International Law: A Very Short Introduction (very Short Introductions)
by Vaughan Lowe /
2016 / English / EPUB
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Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past
decade, largely because of its key role in such hot-button issues
such as the Iraq War and Guantanamo, the World Trade Organization
and the anti-capitalist movement, the Kyoto Convention on climate
change, the apparent failure of the international system to deal
with dire situations in Palestine and Darfur, and the plight of
refugees and illegal immigrants around the world.
Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past
decade, largely because of its key role in such hot-button issues
such as the Iraq War and Guantanamo, the World Trade Organization
and the anti-capitalist movement, the Kyoto Convention on climate
change, the apparent failure of the international system to deal
with dire situations in Palestine and Darfur, and the plight of
refugees and illegal immigrants around the world.
This
ThisVery Short Introduction
Very Short Introduction explains what international
law is, what its role in international society is, and how it
operates. Dispelling many of the myths surrounding the topic,
Vaughan Lowe clearly outlines what international law can and cannot
do and what it is and what it isn't doing to make the world a
better place. Lowe focuses on the problems the world faces, using
terrorism, environmental change, poverty, and international
violence to demonstrate the theory and practice of international
law, and showing how these principles can be used for international
co-operation.
explains what international
law is, what its role in international society is, and how it
operates. Dispelling many of the myths surrounding the topic,
Vaughan Lowe clearly outlines what international law can and cannot
do and what it is and what it isn't doing to make the world a
better place. Lowe focuses on the problems the world faces, using
terrorism, environmental change, poverty, and international
violence to demonstrate the theory and practice of international
law, and showing how these principles can be used for international
co-operation.ABOUT THE SERIES:
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Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and
challenging topics highly readable.
