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3 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Global Standards and EU Law Challenges for the EU Principles of Good Governance Edited by Mariolina Eliantonio, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, Annalisa Volpato, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy and Sabrina Röttger-Wirtz, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany ‘This important new volume brings together the latest contemporary thinking on the global development and governance of standards. Its scope is far-reaching — from agriculture and the environment to financial markets and the Internet — tying together these diverse fields with the common vocabulary of European administrative law. As such, it should become an indispensable tool for any researchers interested in the landscape of standardization in Europe and beyond.’ – Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah, USA June 2025 c 286 pp Hardback 978 1 80220 226 7 c £105.00 / c $145.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Studies in European Law and Policy Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law Edited by Joan E. Schaffner, The George Washington University, USA ‘This welcome addition to animal law literature represents an authoritative coverage of the key issues of the dynamic discipline by leading experts. Policymakers, practitioners and legal scholars will benefit from the concise, structured and insightful entries which are valuable tools for research as well as teaching and learning.’ – Werner Scholtz, University of Southampton, UK June 2025 c 528 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 366 6 c £205.00 / c $290.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law Insolvency Litigation Andrew Keay, University of Leeds and South Square, Gray’s Inn, UK, Joseph Curl, KC, South Square and Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge, England and Wales, Stewart Perry, Partner, Fieldfisher LLP, London and Louis Doyle, KC, King’s Chambers and South Square, Gray’s Inn, UK This book combines practice insights with a clear exposition of the relevant law as it affects litigation relating to insolvency proceedings. Written by leading insolvency lawyers it addresses key concerns affecting the prosecution and defence of insolvency proceedings by drawing on a wide range of cases, providing detailed guidance on challenging issues. June 2025 c 564 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 097 9 c £165.00 / c $235.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Corporate and Insolvency Law and Practice series A Research Agenda for Global Power Shifts and International Economic Law Edited by Joel Slawotsky, Reichman University, Israel ‘At a time of great global rivalries and increasing economic instability, this book offers an insightful and timely account of the challenges facing the existing international economic order. Drawing on the contributors’ significant expertise, it provides a rich set of perspectives on how digitalization and the return of great power politics are reshaping the global legal order and offers a diverse set of views on the challenges the world economy faces. The volume is required reading for anyone seeking to understand the trajectory of the global legal and economic system.’ – Rachel Brewster, Duke University School of Law, USA June 2025 c 310 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1149 1 c £110.00 / c $150.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Research Agendas LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
4 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025 Research Handbook on Social Media and the Law Edited by Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton, USA and Marilyn Bromberg, The University of Western Australia, Australia ‘This Research Handbook provides fascinating legal insights into a rapidly evolving and highly topical field, namely the regulation of social media. Representing diverse academics and practitioners, jurisdictions, and areas of focus, this book is highly recommended to anyone seeking to familiarise themselves with how different legal systems tackle the complexities of regulating what is said and done on social media, as well as how it can be used and misused by a range of different parties. Thaddeus Hoffmeister and Marilyn Bromberg have brought together an excellent body of scholarship, for which they should be commended.’ – Benjamin Farrand, Newcastle University, UK June 2025 c 320 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0948 1 c £180.00 / c $250.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in Media Law series Safeguard Measures in World Trade 4th edition Yong-Shik Lee, Georgia State University, USA ‘The author’s new book comes at the right moment and is a must for all of us wishing to have a better understanding about this complex subject matter.’ – Edwin Vermulst, Vermulst Verhaeghe and Graafsma, Belgium June 2025 c 410 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 749 7 £182.00 / $261.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar International Trade Law and Practice series Judicial Review in the European Union Alexander H. Türk, Kings College London, UK ‘This book provides an excellent treatment of judicial review in EU law. It combines theoretical analysis and insightful commentary with comprehensive examination of the case law. Both EU law scholars and practitioners will find it an invaluable source.’ – Takis Tridimas, University of Luxembourg June 2025 c 630 pp Hardback 978 1 78347 858 3 c £165.00 / c $265.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar European Law and Practice series A Commentary on EMIR and Refit Pluralism in the Regulatory Framework Mark Hsiao, City University of Hong Kong ‘Mark Hsiao’s A Commentary on EMIR and Refit is a must-have for lawyers like myself who work on cross-border financial transactions and regulatory matters. Its thorough analysis and practical insights make it an indispensable guide for lawyers and academics alike.’ – Andrew Fei, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons, Hong Kong June 2025 c 304 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 133 4 c £145.00 / c $205.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Commentaries in Financial Law series A Research Agenda for Environmental Crime and the Law Edited by Ricardo Pereira, Cardiff University, UK and Teresa Fajardo, University of Granada, Spain ‘This forward-thinking book identifies critical research priorities and explores innovative approaches to combat ecological harm worldwide. A must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone passionate about justice and environmental preservation!’ – Montserrat Abad Castelos, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain June 2025 c 344 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 994 1 c £125.00 / c $175.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Research Agendas The Elgar Companion to the Law and Practice of the International Civil Aviation Organization Edited by Ludwig Weber, Former Director, Legal Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization; McGill University, Montreal, with Associate Editor, Joseph Wilson, McGill University, Montreal, Canada ‘An impressive and comprehensive work, edited and co-authored by one of the most renowned figures in aviation law. The choice of topics and co-authors perfectly reflect the current state of aviation law. An essential read for anyone who wants to understand the historical, present and future role of ICAO.’ – Elmar Giemulla, Berlin Institute of Technology, Germany June 2025 c 744 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1597 0 c £285.00 / c $395.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Companions to the Law and Practice of the UN Agencies and Bodies series
5 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025 TEXTBOOK Advanced Introduction to International Humanitarian Law Second Edition Robert Kolb, University of Geneva, Switzerland ‘International humanitarian law is a rapidly developing field of international law. In light of recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon or Ukraine, Robert Kolb’s Advanced Introduction discusses in a short and captivating manner some of the most controversial issues relating to the distinction between Hague and Geneva Law, ius ad bellum and ius in bello, combatants and civilians, humanitarian and human rights law, mixed conflicts or neutrality.’ – Manfred Nowak, Professor of Human Rights, Vienna and Secretary General of the Global Campus of Human Rights, Italy This timely second edition provides a thought-provoking introduction to international humanitarian law (IHL). Robert Kolb provides an updated exploration of the field through questions – which are at times challenging and controversial – in order to get to the very essence of the subject and give a fresh perspective. The result is an exposition of both the law as it stands, through its written and unwritten rules, and also of the uncertainties, gaps, controversies and practical problems which have arisen. IHL is revealed as a living tool, an ever-adapting means to an ever-remaining need of protection during times of armed conflict. Key features: • Thoroughly revised and updated throughout • Concise and accessible, whilst taking a rigorous approach • Covers the main principles, sources of law and implementation • Focus on key questions, exploring the whole system of law and its practical working June 2025 c 352 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4100 9 c £85.00 / c $120.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 4102 3 c £16.45 / c $25.00 eTextbook Elgar Advanced Introductions series Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Also available for your library through the Advanced Introductions to Law online resource. Inclusive Rule-Making by International Organisations Innovations and Challenges Edited by Rita Guerreiro Teixeira, Utrecht University, the Netherlands, Marianna Karttunen, OECD Public Government Directorate, France, Axel Marx and Jan Wouters, KU Leuven, Belgium ‘Rule-making in international organisations has changed from state-centric to inclusive frameworks, including a wide range of stakeholders. While this development has the potential to increase legitimacy and accountability, it also introduces challenges. By analysing a range of sectors, organisations, and stakeholders, this book makes an important contribution to the scholarship in this field.’ – Ayelet Berman, National University of Singapore June 2025 c 304 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5585 3 c £115.00 / c $165.00 eBook • Elgaronline Leuven Global Governance series Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence Current and Future Directions, 2nd Edition Edited by Woodrow Barfield, has served as professor of engineering and is currently editor of the Virtual Reality journal and is a review editor for Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Ugo Pagallo, University of Turin, Italy This second edition provides a broad range of perspectives on the legal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) across different global jurisdictions. Contributors identify the potential threats that AI poses to the protection of rights and human wellbeing, anticipating future developments in technological and legal infrastructures. June 2025 c 796 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1648 9 c £295.00 / c $410.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbook on Jurisdiction and Immunities in International Law Second Edition Edited by Alexander Orakhelashvili, University of Birmingham, UK ‘There are few more fundamental, important, or pervasive topics in international law than jurisdiction and immunities. Clear, comprehensive, and balanced, this updated Research Handbook allows the reader to delve deeply into specific subjects and draw connections among seemingly disparate areas, providing the most up-to-date information regarding this active and constantly evolving field. There is no better survey of this critical subject.’ – Jacob Katz Cogan, University of Cincinnati, USA June 2025 c 456 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3107 9 c £215.00 / c $305.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in International Law series Regulatory Protection in the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries Challenges, Opportunities and Ongoing Reform Żaneta Zemła-Pacud, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland ‘In recent years, governments have enacted a confusing mélange of data and market exclusivities, particularly in the health sciences arena. In this book, Żaneta Zemła-Pacud, a rising star in the intellectual property firmament, studies their collective impact on accessibility, quality, and innovation incentives. For students of the intellectual property system and policymakers in the life sciences space, this volume is a must-read.’ – Rochelle Dreyfuss, New York University School of Law, USA June 2025 c 268 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3227 4 c £100.00 / c $140.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Monographs in Intellectual Property Law
