Law, Social Sciences and Public Policy

Professionals and government officials often encounter a variety of legal and public policy questions which have economic, sociological, political and spatial overtones and implications. This volume brings together lawyers and social scientists to discuss pertinent issues from their relevant expertise in a symbiotic relationship in order to help policy and decision-makers be fair and efficient in implementing or advising regulatory and developmental programmes. Topics covered include corporate and investment law, economic development, public policy and administration, environmental management, criminal law and other specialised areas. It should be useful to policy makers, government advisers, lawyers and researchers undertaking interdisciplinary studies.