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With the Maritime Labour Convention now in force (as of August 2013), the shipping industry is faced with a new international convention that has comprehensive implications across all sectors. This vital text provides timely analysis and thought-provoking essays regarding the Convention's application and enforcement in practice.

Including contributions from leading experts at organizations such as the FDA, NIH, and PAREXEL, the Third Edition of this highly successful, jargon-free publication serves as a roadmap to prescription drug, biologics, and medical device development in the US.

This book analyses the European legal framework on inland water transport in light of the most recent legislation adopted and how the main Member States of Central Western Europe have implemented it.

This book examines society's responses to many kinds of experimentation, focusing on both creation of and assessment of risks

International insolvency is a newly-established branch of the study of insolvency that owes much to the phenomenon of cross-border incorporations and conduct of business in more than one jurisdiction. It is largely an offspring of globalization. Paul Omar examines the development of domestic rules dealing with cross-border instances and the many in

The legalities of particular religious practices depend on many factors, such as the type of occult or religious activity, the current laws, and the intention of the individual practitioner. Written by the director of the Institute for the Research of Organized and Ritual Violence, Investigating Religious Terrorism and Ritualistic Crimes is

This handbook is a source of information for the discipline of cybersecurity from a human factors perspective. It is an important and valuable resource for IT specialists, as well as other disciplines such as psychology, behavioral science, software engineering, and security management.

This book examines virtually all aspects of the Rotterdam Rules and will provide an effective, reliable and readable guide to everyone seeking a complete grasp of them.

First published in 1956 and revised as technology improved, this is the bible of the forensic document examination industry. This edition includes information on infrared equipment, the use of computer hardware and software in document examination, and current document production technology. The text covers computer printer technologies, techniq

Written to assist in large-scale investigations of human rights violations, this seminal work describes the mechanisms of injuries, synthesizes variations in wounding patterns, and constructs an epidemiological framework for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting physical evidence for use at trial. It presents protocols for systemic data collec

This volume brings together leading articles on the regulation of joint conduct under competition law on both sides of the Atlantic. The articles discuss the general theoretical framework that has influenced the evolution of the law and policy; cover the most relevant practical developments; provide contrasting doctrinal views and pay particular at

This volume discusses the pathology of the cardiovascular system from the forensic perspective. It examines the basic functional anatomy of the heart, combining views on examination from clinical and pathologic perspectives. It explores patho-physiologic changes and specific heart diseases and explains the benefits of communication between foren

Written to commemorate thirty years since the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), The Routledge International Handbook of Young Children's Rights reflects upon the status of children aged 0-8 years around the world, whether they are respected or neglected, and what might be done to address this.

With the prevalence of stranger-on-stranger crimes, forensic illustration has become increasingly important as a tool in identifying both perpetrators and victims. In this volume, a leading forensic artist who has taught this subject at law enforcement academies, schools, and universities internationally offers readers the benefit of her extensi

The second edition of this bestseller is an easy-to-read reference covering forensic pathology principles from basic through advanced concepts relating to all manners of death. Featuring over 1600 full-color images, this book provides unparalleled photographic illustration to enhance understanding for medical and non-medically trained personnel.

The benchmark first edition of Forensic Radiology was a bestseller throughout the world and a standard reference for practitioners and educators alike. Enhanced by more than 1,300 images, the second edition explores current approaches to radiology in mass casualty situations and the radiologist as an expert witness. It discusses modern

The second edition of the first stand-alone reference on the subject, this volume contains over 1,500 photographs of which more than 1,300 are in color. It illustrates the many facets of bitemark recognition, diagnosis, handling, excision, lifting, transillumination, and courtroom testimony. New topics in this edition include the history of bitemar

Alcohol, Drugs, and Impaired Driving addresses issues related to the role of alcohol and psychoactive drugs on driving performance, road-traffic safety, laws regulating driving under the influence of alcohol, analytical toxicology, pharmacology of drug action, impairment of performance and behavior, and public health.

In the forensic community, Cyril Wecht is one of the world's most highly respected forensic experts. In this volume, he draws on his own personal experience to provide readers with a firm foundation in scientific applications. Featuring contributions from renowned experts in the forensic, scientific, and legal professions, this book communicates

Drawing on the expertise of multi-degreed doctors and multi-certified financial advisors, this book will shape the industry landscape for the next generation as the current ecosystem strives to keep pace. Using an engaging style, the book is filled with authoritative guidance and healthcare-centered discussions. Championing health care providers