6 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Handbook on Electricity Regulation Edited by Jean-Michel Glachant, EUI and Technology University POLITO, Italy, Paul L. Joskow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and Michael G. Pollitt, University of Cambridge, UK ‘The Handbook, deep diving into network and retail regulation, explores the journey to the present state and the road ahead in the context of energy transition and net zero. It highlights what has been done so far and what is required to be done in the backdrop of increasing complexity and the need to promote innovation and mitigate uncertainty. The Handbook is a must-read for professionals and policymakers.’ – P.K Pujari (IAS), Former Secretary to Government of India in Ministry of Power and Former Chairperson, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), India June 2025 c 576 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1434 8 c £245.00 / c $345.00 eBook • Elgaronline Global City Diplomacy and International Law Legislation and Implementation Agnieszka Szpak, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland This incisive book explores how cities are increasingly influential actors in international law-making and implementation, particularly in relation to human rights and climate change. Agnieszka Szpak analyzes global inter-city agreements, international relations strategies and international normative activities of selected cities. June 2025 c 188 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5855 7 c £85.00 / c $120.00 eBook • Elgaronline Managing Your Leadership Career in Law A Partner’s Guide Nigel Spencer, Queen Mary University of London, University of Oxford, and Mike Mister, Professional Services Firms International (PSFI) LLP; Human Capital; The Conference Board and Queen Mary University of London, UK ‘Whether you’ve just been promoted to partner or are planning your retirement, this researchbacked reflection guide is a must-read. Grounded in relatable case studies, poignant questions, and a spirit of smarter collaboration, it offers ideas and inspiration for fashioning a fruitful, meaningful, and unprecedented next chapter.’ – Heidi K. Gardner, Harvard Law School, US 2024 300 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1654 0 £103.00 / $149.00 June 2025 Paperback 978 1 0353 6910 2 c £32.95 / c $47.95 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Guides to Professional Skills for Lawyers Elgar Encyclopedia of Space Policy and Governance Edited by Sa’id Mosteshar and Christoph Beischl, London Institute of Space Policy and Law (ISPL), UK and Arne Sönnichsen, Institut für qualifizierende Innovationsforschung und -beratung GmbH (IQIB), Germany ‘This Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and unique compendium of all the major events and governance actions that have created the complex space industrial and geopolitical environment that we all know today. It is a hugely valuable contribution to the space community, especially those new to it.’ – Stuart D. Martin, Imperial College London, UK June 2025 222 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 546 2 c £180.00 / c $255.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences series A Modern Guide to Patents Challenges of Patenting in the 21st Century Edited by Nikolaus Thumm, ETH Board, Zurich, Switzerland and Technische Universität Berlin and Knut Blind, Technische Universität Berlin and Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, Karlsruhe, Germany ‘A Modern Guide to Patents is a very engaging, highly contemporary and relevant review of topics at the center of the modern patent system. It draws on the finest minds in the applicable patent-related spaces to assess topics including patent management with an eye on AI and in crisis brought on by pandemics, considerations around PAEs, the ascendency of trade secrets as a dominant form of IP protection, standards and the current issues associated with standard-essential-patents, as well as the evolving role of enforcement in an era marked by both threats to innovation as well as sharing economies in innovation. A Modern Guide to Patents is a great resource for a wide range of readers interested in the role the patent system plays in incenting innovation for the benefit of mankind.’ – David J. Kappos, Former Undersecretary of Commerce and Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office; and Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP June 2025 c 384 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0859 0 c £160.00 / c $220.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Modern Guides How to Account for Trauma and Emotions in Law Teaching Edited by Mallika Kaur, University of California Berkeley School of Law and Lindsay M. Harris, University of San Francisco School of Law, US ‘This book is a gift for law faculty and their students who seek to grapple meaningfully with the violence and trauma inherent in law. It provides long overdue prescriptions to imbue the study of law with emotional intelligence, offering an impressively diverse range of perspectives and strategies for the classroom.’ – Jaya Ramji-Nogales, Temple University, US 2024 224 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0704 3 £95.00 / $130.00 June 2025 Paperback 978 1 0353 6908 9 c £29.95 / c $42.95 eBook • Elgaronline How To Guides LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
7 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com TEXTBOOK Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law Third Edition Michael J. Trebilcock, University of Toronto, Canada and Joel Trachtman, Tufts University, USA ‘Already in its third improved edition, this volume has become the go-to book for all trade practitioners. Magnificently concise, and yet a wealth of information regarding both the content of the multilateral trade contracts as well as the underlying logic.’ – Petros C. Mavroidis, Columbia Law School, USA This updated third edition of what has become a modern classic provides a succinct overview of the fundamental concepts of international trade law. Written by two leading scholars with 70 years of collective experience in the area, it discusses the basic structure and principles of trade law alongside specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions. Key Features: • Presents accessible analytical summaries of trade law • Considers key legal concepts in diverse historical, political and economic contexts • Explores new areas including sustainable development, digital trade, gender, and security exceptions • Makes connections between different areas of trade law to create an integrated summary of the field • Includes extensive updates to refer to the most recent cases, decisions, and treaty negotiation developments May 2025 c 276 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3399 8 £85.00 / $120.