In Measure for Measure, Shakespeare's severe justice Angelo urges the problems that might arise from a static conception of the law: 'We must not make a scarecrow of the law, setting it up to fear the birds of prey and let it keep one shape till custom make it their perch and not their terror' (2.1.1-4). Despite Angelo's temporary authority and corrupt nature, the play illustrates literature's ability to scrutinise the boundaries of legal power. Yet Shakespeare's contemporaries also viewed the legal realm as an instructive performance space, as John Holles advises his son that 'More instruction is to be had at the starr-chamber than at the globe.'

This dichotomy encapsulates the intricate connections between law and literature, considered in this volume by approaching law as literature and literature as law. The present book brings together legal and literary experts to explore these ideas, with perspectives from established academics, early career scholars, and postgraduate students. The chapters examine medieval chronicles, poems, legal treatises, early modern plays, novels, cases, handbooks, and more. Themes include law in literature, legal literature, law as performance, and literature as a legal medium.

The volume serves as an essential resource for academics seeking to enrich their understanding of the complex dynamics that shaped medieval and early modern societies. Its relevance to contemporary discussions surrounding interdisciplinary methodologies also positions the collection as an essential addition to the libraries of scholars and students interested in the ongoing dialogue between law and the humanities.

Contributors address the discipline's foundational principles of property, territory and sovereignty while engaging with contemporary issues such as urban governance, environmental regulation and transnational legal regimes. Referencing global case studies, chapters illustrate how various infrastructures influence spatial justice and configure landscapes of inclusion and exclusion to highlight how legal categories and procedures are unevenly enacted across space. Advocating for a dialogue between legal and economic geography, contributors sketch the grounds for sustained shared projects whereby law and geography are approached as mutually constitutive.

The Research Handbook on Legal Geography is an essential resource for scholars and students of environmental law and human geography. Practitioners and activists working in areas of governance and environmental regulation will also benefit from its analysis and recommendations.

Drawing on a broad array of theoretical viewpoints including liberal, postmodernist, and historical materialist accounts, the Encyclopedia examines key foundational concepts along the continuum of sociology, organization studies, business and critical management. Entries embrace the plurality of organizations to include and go beyond corporate workplaces, extending to universities, informal groups, cooperatives, libraries, and more. Key topics covered are work/life balance, intersectionality, Marxism, gig work, power, gendering, and race. Entries in this volume reflect the pressing issues that are currently reshaping the field such as algorithmic control, coercive organizations, digital nomads, greenwashing, organizational ecology, and systems thinking.

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Organizational Sociology is an essential resource for scholars and students exploring empirical research and theory in the interdisciplinary field of organizational sociology, and its interface with a range of other disciplines such as political science, economics, psychology, and business management.

Key Features:

• Contains over 130 accessible entries
• Includes contributions from an international cohort of authors across the Global South and North
• Highlights the variety of styles, themes, methodologies, and theories across organizational sociology

The authors describe how the norms of international law are enforced by national and international tribunals and authorities. They consider the enforcement of human rights law, the law of armed conflict, international criminal law, international environmental law, international economic law, and the law of the sea across jurisdictions, drawing on case studies from Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America.

The book is a crucial resource for scholars and students of international law, environmental law, and comparative law. It will be a valuable resource for legal practitioners, policymakers, and social activists.

This insightful Research Agenda assesses the ways in which agricultural law can be reshaped to promote a more secure and sustainable food system. Contributions tackle recent challenges such as food price crises, the Ukraine War and tariff barriers on food products, as well as more chronic sources of concern for the industry, such as climate change and the effect of diet on health.

Surveying the latest research in agriculture, international experts examine the shifting boundaries of food sovereignty, ways of regulating new technologies (with focus on cultivated meat and gene-editing) and the role of the consumer. These pertinent topics are supplemented by detailed analyses of future sustainability initiatives, extending from instances of food waste mismanagement on farms to solutions for improved water infrastructure. The book ultimately illustrates that, in order to ensure a successful future for agricultural law, it is necessary for legislators to operate across traditional boundaries and embrace the complexity generated by numerous interlocking legal issues.

Scholars and students of agricultural and environmental law will benefit greatly from the foundational ideas and practical solutions supplied throughout this Research Agenda. It also provides informed, actionable insights for policymakers and specialist practitioners seeking to develop their knowledge in this field.

Key Features:

• Evaluates the doctrine of Kompetenz-Kompetenz in sports arbitration
• Conducts systematic, decision-by-decision analysis of CAS jurisprudence categorised by topic
• Presents dedicated indexes of CAS awards and lists of arbitrators' cases
• Explains the circumstances in which the CAS has jurisdiction to hear a case and how arbitration agreements are interpreted
• Gives guidance on how disputes involving FIFA, clubs, players, agents and other sports governing bodies are allocated between different decision-making forums

Bridging doctrine and practice, this book is a crucial resource for all arbitrators before CAS, and for sports clubs, sports bodies and their legal advisors. Its practice-oriented structure also makes this a key resource for legal professionals seeking a deeper understanding of complex jurisdictional questions in sport.

