This new publication is the first up-to-date resource on this exciting research area. As one of the few green, energy efficient technologies, magnetic cooling is experiencing a surge in interest and this book brings together the latest research from physics, materials science, engineering and chemistry.

This book analyses the interaction of the constitutional and political orders of EU Member States that exhibit varying degrees of territorial pluralism, their sub-state entities and the supranational organisation to which they belong.

The book explores existing regulatory licensing systems in China and critically appraises them using a law-and-economic approach.

Rifa'a Rafi' al-Tahtawi (1801-73) was one of the most extraordinary scholars of his age, and the first Muslim to try to incorporate Western ideas and innovations into his native society. In spite of all this, it is surprising that many aspects of his works and thought remain under explored. This work addresses this neglect

Perspectives on Authoritarianism

This volume focuses on a century of seismic change in the political, religious and cultural life of Scotland.

The description for this book, The First World Empire: The Rise and Fall of the Ancient Assyrians, will be forthcoming.

This book traces the evolution of EU employment law and social policy from the Treaty of Rome through to the emerging themes post-Amsterdam.