englischThe study analyses the conceptualization of prenatal life in the Islamic West, particularly in medieval Andalusi and Maghrebi hermeneutics. It focuses on the ideas developed by Abū Bakr Ibn al-‘Arabī and Qāḍī ‘Iyāḍ, who relied on embryonic passages in qur'anic verses and ḥadīths. By [...]

englischUrsula von der Leyen set out six strategic priorities when she took office, under which the Commission drove forward its political agenda and initiated numerous legislative projects. However, the past five years have been characterised by numerous crises that have brought with them [...]

Das Buch versammelt Beiträge zur Theoriebildung im vergleichenden öffentlichen Recht, um dessen Besonderheiten aufzuzeigen. Bei der Auswahl der vielen möglichen Beiträge war die Nationalität ein wichtiges Kriterium. Denn die Präsentation von Beiträgen aus Deutschland ist das zweite Ziel dieses [...]

englischThis handbook offers a profound overview of the theoretical foundations of, empirical findings on and approaches to discourses on excessive indebtedness, provides insights into the realities of the lives of the diverse groups affected by debt, discusses comprehensive methods of counselling, [...]

englischThe question of responsibility for copyright infringements on the internet is omnipresent. In most cases, rights holders attack the technical infrastructure of websites whose business model is based on copyright infringements. The fact that the existence of structurally copyright-infringing [...]

englischCritical minerals and metals are at the centre of strategic supply issues for the major industrialised nations. Germany is highly dependent on raw material imports from abroad and has largely neglected strategic raw material security over the last decade. The study focuses on two main areas: [...]

englischThe essential aim of this study is to solve the problem of how to punish genocidal deeds, keeping in mind the tension between the German Criminal Law System with its Doctrine of Concurrences and International Law that both apply for the German International Criminal Code. Based on a [...]

englischThis handbook provides an overview of key findings on civic engagement and voluntary services. Authors from various disciplines, such as sociology, political science, education, social work, cultural studies, adminis-trative science and law, provide a clear and concise introduction to key [...]

englischThe work analyses the typification in consumer law. Does it follow a rule? The study questions the compatibility of typification in consumer law with the constitutionally protected freedom of contract and proposes a new approach. However, this must overcome national borders, as European law [...]

englischIn the ecological crisis and the transformation of the economy and society, people are being called upon to embrace the necessary changes in their lives and actions. They participate in those changes either actively or passively. If the environment does not appear to be at odds with people, [...]