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 3401 8 £17.95 / $28.95 eTextbook Elgar Advanced Introductions series Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Also available for your library through the Advanced Introductions to Law online resource. Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of International Commercial Arbitration Edited by Franco Ferrari, New York University School of Law, USA, and Friedrich Rosenfeld, Hanefeld, Germany, NYU Paris, France, and International Hellenic University, Greece This Encyclopedia provides a concise overview of key topics in the field of international arbitration. It 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, among many other fundamental matters. Key Features: • Over 130 entries written by expert authors from across the globe • Analyses the applicable law governing admissibility, arbitration agreements, proceedings, and merits • Highlights the latest trends and developments in international commercial arbitration May 2025 c 512 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1352 5 £255.00 / $355.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law How to Set up and Run a Law Clinic Principles and Practice Donald Nicolson, OBE, University of Essex, UK, JoNel Newman, University of Miami, US and Richard Grimes, Charles University, Czech Republic and New Vision University, Republic of Georgia; formerly University of York, UK ‘The book is a comprehensive smorgasbord of options for establishing, managing and developing CLE programmes with a social justice service element, based on the extensive international and national experience of the three authors and other clinical law teachers. It provides a valuable addition to the global publications in the field.’ – David McQuoid-Mason, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2023 246 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 141 9 £98.00 / $139.00 June 2025 Paperback 978 1 0353 6907 2 c £29.95 / c $43.95 eBook • Elgaronline How To Guides Competition Law in ASEAN Ray Steinwall, Attorney, High Court of Australia; Member, Australian Competition Tribunal and Adjunct Professor, UNSW Law Sydney, Australia ‘In his sweeping compendium of the competition laws of each of the 10 ASEAN countries, Ray Steinwall writes that in the context of their treaties and cultures, this region “deserves much more attention in the west than it receives”. This book should indeed help to secure a place for ASEAN and its competition laws in the jurisprudence of the international competition law community.’ – Eleanor Fox, Professor Emerita, New York University, USA May 2025 c 800 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2011 0 £265.00 / $381.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Competition Law and Practice series Esports Law and Practice Edited by Leonid Shmatenko, 5Gambit, Zurich, Switzerland, Oleksandr Volkov, Asters, Kyiv, Ukraine and Rodolphe RuffiéFarrugia, Clifford Chance, Perth, Australia ‘This book is a valuable addition to the growing legal literature on esports and professional video gaming including providing a unique international perspective. The authors provide useful information for legal practitioners, students, and business professionals looking to learn about numerous pertinent issues relevant to the legal issues of the global esports business.’ – Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., Fisher College, USA May 2025 c 540 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 599 8 £200.00 / $284.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Information Law and Practice series LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
8 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com TEXTBOOK Comparative Contract Law, Fourth Edition Exercises in Comparative Methodology Thomas Kadner Graziano, University of Geneva, Switzerland ‘As non-European readers, we are impressed by the book’s genuine comparative methodology which is not limited to the European “big three” but extends to many other jurisdictions. For example, the new Chinese Civil Code of 2021 is largely cited, the analysis such as on the battle of forms and the transfer of ownership in movable property provides a precious reference for our Chinese jurists.’ – Shi Jiayou, Renmin University of China, Executive Director of the National Research Center of Civil and Commercial Law, China Acclaim for previous edition: ‘The perfect textbook for teaching this subject and for inspiring students. The book offers the unique opportunity to understand and master the challenges of cross-border contracting, which is quintessential for legal practice in a globalized world.’ – Bernhard Koch, Universität Innsbruck, Austria Key Features: • A comparative perspective on highly topical, real-life issues of contract law • Materials from some 30 jurisdictions in both their original languages and high quality translations • Students are able to solve scenarios according to the laws of different jurisdictions, to compare and evaluate the solutions and approaches they identify, and to better understand the diverse approaches to modern contract law • NEW! Full integration of the new Belgian Civil Code and information on small and medium-sized jurisdictions further diversified May 2025 c 784 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4141 2 £175.00 / $245.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 4143 6 £48.95 / $70.00 eTextbook Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Research Handbook on Competition and Technology Edited by Pier Luigi Parcu, European University Institute and Studio Economico, Maria Alessandra Rossi, European University Institute and D’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara and Marco Botta, European University Institute, Italy ‘The Research Handbook on Competition and Technology provides a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and opportunities in innovative markets, particularly within the digital sphere. This interdisciplinary volume skillfully explores the intersections of law, economics, and technological innovation, offering fresh, comprehensive, and nuanced insights. Its global outlook and comprehensive analysis make it a go-to resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners navigating the complexities of innovative and digital markets.’ – Giacomo Calzolari, European University Institute, Italy May 2025 c 440 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 0263 5 £215.00 / $300.