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Demonstrates that the weaknesses of international rule of law confound legalist ambitions - and that whatever their professed commitments, all nations stand ready to dispense with international agreements when it suits their short- or long-term interests.

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"Posner has provided an intellectual history of a concept, 'legalism,' as well as what could be considered the sociology of a profession." (Journal of International Law and Politics) "A spirited attack on 'excessive faith in the efficiency of international law.' " (Foreign Affairs)"

The Perils of Global Legalism

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 9/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780226675749, 978-0226675749
    ISBN10: 0226675742
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    Law Law and society, sociology of law

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Demonstrates that the weaknesses of international rule of law confound legalist ambitions - and that whatever their professed commitments, all nations stand ready to dispense with international agreements when it suits their short- or long-term interests.

    Trade Review
    "Posner has provided an intellectual history of a concept, 'legalism,' as well as what could be considered the sociology of a profession." (Journal of International Law and Politics) "A spirited attack on 'excessive faith in the efficiency of international law.' " (Foreign Affairs)"

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