The world is poised for another important transition. The United
States is dealing with the impact of the Afghan and Iraq wars, the use
of torture and secret detention, Guantanamo, climate change, nuclear
proliferation, weakened international institutions, and other issues
related directly or indirectly to international law. The world needs
an accurate account of the important role of international law and
_The Power and Purpose of International Law_ seeks to provide it.Mary
Ellen O'Connell explains the purpose of international law and the
power it has to achieve that purpose. International law supports order
in the world and the attainment of humanity's fundamental goals of
peace, prosperity, respect for human rights, and protection of the
natural environment. These goals can best be realized through
international law, which uniquely has the capacity to bind even a
superpower of the world. By exploring the roots and history of
international law, and by looking at specific events in the history of
international law, this book demonstrates the why and the how of
international law and its enforcement. It directly confronts the
notion that international law is "powerless" and that working within
the framework of international law is useless or counter-productive.
As the world moves forward, it is critical that both leaders and their
citizens understand the true power and purpose of international law
and this book creates a valuable resource for them to aid their
understanding. It uses a clear, compelling style to convey topical,
informative and cutting-edge information to the reader.
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ISBN
9780199831029
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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