International Law and International Relations (Themes in International Relations) - Hardcover

Armstrong, David; Farrell, Theo; Lambert, H�l�ne

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9780521844109: International Law and International Relations (Themes in International Relations)

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ISBN 10: 052184410X ISBN 13: 9780521844109

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Events such as the legal arguments surrounding the 2003 Iraq War and the creation of the International Criminal Court highlight the significance of international law in the contemporary world. This new textbook provides an introduction to the relationship between international law and international relations. David Armstrong, Theo Farrell and H�l�ne Lambert explore the evolution, nature and function of international law in world politics and situate international law in its historical and political context. They propose three interdisciplinary 'lenses' through which to view the role of international law in world politics: realist, liberal and constructivist. These lenses offer different ways of looking at international law in terms of what it is, how it works and how it changes. Topics covered include the use of force, human rights, international crimes, international trade and the environment, and each chapter features discussion questions and guides to further reading.

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'Succinct, highly readable and intellectually stimulating. This volume provides the perfect introduction to the complex interface between international relations and international law.' Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, University of British Columbia

'An essential introduction to international law and relations, this excellent text combines the fields of expertise of its respective authors to offer core and critical insights into international law's function and its daily worth. Its expositions are as lucid as they are nuanced and poignant; its analyses and conclusions always judiciously and confidently made. A certain triumph of interdisciplinary endeavour.' Dino Kritsiotis, Reader in Public International Law, University of Nottingham and Visiting Professor of Law, University of Michigan

'This book is exactly what the doctor ordered - a smart, systematic, and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of international law in the contemporary global order. It is also one of the few introductions pitched at students of international relations as well as lawyers. An excellent addition to the burgeoning literature on the relationship between international politics and law!' Chris Reus-Smit, Australian National University

'... this is an excellent introduction that sets out the field's parameters and its history and outlines the key problems and dilemmas with rigour and clarity.' Political Studies Review

'... deals with a very complex subject matter but at the same time succeeds in presenting it in a way that is meaningful to others without over-stretching the arguments. ... well written and an interesting read for students.' Cambrian Law Review

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A new textbook introducing International Relations students to the complexities of international law and international law students to the dominant structures, main actors and driving forces of world politics. It emphasises different ways of looking at international law, how it works and how it changes.

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