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks in Competition Law series Intellectual Property and Cannabis Edited by Natalie Corthésy, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, Enrico Bonadio, City St George’s, University of London, UK and Yentyl Williams, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica ‘The book stands out as one of the most comprehensive and insightful works on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and cannabis. It is not only academically rigorous, but also offers a practical blueprint for developing countries to navigate the intricate world of IP protection for cannabis-related products. The authors meticulously explore how developing nations can leverage IP as one of the few avenues to gain a competitive edge and protect their traditional knowledge amidst the rapid and impending expansion of cannabis liberalisation.’ – Daenia Ashpole, Former CEO (Interim) of the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Jamaica May 2025 c 384 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2938 0 £155.00 / $215.00 eBook • Elgaronline A Research Agenda for Patent Law Edited Enrico Bonadio, City St George’s, University of London and Noam Shemtov, Queen Mary University of London, UK ‘A remarkable academic work and an essential book to understand the role of patents in the cognitive society.’ – Manuel Desantes, University of Alicante, Spain ‘This collection of essays is astonishingly good. Each and every one provides a significant insight into its subject. Each subject is of major current relevance. Whether you agree with the author or not, you will be wiser and much better informed.’ – Rt. Hon. Professor Sir Robin Jacob, University College London, UK May 2025 c 212 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 784 8 £95.00 / $135.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Research Agendas The Interface of Intellectual Property Law with other Legal Disciplines Edited by Christophe Geiger, Luiss University, Italy ‘As intellectual property laws have taken on ever-increasing importance in society, their interactions with other bodies of law become increasingly significant. This timely study with top scholars from around the world shines a bright light on issues ranging from public laws and regulation to private law and criminal law.’ – Jeanne Fromer, New York University, USA May 2025 c 330 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4092 7 £120.00 / $170.00 eBook • Elgaronline ATRIP Intellectual Property series LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
9 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Children’s Right to Identity, Selfhood and International Family Law Edited by Marilyn Freeman, University of Westminster, UK and Nicola Taylor, University of Otago, New Zealand ‘This book builds on a rich range of contributions providing for the legal, psychological and social background of a concept – identity and selfhood – which has been scarcely investigated in such a complex perspective. Addressing several adverse childhood experiences, from adoption and abduction to surrogacy, forced marriages, deportation, child-soldiers and so much more, it explores how these events affect the child’s self and identity.’ – Costanza Honorati, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy May 2025 c 354 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1392 1 £125.00 / $180.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Studies in International Family Law The Law of Parenthood A Comparative Guide Edited by Claire Fenton-Glynn, Monash University, Australia ‘Parenthood is at the cutting edge of law and medical science, asking profound questions about who is, and should be, recognised in law as a child’s parents. Professor Fenton-Glynn has pulled together an outstanding range of country experts, creating this insightful account of the varied approaches taken globally.’ – Rob George, University College London, UK May 2025 c 688 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5390 3 £220.00 / $319.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Comparative Family Law series Taxing Income and Consumption The Development of International Tax Law and Policy Edited by Kerrie Sadiq, Queensland University of Technology, Chris Evans, UNSW Sydney, Australia and University of Pretoria, South Africa and Na Li, East China University of Political Science and Law, China ‘This book is an outstanding introduction to the most pressing current issues in taxation. It includes contributions on a variety of hot topics from the most eminent scholars in the field. It is a must-read for policymakers, lawyers, economists and accountants interested in current debates about tax policy.’ – Reuven Avi-Yonah, University of Michigan, USA May 2025 c 340 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4458 1 £125.00 / $175.00 eBook • Elgaronline OPEN ACCESS The Law on Nuclear Weapons An International Commentary Edited by William H. Boothby, University of Johannesburg, South Africa and Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, EuropaUniversität Viadrina, Germany and International Society for Military Law and the Law of War ‘This thought-provoking study will not only help to better understand the significance of nuclear command, control and communications arrangements, it could also assist governments in further developing cooperative and effective measures towards a world without nuclear weapons.’ – Dieter Fleck, Honorary President, International Society for Military Law and the Law of War May 2025 458 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5767 3 £182.00 / $261.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar International Law and Practice series On publication this Open Access title will be free to download on Elgaronline. OPEN ACCESS Artificial Intelligence, CounterTerrorism and the Rule of Law At the Heart of National Security Arianna Vedaschi and Chiara Graziani, Bocconi University, Italy ‘While states and terrorists have always used emerging technology in their endeavours, there has seldom been an emerging technology with the reach, implications, and possibilities of AI. In this masterful book, Vedaschi and Graziani skilfully merge law, computer science, psychology and more to provide the authoritative account of how AI enables terrorist actors, promises security, and challenges the rule of law.’ – Fiona de Londras, University of Birmingham, UK May 2025 c 172 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 833 3 £80.00 / $115.00 eBook • Elgaronline On publication this Open Access title will be free to download on Elgaronline. OPEN ACCESS Courts to the Rescue of the Public Interest Lessons From Landmark Cases Rob van Gestel, Tilburg University, the Netherlands ‘This is an important contribution to the discussion on public interest litigation. Van Gestel enriches the debate with a variety of previously underexplored case studies that demonstrate the complexity of the issue. The discussion on judicial legitimacy in public interest cases is sharp, balanced and sophisticated.’ – Niels Petersen, University of Münster, Germany May 2025 288 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5587 7 £105.00 / $150.00 eBook • Elgaronline On publication this Open Access title will be free to download on Elgaronline. LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