Video Game Law is aimed at game developers and industry professionals who want to better understand the game industry or are in need of expert legal guidance. Given the rise in international competition, the increasing complexity of video game features, and the explosive growth of the industry in general, game developers can quickly find themselves in serious trouble, becoming vulnerable to copyright infringement claims, large-scale piracy, and even cybersecurity breaches. Not every video game company has the financial resources to retain in-house legal counsel, which Video Game Law seeks to address by discussing many of the common pitfalls, legal questions, and scenarios the industry faces.

S. Gregory Boyd, Brian Pyne, and Sean F. Kane, the most prominent, sought-after, and respected video game attorneys in the country, break down the laws and legal concepts that every game developer and industry professional needs to know in order to better protect their game and grow their company.

Key Features of This Updated New Edition:

• Provides a solid understanding of intellectual property (IP) concepts and laws, including copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and other protections that apply to video games, and how each can be employed to protect a company's unique and valuable IP
• Explores cutting-edge legal issues that affect the gaming industry, including artificial intelligence (AI), gambling, virtual currency, privacy laws, collective bargaining agreements, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), tax incentives, and relevant piracy laws
• Includes an overview of industry agreements, negotiation strategy, and legal and privacy vocabulary and concepts needed to navigate and succeed in an industry that is constantly growing and evolving
• Offers illustrative examples and legal concepts from the video game industry in every chapter

A subsequent analysis of EU law and case law on data protection and AI governance reveals that the 'right to explanation' has gradually been strengthened. However, the ongoing discussion about XAI tools is still largely ignored. Legislation is therefore far from satisfactory and leaves citizens seeking explanations empty-handed. This book analyses the debates in the machine learning community and how they could inform legislation and regulation. It thereby bridges computer science and law and helps reduce the disconnect between the two communities.

AI Transparency & Explainability is a pivotal resource for scholars and students of the connections between technology law and machine learning. AI regulators and government policymakers will similarly benefit from its interdisciplinary scope.

In an era where sustainability shapes the global agenda, The Evolution of Sustainability Accounting Education contributes to our understanding of the role of ac counting as a social practice rooted in public interest. This timely volume explores the urgent need to integrate sustainability into accounting curricula, addressing the social, economic, and environmental imperatives driving this transformation. From mapping the academic landscape of sustainability accounting to examining its impact on public sector accountability and corporate governance, this book of fers cutting-edge research and practical insights from leading experts. It addresses innovative pedagogical approaches, such as experiential learning and mobile learn ing, to prepare future accountants for the complexities of a sustainability-driven world.

Aimed at academics, students, researchers, and professionals, this book serves as an essential resource for those committed to advancing sustainability in account ing education. By highlighting real-world case studies, such as the FTX collapse, and exploring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, it un derscores the critical intersection of ethics, accountability, and sustainability. The Evolution of Sustainability Accounting Education is not just a call to action; it is a wake-up call to reimagine accounting education and foster a more equitable and sustainable future.

Alberto J. Costa, PhD in Accounting, is a Professor at the University of Aveiro (Institute of Accounting and Administration, ISCA-UA), where he teaches ac counting and business ethics, as well as accounting and management control. He is the head of the master's degree in accounting and management control. He is a full researcher at GOVCOPP (Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies, University of Aveiro), a certified accountant in Portugal, and a member of GRUDIS-Portuguese Network of Accounting Research. He develops research in the fields of financial accounting, management accounting, accounting education, and business and accounting ethics. He has published papers in national and international journals and edited books with Taylor & Francis.

Margarida M. Pinheiro is a Professor at the University of Aveiro (Institute of Accounting and Administration, ISCA-UA) and a full researcher at the Research Centre on Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers (CIDTFF), within the Policies, Evaluation, and Quality research group. With a PhD in Social Sciences, her work focuses on higher education management, quality assurance, and innovative teaching methodologies, particularly in accounting, finance, and marketing. She has published extensively in books, peer-reviewed journals, and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of accounting educa tion and its integration with sustainability. Professor Pinheiro has coordinated international technical-scientific projects, including under Erasmus, and actively participates in scientific committees, editorial roles, and academic event organi zation. Her research and professional activities emphasize collaboration and in novation in teaching, making her well suited to edit these volumes. Through her work, she seeks to support educators, researchers, and professionals in exploring the role of sustainability in reshaping accounting education for a more responsi ble future.