI-generated works, trademark issues, trade secrets, publicity rights, data protection, facial recognition technology, and human rightsCivil and criminal law, including liability frameworks, criminal responsibility, evidence analysis, AI judges, predictive policing, and litigation strategiesSector-specific applications and emerging challenges related to healthcare, financial markets, corporate governance, autonomous vehicles, space law, deepfakes, bias, content moderation, AI manipulation, autonomous weapons, and synthetic contentAnalysis of AI legislation and privacy law across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Latin AmericaThe Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law is an invaluable reference for scholars, practitioners, and students navigating technology law. Policymakers, regulators, computer scientists, compliance professionals, AI researchers requiring legal context, corporate counsel, and business leaders implementing AI technologies will also benefit from its crucial insights.

This comprehensive Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource in the area of law and development. Bringing together more than 80 entries, the Encyclopedia spans a variety of approaches, contextualised histories, recent developments and forward-looking insights into the role of law in development.Entries cover the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development, and offer a conceptual and contextualised perspective on key topics and terms. The Encyclopedia pluralises scholarship in the field by featuring eminent scholars of law and development alongside up-and-coming voices from both the Global South and North with diverse approaches and backgrounds.The Encyclopedia of Law and Development is an invaluable reference point for scholars seeking to engage with issues at the intersection of law and development from both within and outside of the legal field. It is also a thorough but succinct overview for post-graduate students wishing to familiarise themselves with the various aspects of law and development research and study.Key features:More than 80 entriesOrganised alphabetically for ease of referenceEntries by both leading scholars and up-and-coming voicesEach entry features selected references for further studyUp-to-date outlook linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals.

This Concise Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing field of migration and asylum law. It brings clarity on key terms and critical notions, while challenging misconceptions in this highly politicized sphere.Bringing together a diverse array of leading and emerging scholars and practitioners from across six continents, this Encyclopedia examines a broad range of topics and perspectives, such as diasporas, border control, racism and the human rights of migrants. Each entry offers a clear and concise summary of existing and contemporary knowledge, identifies important gaps in the field and outlines new directions for cutting-edge research. Carefully curated, this Encyclopedia scrutinizes well-known terms of art, including naturalization, non-refoulement, remittances and resettlement as well as addressing intersecting topics, like civil society, climate change, migration governance and digital technology.Students, scholars and researchers interested in migration and asylum will greatly benefit from this Concise Encyclopedia. It is also a vital reference for practitioners and policy makers.Key Features:A pioneering Encyclopedia highlighting key topics of the field and recent developmentsOver 100 entries written by leading scholars and practitioners from the six continentsComprehensive coverage of the critical notions and terms of art associated with migration and asylumBroad variety of themes and perspectives

Presenting the broad spectrum of interdisciplinary academic research on corruption, this essential reference book examines anti-corruption legislation, governance mechanisms, international instruments and other preventative measures intended to tackle corruption.Including over 100 entries and adopting a comprehensive approach to researching and combating corruption, this Encyclopedia covers the key ideas, concepts and theories in corruption law. Featuring contemporary case studies from around the world, the work analyses the intersection of corruption law and the social sciences, as well as various manifestations of corruption – including bribery in both the private and public sectors, embezzlement and criminal mismanagement, and money laundering. The Encyclopedia also explores the work of intergovernmental anti-corruption organizations, such as the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the OECD Convention. This Encyclopedia will be essential reading for students and scholars of economic crime, law and business, and regulation and governance, as well as for international regulators, policymakers and politicians. Key Features:Over 100 concise entries from 124 international and interdisciplinary contributorsCase studies from across the globeDiscussion of anti-corruption legislation and governance mechanismsExploration of preventative measures and the future of tackling corruption

This Concise Encyclopedia provides a definitive and comprehensive overview of the emerging field of sports law. Entries identify the core principles, relevant regulatory basis and seminal jurisprudence of each topic.Leading international experts examine the most pressing aspects of sports law such as good governance, regulation and sports integrity, as well as influential cases. Written in a succinct style, this Encyclopedia combines authoritative commentary and insightful analysis with a global comparative approach in order to reflect the universal appeal of sport itself.Scholars, students and researchers in sports law will greatly benefit from this highly informative Concise Encyclopedia. Timely and engaging, it will also be an essential resource for practitioners, policymakers and professionals working in sports law, employment law, safeguarding and governance.Key Features:A landmark reference work which presents a synopsis of current jurisprudenceOver 90 entries provide an insight into crucial areas of sports lawEach entry includes a bibliography as a valuable reference point for further readingEntries cover several major sports organisations including the International Olympic Committee, FIFA, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Providing a comprehensive and timely overview of the evolving landscape of space law, this Encyclopedia emphasises the importance of international collaboration in maintaining outer space as a peaceful domain.This Encyclopedia illustrates how the demise of the bipolar world order changed the paradigm of international legal developments in outer space activities, whilst the need to guarantee the security, safety, and sustainability of space remained unchanged. The rise of the private space industry necessitates new legal approaches that balance the fast pace of technological advancements with the needs of all stakeholders, including operators. This can be seen in various licensing regimes which seek to foster innovation while at the same time preserving national interests.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Space Law is an essential resource for students, academics, and practitioners of public international law and transport law, as well as for policymakers and stakeholders within international aerospace organizations and academies.Key Features:Over 80 entries written by leading scholars and practitioners from five continentsAddresses the complexities of space law including suborbital flights, cybersecurity, space resource utilization, and the prospect of lunar settlementsExplores the rise of private space ventures, technological advancements, and the challenges they pose to existing legal frameworks