10 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com International Humanitarian Law Rules, Controversies, and Solutions to Problems Arising in Warfare: Second Edition Marco Sassòli, University of Geneva, Switzerland ‘There is literally no-one more qualified to write a textbook on international humanitarian law than Marco Sassòli. In its first edition this book already became a leading resource in the field, and the second edition will be no different. It does not aim to comprehensively cover all of IHL, but focuses on issues and controversies of greatest contemporary relevance, with a remarkable degree of rigour, precision, and clarity.’ – Marko Milanovic, University of Reading, UK ‘The return of an instant classic. As a leading expert in the field, Marco Sassòli maintains the fine and difficult balance between making IHL accessible to those that are unfamiliar with it, while offering a nuanced analysis which will satisfy its experts. A must read for everyone who is working on or is interested in IHL.’ – Vaios Koutroulis, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium 2024 796 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 690 2 £180.00 / $252.00 May 2025 Paperback 978 1 0353 6821 1 £49.95 / $69.95 eBook • Elgaronline Principles of International Law series Women and War Economies Orly Maya Stern, Consultant to the UN, South Africa This pioneering book examines the experiences of women in war economies, analyzing their roles as actors, perpetrators, collaborators and victims of wartime crime. Orly Stern rethinks dominant paradigms through a gendered lens, underscoring women’s impact on and participation in a diverse range of war economy endeavors. May 2025 c 262 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1650 2 £100.00 / $140.00 eBook • Elgaronline The Public Understanding of Law The University and Public Engagement Peter Smith, Sheffield Hallam University, UK ‘The publication of this book marks a timely and valuable addition to existing literature. The social utility of universities and their departments has come under scrutiny before but to date there has not been an in-depth examination of the purpose of law schools beyond the extent to which they produce those who may later pursue legal careers. What role they can play in terms of societal engagement and the advancement of legal education more generally is carefully and comprehensively addressed including examples of how that might and can be delivered.’ – Richard Grimes, Charles University, Czech Republic May 2025 c 246 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4237 2 £95.00 / $135.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Studies in Legal Education An International Human Rights Law of Cooperation International Cooperation, State Responsibility and the European Convention on Human Rights Prisca Feihle, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany ‘In her comprehensive and thought-provoking monograph, Prisca Feihle demonstrates how international cooperation risks undermining human rights standards in some cases while other situations require cooperation between states to realize the promise of human rights. Based on a meticulous analysis of the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and a commanding grip of the law of state responsibility, this innovative must-read book breaks fresh ground for both public international law and international human rights law.’ – Helmut Philipp Aust, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany May 2025 c 360 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3578 7 £120.00 / $165.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar International Law series Decentralized Autonomous Organizations in the Legal Landscape From Decentralized Governance to Legal Frontiers Edited by Florence Guillaume, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland and LexTech Institute and Sven Riva, PhD Candidate, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland This forward-looking book examines the concept and legal status of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Based on blockchain technology, DAOs disrupt traditional thinking around corporate structure and organizational governance. This book explores the challenges posed by DAOs in both technological and legal perspectives and discuss how they are regulated across Europe and the USA. May 2025 c 420 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4161 0 £140.00 / $200.00 eBook • Elgaronline Governance of Digital Single Market Actors Edited by Katja Weckström Lindroos, University of Eastern Finland, Finland, Maria Lillà Montagnani, Bocconi University, Italy and Katarzyna KlafkowskaWaśniowska, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland ‘Governance of the platform economy is a challenge. Once the concept of freedom is introduced the horse bolts and responsibility and accountability are out of the window. The excellent contribution of this book is that it analyses each of these three concepts in consumer law, data protection, copyright and children’s rights.’ – Paul Torremans, University of Nottingham, UK May 2025 234 pp Hardback 978 1 83910 147 2 £105.00 / $145.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Law, Technology and Society series LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
