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Synopsis
The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Issues in Expropriation takes a thematic look at expropriation (eminent domain/compulsory purchase) in an international context.
Expropriation is a right reserved to all governments, and, thus, it has an impact on all societies. This book, the first of its kind, considers the essential issues from the point of view of both developing and developed countries. Each section will cover the major issues, principles and policies surrounding a particular theme and includes the experiences of and examples from different countries and regions, including China, India, Nigeria, South-East Asia, Northern Europe and the USA. Whilst the book remains international, it provides an overview of the key issues rather than an in-depth examination of individual countries' legal systems.
Key themes include:
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Nature and quantum of compensation
- Land rights and the acquisition of traditional land rights
- Issues surrounding 'public interest'
-Alternatives to expropriation
-The future: "good practice," debate and reform.
This handbook is an essential resource for students and researchers in the areas of land law, planning law, property law and rights, urban studies and international development.