In this Concise Encyclopedia, an international team of experts explore the fundamental concepts of contemporary food law. Multijurisdictional entries trace how food law plays an important role in society and culture at large.Written by authors with backgrounds in academia, the public sector and the private sector, this science-based Encyclopedia analyses the legal elements of the food industry from a broad range of standpoints. Encompassing issues such as allergen labelling, comparative food law, consumer protection, and deforestation, entries illustrate the many legal elements of food production and processes.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law is a vital reference for scholars and students of consumer law and public international law. Practitioners and policymakers in the field will also benefit from its valuable insights, as well as international food agencies and NGOs.Key Features:87 entries written by international authorsEntries cover sustainability and international law as well as enforcement and principles in relation to food lawFills a gap in the literature in this recently developed disciplineDraws from multiple areas of study, including administrative, criminal, international, public, and private lawOutlines food law’s relation to legislation on health and safety, emerging regulations, and product recall, as well as geopolitical and trade influences

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Aviation Law provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the dynamic field of aviation law. Curated by two internationally recognized scholars in the field, entries are written by a wealth of specialist academics, legal experts, practitioners, and representatives of global institutions.The Encyclopedia provides a state-of-the-art review of over 130 topics, addressing recent developments as well as current trends and perspectives. Entries include, but are not limited to, in-depth examinations of the basic concepts of international and European aviation law, safety regulation, protection of the environment, management of and competition in the air transport market, the role of stakeholders (including the United States, the European Union, airports, and air traffic controllers), the operation of drones and state aircraft, criminal acts affecting aviation, as well as discussions pertaining to the liability of stakeholders for the compensation of damages. The Encyclopedia delivers high-level analyses on aviation-related topics whilst remaining accessible to academic scholars, researchers, and professionals working in the area.The Encyclopedia is a rich and authoritative reference point for all scholars, students, legal practitioners, and industry professionals connected with this rapidly developing and fascinating sector. Key Features:A pioneering Encyclopedia highlighting recent developments and key topics in the fieldOver 130 entries written by leading scholars and practitionersComprehensive coverage of the origins, evolution of, and future trends in aviation law

With contributions from over 135 international experts, this Encyclopedia provides an expansive overview of the emerging field of animal law. Focusing on the legal regulation of human interactions with non-human animals, the volume serves as an insightful guide to how the law can promote the wellbeing of animals as well as the environment.Entries by leading specialists delve into the history of the animal law movement, the science exploring animal welfare and animal sentience, and ethics, law, and politics. They also examine the relationship between animals and artificial intelligence and discuss how human responsibility for animals manifests economically and socially, including through insurance and civil and criminal liability.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law is a vital resource for students and scholars in animal studies, criminal law, and law and society, as well as lawyers and policymakers. The contributions are also invaluable to animal advocates and to lawyers working in a variety of contexts, including for government agencies and non-profit organisations.Key Features:Includes 119 doctrinal entries covering a variety of practice and doctrinal areasBrings together over 135 experts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and EuropeProvides comprehensive and timely coverage of laws governing and affecting animals across the globe

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Oil and Gas Law provides a comprehensive overview of the engineering and geological aspects of oil and gas activities, placed within their legal context, as well as legal aspects of these activities. It focuses on exploration for and production of oil and gas, incorporating experience-based knowledge and the application of the law to technical issues.Bringing together a diverse array of experienced academics, industry specialists, and legal practitioners, the Encyclopedia covers contemporary topics such as the challenges the oil and gas industry faces as a result of climate change. The historical development and central elements in oil and gas law are comprehensively examined in addition to the various models and legal instruments that have been applied in different regions and jurisdictions across the globe. Through rigorous legal analysis, the book highlights the dynamic and international character of this important area of law.This Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, and students interested in oil and gas law, energy law, environmental law, international economic law, and trade law. Policymakers, government officials, and legal practitioners will equally find this to be a fundamental reference work.Key Features:57 authors108 entriesCase studies from across the worldEntries organised alphabetically for ease of referenceTechnical explanations of key aspects of oil and gas activities

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Law and Literature surveys the intersection between two important fields of study. Interdisciplinary in scope, the volume showcases the many ways in which literary and legal methods and insights both converge and remain distinct.Written by an international collective of expert contributors, the Encyclopedia brings together a wide variety of perspectives on the diverse legal and literary traditions. Entries balance history, theory, criticism, and traditional legal categories such as defamation, equity, evidence, and trials. Topics covered include recognised areas of law such as blackmail, felonies, wills, and literature such as gothic fiction, satire, and tragedy. Recent and emerging topics include environmental personhood, Undocu Literature, and Black Lives Matter poetry.This Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for law students, researchers and scholars working in law or literature as separate disciplines, and in the increasingly important interdisciplinary space of law and literature.Over 130 wide-ranging entriesWritten in an engaging and accessible styleIndividual bibliographies for further readingEntries by both established and emerging scholars