11 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com Robot Law: Volume II Edited by Ryan Calo, University of Washington School of Law, A. Michael Froomkin, University of Miami School of Law, USA and Kristen Thomasen, University of Windsor Faculty of Law, Canada ‘Robot Law: Volume II assembles cuttingedge scholarship from leading experts, many of whom are regular contributors to the prestigious We Robot Conferences. This timely volume offers incisive analysis of pressing legal and ethical challenges posed by AI and robots; from autonomous machines to algorithmicgenerated issues. This is an indispensable resource for interested scholars, policymakers, and anyone grappling with the societal impacts of emerging technologies.’ – Fumio Shimpo, Keio University, Japan April 2025 380 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 729 9 £135.00 / $190.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbook on the Philosophy of Contract Law Edited by Mindy Chen-Wishart, National University of Singapore, Singapore and Prince Saprai, University College London, UK ‘This excellent book provides a three-level analysis from contract theory to underlying principles to rules and doctrine, which act as a hermeneutical pathway to a deeper understanding of contract law. It shows that theory alone is of little practical consequence until applied to the crucible of underlying principles and whether principles can then be correlated with the rules that make up contract law. Given the quality of the scholars, the Research Handbook on the Philosophy of Contract Law will lead to a fuller understanding of why and how contract plays the important role it does in society.’ – Larry A. DiMatteo, University of Florida, USA April 2025 592 pp Hardback 978 1 80088 540 0 £255.00 / $360.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks on Philosophical Foundations of Law series Early Release in International Criminal Law Róisín Mulgrew, University of Galway, Ireland ‘This is a pioneering work on the theory and practice of international punishment for atrocity crimes. It synthesises and expands significantly upon recent multidisciplinary scholarship about what happens in international ad hoc tribunals and the International Criminal Court post- sentencing. It will be invaluable to both scholars and practitioners.’ – Roger S. Clark, Board of Governors Professor Emeritus, Rutgers Law School, Camden, USA April 2025 360 pp Hardback 978 1 78643 320 6 £120.00 / $170.00 eBook • Elgaronline The Predominant Interest Concept and Maritime Delimitation Safeguarding Predictability and Enhancing Equitableness Nicholas A. Ioannides, University of Limassol, Cyprus, Greece ‘Ioannides unconventionally but persuasively advocates for a better way of engaging in maritime delimitation, one that takes account of non-geographical elements, including fishing, environmental, security, and navigational interests. In short, a more comprehensive concept rooted in early jurisprudence—the predominant interest of the relevant States—should now take center stage.’ – Sean D. Murphy, George Washington University, USA May 2025 218 pp Hardback 978 1 80392 669 8 £90.00 / $130.00 eBook • Elgaronline Law, the Sharing Economy, and Platform Technology Businesses Juan Diaz-Granados, Australian Catholic University and Benedict Sheehy, University of Canberra, Australia ‘A rigorous exploration of the platform economy’s global impact, this book provides a sharp analytical framework to modernize our laws for today’s digital business models. Law, the Sharing Economy, and Platform Technology Businesses is an insightful read for legal scholars, policymakers and judges tackling the challenges of our fast-evolving landscape.’ – Orly Lobel, University of San Diego, USA May 2025 254 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1496 6 £95.00 / $135.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Law, Technology and Society series The Essence and Reality of Statehood Effectiveness, Recognition and Legitimacy Alexander Orakhelashvili, University of Birmingham, UK ‘Alexander Orakhelashvili does a remarkable job of elucidating the juridical concepts underlying statehood controversies. He explores these concepts’ intellectual histories and traces their logical interconnections. Whether or not one accepts the author’s ultimate conclusions, the work constitutes an indispensable guide to the building blocks of legal argumentation regarding this subject.’ – Brad R. Roth, Wayne State University, USA May 2025 192 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 4538 0 £85.00 / $120.00 eBook • Elgaronline LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
12 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com TEXTBOOK Advanced Introduction to U.S. Corporate Tax Law Jeffrey L. Kwall, Loyola University Chicago, USA ‘For the uninitiated seeking an introduction to the extremely complex world of the United States tax treatment of corporations and their shareholders, I highly recommend Professor Kwall’s Advanced Introduction to U.S. Corporate Tax Law. His goal is to introduce “readers to the intricacies of the corporate tax law of the United States.” Therein, in a concise fashion, he addresses the major issues of corporate taxation in a well-organized, understandable fashion in ten chapters. Each begins with an introduction of the concept, followed by a discussion of the topic rich with practical examples that illustrate the application of the tax law to real world situations, and concludes with an effective summary. Professor Kwall has more than exceeded his goal.’ – Philip F. Postlewaite, Northwestern University, USA Key Features: • Analyzes key tax issues across all stages of the life cycle of a corporation • Includes a detailed discussion of the tax aspects related to mergers and acquisitions • Examines the tax treatment of corporations not subject to corporate tax, known as S Corporations April 2025 144 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2423 1 £85.00 / $120.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 2425 5 £18.45 / $29.95 eTextbook Elgar Advanced Introductions series Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Also available for your library through the Advanced Introductions to Law online resource. TEXTBOOK Advanced Introduction to Political Jurisprudence Martin Loughlin, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK In this Advanced Introduction, Martin Loughlin provides a concise analysis of political jurisprudence, a powerful but relatively neglected school of thought that offers a compelling account of the relationship between law and politics in the modern world. It shows how political jurisprudence continues to yield acute insights into the politico-legal challenges of our times. Key features: • Identifies the critical themes raised at the intersection of law and politics • Examines the pivotal significance of such basic concepts as authority, state, sovereignty, constitution, freedom and legality • Shows that the works of such major figures as Machiavelli, Bodin, Hobbes, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Weber and Schmitt are to be read as exemplary texts of political jurisprudence April 2025 156 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 2950 2 £92.00 / $130.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 2952 6 £18.45 / $29.95 eTextbook Elgar Advanced Introductions series Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Also available for your library through the Advanced Introductions to Law online resource. LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025 ELGAR ADVANCED INTRODUCTIONS TO LAW ONLINE Designed to be accessible yet rigorous and expertly written by leaders in their fields. www.advancedintros.com www.advancedintros.com Recommended by instructors Loved by students • Read by all This popular digital platform gives users access to stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in law, which have been expertly written by by leaders in their fields. