Politics of International Law and International Justice

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ID6576144
AuthorsEdwin Egede (0000-0001-7889-8840), Peter Sutch (0000-0002-2898-5214)
Year2013
Publication date2013-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenuePolitics of International Law and International Justice (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherEdinburgh University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1515/9780748634736
OpenAlexW1841126430
Open LibraryOL37163536M
ISBN9780748634736
LanguageEN
Citations received3

An introduction to international law for politics and IR students This textbook introduction to international law and justice is specially written for students studying law in other departments, such as politics and IR. Written by a lawyer and a political theorist, it shows how international politics has influenced international law. Edwin Egede and Peter Sutch show that neglected questions of justice and ethics are essential to any understanding of the institutions of international society. They walk students through the most crucial questions and critical debates in international law today: sovereignty and global governance, sovereign and diplomatic immunity, human rights, the use of force, sanctions and the domestic impact of international law. Key Features Each chapter explores a central issue in public international law and IR theory, showing how international law and political debate are entwined Key concepts are explained in text boxes Each chapter includes case studies, chapter summaries, revision questions and suggestions for further reading

Comparative law · International law · International relations · Justice · Municipal law · Political science · Politics · Public international law · Public law · Sanctions · Sociology · Sovereignty · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · Law

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