The Politics of International Law And International Justice: An Introduction to International Law for Politics and IR Students (Paperback - 2013)

About the Book
An introduction to international law for politics and IR students

This textbook introduction to international law and justice is specially written for students studying law in other departments, such as politics and IR. Written by a lawyer and a political theorist, it shows how international politics has influenced international law.

Edwin Egede and Peter Sutch show that neglected questions of justice and ethics are essential to any understanding of the institutions of international society. They walk students through the most crucial questions and critical debates in international law today: sovereignty and global governance, sovereign and diplomatic immunity, human rights, the use of force, sanctions and the domestic impact of international law.

Key Features

• Each chapter explores a central issue in public international law and IR theory, showing how international law and political debate are entwined
• Key concepts are explained in text boxes
• Each chapter includes case studies, chapter summaries, revision questions and suggestions for further reading