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Essentials of Sports Law
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Essentials of Sports LawEssentials of Sports Law

In this thoroughly revised Fourth Edition, Glenn Wong provides a comprehensive review of the various sports law issues facing professional, intercollegiate, Olympic, high school, youth, and adult recreational sports. Major topics include tort liability, contracts/waivers, antitrust law, labor law, constitutional law, gender discrimination, drug testing, intellectual property law, broadcasting laws pertaining to sports agents, business and employment law, Internet gambling, and athletes with disabilities.
 
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Justice in Genetics: Intellectual Property and Human Rights from a Cosmopolitan Liberal
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Justice in Genetics: Intellectual Property and Human Rights from a Cosmopolitan LiberalJustice in Genetics: Intellectual Property and Human Rights from a Cosmopolitan Liberal

Providing new insight into the ideas surrounding one of the longest running and hotly debated governmental issues the global access to healthcare challenge Louise Bernier develops an original theoretical framework that builds upon cosmopolitan liberal theory. This groundbreaking analysis offers a useful justification for engaging in a global and more equitable redistribution of health-related resources.

 
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Kudiyattam Theatre and the Actor's Consciousness
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Kudiyattam Theatre and the Actor's ConsciousnessKudiyattam Theatre and the Actor's Consciousness

This book explores the training methods, performance and aesthetics of Kudiyattam, the oldest existing theatre from in the world. It brings together for the first time a comprehensive analysis of the psycho-physical techniques employed by the actors in Kerala of this temple theatre form. The book offers an in-depth analysis of pakarnnattam, a unique acting technique that helps the actor to perform multiple characters in a single dramatic situation.
 
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Double Vision: Moral Philosophy and Shakespearean Drama
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Double Vision: Moral Philosophy and Shakespearean DramaDouble Vision: Moral Philosophy and Shakespearean Drama

Hamlet tells Horatio that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in his philosophy. In Double Vision, philosopher and literary critic Tzachi Zamir argues that there are more things in Hamlet than are dreamt of--or at least conceded--by most philosophers. Making an original and persuasive case for the philosophical value of literature, Zamir suggests that certain important philosophical insights can be gained only through literature.

 
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Numeracy and Beyond: Applying Mathematics in the Primary School
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Numeracy and Beyond: Applying Mathematics in the Primary SchoolNumeracy and Beyond: Applying Mathematics in the Primary School

Using and applying mathematics has been a central component of the National Curriculum in mathematics. However, the National Numeracy Strategy has adopted a new approach, in which 'using and applying' is integrated throughout the mathematics curriculum. This book aims to help teachers develop their understanding and practice in this crucial area. It provides a clear conceptual analysis of the problem of application, together with extensive examples of ways in which teachers can address it in their classrooms at Key Stages 1 and 2.
 
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