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Pre-course Accessible and concise: ideal for pre-course reading. Undergraduate Provide strong foundations for international and comparative legal study. Offers potential to easily read around related topics. Post Graduate Students gain an authoritative understanding of the major international issues and debates in chosen or overlapping research fields. Many titles correspond to LLM course modules. Course Instructor Set as pre-course reading or as the main text for short modules Law Researcher Quickly grasp the landscape of related research topics, and use insights from leading scholars to identify areas for future evolution. Interdisciplinary Researcher First point of entry for social scientists wishing to understand the nuances and complexities of a legal subdiscipline. Recommend Advanced Introductions to Law for your library
13 Save up to 20% at e-elgar.com I For our electronic content, visit: elgaronline.com EU Digital Markets Law A Concise Guide to the Regulations and Directives on IT and Media Law Wolfgang Kilian, Leibniz-University Hanover, Germany ‘For those from outside the European Union, its legislation on information and communications technology is often bewildering. Few can claim, for example, to succinctly differentiate the Data Governance Act (DGA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICAR), the Data Act (DA) and Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), or how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) relates to each of them. This is but a small slice of the complexity this book addresses. Kilian gives this jungle a coherent shape by identifying five “new IT-legal regulatory complexes” and explaining groups of EU laws through that lens.’ – Graham Greenleaf, Macquarie University, Australia Key Features: • Provides practical perspectives on relevant legislation • Evaluates IT Regulations and Directives in force in the EU • Considers the emerging challenges of artificial intelligence in the context of the EU digital market April 2025 148 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 5545 7 £95.00 / $135.00 Paperback 978 1 0353 5547 1 £55.00 / $80.00 eBook • Elgaronline Elgar Practical Guides Floating Charges in Comparative Perspective Edited by Alisdair MacPherson, University of Aberdeen, UK and Caroline Sophie Rapatz, University of Kiel, Germany ‘This book offers an excellent overview of how a security right can be established on continuously changing assets. It provides insights into the problems this presents from a more restricted approach to property rights. The topic is analysed across legal traditions, and the history of floating security rights is examined, with a broad global overview that includes Africa, China, Europe and North America – an impressive work of global comparative property law analysis.’ – Sjef van Erp, Emeritus Professor, Maastricht University, the Netherlands April 2025 444 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 1713 4 £150.00 / $210 .00 eBook • Elgaronline Implementing Transboundary Water Agreements Alistair Rieu-Clarke, Northumbria University, UK Interdisciplinary and international in scope, this detailed book examines the types of compliance and implementation mechanisms that can support transboundary water cooperation. By drawing upon a range of theoretical accounts, case studies from the Danube, OrangeSenqu and Mekong rivers, and treaty practice, the book offers practical insights into how these mechanisms can be incorporated into transboundary water agreements. April 2025 348 pp Hardback 978 1 0353 3726 2 £115.00 / $165.00 eBook • Elgaronline TEXTBOOK Concepts of Company Law Anne Lafarre, Tilburg University and Christoph van der Elst, Tilburg University, the Netherlands and Ghent University, Belgium ‘Concepts of Company Law offers a comprehensive and easily accessible account of how company law governs corporate organizational structures and relationships between key corporate actors. Unlike most other textbooks, this book focuses on corporate law concepts and rules as such without a link to a single jurisdiction and is thus an excellent source for those studying company law in a global context. Students will also appreciate the book’s interdisciplinary approach and the skilful use of examples and charts to illustrate complex material and link the law to practice.’ – Suren Gomtsyan, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK Employing detailed case studies and real-world examples, this accessible textbook presents a clear overview of the core concepts of company law. The text will provide readers with a holistic understanding of the theoretical, financial, societal and practical aspects of company law. Key Features: • Incorporates multidisciplinary perspectives from law, business and finance • Systematically guides students from basic to more complex concepts in company law • Distinct boxes highlight key topics and enhance the learning experience with practical and numerical examples • Addresses forward looking issues in corporate social responsibility in addressing global challenges, including climate change and human rights April 2025 332 pp Hardback 978 1 78990 567 0 £115.00 / $165.00 Paperback 978 1 78990 569 4 £35.95 / $52.95 eTextbook Course leaders – access your examination copy on publication Research Handbook on Investment Law and Sustainable Development Edited by Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, University of Cambridge and Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL), UK, Ted Gleason, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France and Sean Stephenson, Dentons Canada LLP, Canada ‘This well-structured Research Handbook carefully reflects upon the transition from limited functions of international investment law securing the rule of law to fostering sustainable development in recent case law and modern agreements. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger leads an impressive contribution to this effect. It is a most valuable source and essential reading for all working on international economic law, environmental law and the Sustainable Development Goals.’ – Thomas Cottier, University of Bern, Switzerland April 2025 616 pp Hardback 978 1 78990 892 3 £255.00 / $360.00 eBook • Elgaronline Research Handbooks on Globalisation and the Law series LAW TITLES PUBLISHED APRIL - JUNE 2025
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