Conway W. Henderson

Understanding International Law

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Understanding International Law presents a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the various aspects of international law while addressing its interrelationship with world politics.

Presents well-organized, balanced coverage of all aspects of international law
Features an accompanying website with direct access to court cases and study and discussion questions. Visit the site at: www.wiley.com/go/internationallaw
Includes discussion of the efficacy of international law, a topic unique among international law texts
Offers discussion of other topics that most texts do not address, such as complete chapters on making the world safer, human rights, the environment, and the world economy

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 496
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 247mm x 172mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 856g
• ISBN-13: 9781405197656
• ISBN-10: 140519765X
• Artikelnr.: 28099133

Autorenporträt

Conway W. Henderson is Professor Emeritus of Political Science who has taught courses in International Relations and International Law for more than three decades.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Boxes Preface List of Abbreviations Part I: Making the World More
Lawful: 1. The Rise of International Law 2. A World of Actors: A Question
of Legal Standing 3. The Sources of International Law: Creating Law without
Government 4. The Efficacy of International Law 5. Jurisdiction: Domain
over Places and Persons Part II: Making the World Safer: 6. Diplomacy in
Pursuit of Peace 7. Arms Limitations for a Less Violent World 8. Law to
Constrain Force 9. Core International Crimes: Atrocities That Shock the
Conscience of Humankind Part III: Making the World Better: 10. Human
Rights: Freedom and Protection for Humankind 11. The Global Environment in
Jeopardy 12. Rules for Sharing the World's Wealth Part IV: Making the
Future: 13. The Problems and Prospects of International Law Glossary of
Terms Bibliography Index

Rezensionen

"Henderson seeks to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of international law. Addressing its interrelationship with world politics, the text also features chapters on topics such as making the world safer, human rights, the environment and the world economy." (Times Higher Education, November 2010)