Oxford University Press

The question of how moral and legal reasoning interact has been a central focus in modern legal philosophy. Matthew Kramer here analyses the diverse ways in which moral principles enter legal systems, and presents a staunch defence of the 'separability' thesis - that law is not inherently moral in its effects or motivational underpinnings.

Should courts be able to scrutinize primary legislation for its compatibility with human rights? Focusing on the value of the separation of powers, Kyritsis offers an innovative discussion of the role of constitutional courts and the scope of judicial review, and a normative theory of the constitutional review of legislative action.

Medicine has developed many effective treatments, but new interventions have also produced unexpected harmful effects. Where's the Evidence? Now issued in paperback argues that parallel comparisons must be made before new treatments are adopted to reduce the number of patients exposed to the unknown hazards of medical innovations. Additionally, the long-term consequences of new treatments must not be ignored. This book is a unique collection of critical and controversial essays on intractable ethical issues and evidence-based problems in modern medicine. Most, but not all of the examples are taken from neonatal and perinatal medicine and were published over a period of 10 years together with responses in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology. Silverman is a leading light in the evidence-based medicine debate.

What did it mean to be British during the 'People's War'? Professor Rose uses material from newspapers, diaries, novels and letters to examine popular notions of citizenship on the home front. She shows that what we now mean by 'identity politics' was alive and well in the 1940s and that any singular conception of 'Britishness' was extremely fragile.

What did it mean to be British during the 'People's War'? Professor Rose uses material from newspapers, diaries, novels and letters to examine popular notions of citizenship on the home front. Themes covered include who was included as 'British', what was it like to be Jewish during the war and what was the impact of American GIs? In this fascinating study Rose argues that even during the Second World War national identity was a fragile concept.

An unprecedented inside view of the European Commission, and institution which substantially influences the legislative agenda of the European Union. Based on testimonies of 150 insiders, the authors show how the institution is significantly influenced by political power struggles that affect the rules that govern Europe.