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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Dr Yu’s use of “constructivism” as the starting point to reform international investment law is a breath of fresh air in the sea of troubleshooting literature. Whether or not one shares her optimism that a currently divided field of study can one day bear witness to the institutionalization of shared understandings and values, Dr Yu’s cross-disciplinary approach has much to commend it. Thoroughly researched and deftly written, this book will appeal to a broad spectrum of stakeholders in international investment law.’ -- Jean Ho, National University of Singapore, Singapore
‘Dr Chen Yu’s book presents a timely, innovative and thought-provoking study on the cutting-edge issue of dispute settlement and reform of international investment law through legalization theory. With its rich theoretical and empirical contents, this book represents a major contribution to contemporary international economic law.’ -- Manjiao Chi, University of International Business and Economics, China
Table of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: legitimacy criticisms of ISDS and an interdisciplinary approach 2. The notion of legalization in the context of international investment law 3. Shared understandings and interactional law-making 4. Internal constraints: adjudication as a mode of social ordering 5. Legalizing international investment law Conclusion Bibliography Index
