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    Raising Arcadia

    Simon Chesterman

    Arcadia Greentree knows she isn’t exactly normal. But then she discovers she isn’t Arcadia Greentree after all… The first of a trilogy for young adults. Fast paced, smartly written and…

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    Finding Arcadia

    Simon Chesterman

    A witty blend of old school sleuthing, mysterious circumstances, super-powers and modern technology, all set in 21st century England. Fast paced, smartly written and well-observed situations make Simon Chesterman a…

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    We, the Robots?

    Simon Chesterman

    Should we regulate artificial intelligence? Can we? From self-driving cars and high-speed trading to algorithmic decision-making, the way we live, work, and play is increasingly dependent on AI systems. This…

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    Being Arcadia

    Simon Chesterman

    The last book in the Arcadia Trilogy! A witty blend of old school sleuthing, mysterious circumstances and modern technology, all set in 21st century England. This fast paced, smartly written…

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    Codes, Puzzles and Conundrums

    Simon Chesterman

    Codes, Puzzles and Conundrums: Mental Challenges for curious minds is drawn from the case files of the sixteen-year-old prodigy, Arcadia Greentree, from the Raising Acadia trilogy

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    I, Huckleberry

    Simon Chesterman

    A new novel by the author of Raising Arcadia. Clever, fast-paced, page-turning thriller aimed at young adults

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    Just War or Just Peace?: Humanitarian Intervention and International Law

    Simon Chesterman

    The question of the legality of humanitarian intervention is a simple one - the Charter of the United Nations prohibits the use of force, with only two exceptions. This study…

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    Just War or Just Peace?: Humanitarian Intervention and International Law

    Simon Chesterman

    This volume, which won an ASIL Certificate of Merit in 2002, critically examines the right of humanitarian intervention, asserted most spectacularly by NATO during its 1999 air strikes over Kosovo.

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    You, The People: The United Nations, Transitional Administration, and State-Building

    Simon Chesterman

    Transitional administrations represents the complex operations of the United Nations. This book provides the history of UN state-building operations and a treatment of the five key issues confronting such an…

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    You, the People: The United Nations, Transitional Administration, and State-Building

    Simon Chesterman

    Drawing on field research and interviews with key individuals, this book presents a history of UN state-building operations from colonial times to the problems faced in the 21st century. It…

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    From Community to Compliance?: The Evolution of Monitoring Obligations in ASEAN

    Simon Chesterman (National University of Singapore)

    The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was, for much of its history, little more than a talk-shop. This book examines efforts to make it a serious regional organisation and…

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    We, the Robots?: Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law

    Simon Chesterman (National University of Singapore)

    Should we regulate artificial intelligence? Can we? From self-driving cars and high-speed trading to algorithmic decision-making, the way we live, work, and play is increasingly dependent on AI systems. This…

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    Studying Law at University: Everything you need to know

    Simon Chesterman,Clare Rhoden

    A handy and practical guide for new law students.

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    Secretary or General?: The UN Secretary-General in World Politics

    The Secretary-General of the United Nations is a unique figure in world politics. Bringing together the insights of senior UN staff, diplomats, and scholars, Simon Chesterman examines the factors that…

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    Secretary or General?: The UN Secretary-General in World Politics

    The Secretary-General of the United Nations is a unique figure in world politics. Bringing together the insights of senior UN staff, diplomats, and scholars, Simon Chesterman examines the factors that…

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    Studying Law at University: Everything you need to know

    Simon Chesterman,Clare Rhoden

    A handy and practical guide for new law students.

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    From Mercenaries to Market: The Rise and Regulation of Private Military Companies

    Mercenaries or the market’s response to a security vacuum? Private military companies and the regulation of their activities have grown in importance. This book explores their use of potentially lethal…

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    From Mercenaries to Market: The Rise and Regulation of Private Military Companies

    Mercenaries or the market’s response to a security vacuum? Private military companies and the regulation of their activities have grown in importance. This book explores their use of potentially lethal…

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    Private Security, Public Order: The Outsourcing of Public Services and Its Limits

    Public functions are increasingly being outsourced to the private sector. This includes activities that impact on human rights and security, such as the management of prisons and water facilities. Drawing…

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    The Oxford Handbook of International Law in Asia and the Pacific

    This Handbook surveys how international law is applied and interpreted in the Asia-Pacific region. It explores Asia’s contribution to the development of international law and whether a distinct ‘Asian’ approach…

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    One Nation Under Surveillance: A New Social Contract to Defend Freedom Without Sacrificing Liberty

    Simon Chesterman (Global Professor and Director of the New York University School of Law Singapore Programme, and Vice Dean and Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore.)

    What limits, if any, should be placed on a government’s efforts to spy on its own citizens in the interests of national security? By reframing the relationship between privacy and…

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    One Nation Under Surveillance: A New Social Contract to Defend Freedom Without Sacrificing Liberty

    Simon Chesterman (Global Professor and Director of the New York University School of Law Singapore Programme, and Vice Dean and Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore.)

    What limits, if any, should be placed on a government’s efforts to spy on its own citizens in the interests of national security? By reframing the relationship between privacy and…

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    Law and Practice of the United Nations

    Simon Chesterman (Dean and Professor, Dean and Professor, National University of Singapore Faculty of Law),Ian Johnstone (Professor of International Law, Professor of International Law, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University),David M. Malone (Rector, and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, Rector, and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, United Nations University, Tokyo)

    Law and Practice of the United Nations: Documents and Commentary combines primary materials with expert commentary, demonstrating the interaction between law and practice in the UN organization, as well as…

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    Law and Practice of the United Nations

    Simon Chesterman (Dean and Professor, Dean and Professor, National University of Singapore Faculty of Law),Ian Johnstone (Professor of International Law, Professor of International Law, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University),David M. Malone (Rector, and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, Rector, and Under-Secretary-General of the UN, United Nations University, Tokyo)

    Law and Practice of the United Nations: Documents and Commentary combines primary materials with expert commentary, demonstrating the interaction between law and practice in the UN organization, as well as…

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    The Oxford Handbook of United Nations Treaties

    Simon Chesterman (Dean and Professor of Law, Dean and Professor of Law, National University of Singapore),David M. Malone (Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Rector, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Rector, UN University (Tokyo)),Santiago Villalpando (Chief of the Treaty Section, Chief of the Treaty Section, United Nations Office of Legal Affairs)

    This book brings together world experts on the United Nations and international law, to examine not only the content of that legal regime but how it has been transformed since…

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