The 2nd edition has been updated in line with the latest developments in US law, including the new Americans with Disabilities Act.

Revised and updated in line with the latest developments in US law, including the new Americans with Disabilities Act, this text provides an understanding of the reasons underlying the laws and applicable defences, and sections on compliance.

First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"The U.S. civil court system consists of three levels: 1) District Courts ("Trial Courts"), 2) Circuit Courts of Appeal ("appellate courts") and 3) the Supreme Court (see Figure 1.1). The United States has a total of 94 districts, representing distinct geographic regions (see Table 1.1). The number of districts varies by state. For instance, some states have only one district (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Delaware), while others have multiple districts, such as California, Florida, and Michigan (e.g., Southern District of California, Central District of California)"--

A historical perspective on the often-neglected place of women in Japan's economy, concluding with an illuminating present-day case study.