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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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    A Paperback / softback by Eric A. Posner

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/12/2011
      ISBN13: 9780226675756, 978-0226675756
      ISBN10: 0226675750
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      Law and society, sociology of law

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      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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