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Book SynopsisIn the freshest international law text in 20 years, Christopher C. Joyner offers a critical assessment of international legal rules in the early 21st century as they are applied by governments to the real world.
Trade ReviewAn international law volume most suited for a contemporary American undergraduate audience studying the broad spectrum of global politics. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
This is an accessible and engaging book which offers, not only an outline of the basic principle of the discipline, but a larger vision of the subject which makes vivid its potential, problems and necessity. * Global Law Books *
Christopher C. Joyner's modern textbook on international law is an impressive account of the state and development of international law at the turn of the 21st century. It is readable for its lucid and engaging style, but also for its grasp of the breadth and detail of international legal processes today. The author, professor of government at Georgetown University, presents a clear and convincing image of international law, as an increasingly institutionalized and conditioning influence on international political decisionmaking. The book is highly recommendable and a welcome contribution to the field. -- Ivar Alvik
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Part 2 I Concepts and Principles Chapter 3 The Nature of International Legal Rights Chapter 4 The International Legal Community Chapter 5 The State Chapter 6 The Individual Part 7 II Functions and Processes Chapter 8 International Organizations Chapter 9 Agreements and Disputes Part 10 III Challenges and Response Chapter 11 International Criminal Law Chapter 12 Use of Force Law Chapter 13 International Environmental Law Chapter 14 Global Commons Law Chapter 15 International Economic Law Part 16 IV Conclusion Chapter 17 Looking Back to See Ahead: Globalization and Challenges to the International Legal Order
