The New World Order: Sovereignty, Human Rights And The Self-Determination Of Peoples: v. 1 (Nationalism & Internationalism) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859730647 ISBN 13: 9781859730645

Publisher: Berg Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

The end of the Cold War has allowed for the prospect of a New World Order, in which the United Nations and other 'international actors' may return to their post-war mandate of maintaining international peace and security through collective action. This book addresses the central question of sovereignty under the new regime: which internal actions of states will justify intervention by the international community? The unifying theme of these chapters -- written from a wide variety of national and cultural perspectives -- is the conflict between cultural relativism and human rights in the postmodern world. Eleven authors address these questions to determine the meaning and limits of national self-determination after the fall of communism. This book is essential reading for all who seek to understand the emerging international system of the twenty-first century.

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Review:

"For those interested in the evolving area of human rights in international relations, this volume provides well-presented theoretical arguments surrounding the key issues, as well as detailed case studies. For scholars in this field, this volume is highly recommended reading." --Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies

About the Author:

Mortimer Sellers Director of the Center for International and Comparative Law and Associate Professor of Law,University of Baltimore

About this edition

• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1859730647
• ISBN 13: 9781859730645
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Sellers Mortimer