Understanding International Law

Understanding International Law introduces students to the various aspects of international law and especially its relationship with global politics. Utilizing an approach that carefully balances politics and law, the book reflects on their interdependency and places an emphasis on an evolving international society largely structured by the rules of international law.
All of the major facets of international law are addressed, with topics including: the philosophical origins of international law; its sources, efficacy, and jurisdiction; diplomacy and arms limitations; international crimes and atrocities; human rights; non–state actors; environmental considerations; as well as reflections on the future of international law. Of particular value to students of politics and international relations, readers benefit from the author′s expertise in Political Science and International Law – as well as his thirty–five years of experience in presenting complex subject matter in a lively and accessible manner. The book contains enhanced pedagogy as well as a specially created companion website (www.wiley.com/go/internationallaw) providing students with additional resources to aid their learning, including links to case studies.

Spis treści:
List of Boxes
Preface
List of Abbreviations
Part I: Making the World More Lawful:
1. The Rise of International Law
The Nature of International Law
The Roles of International Law
The Early Beginnings of International Law
Dueling Philosophies
Contending Modern Approaches
Operating Conditions: What Helps and What Hinders?
Chapter Summary
2. A World of Actors: A Question of Legal Standing
Actors
The State
International Government Organizations
Non–government Organizations
Multinational Corporations
Individuals
Insurgents
Ethnic Groups
Terrorists
Mercenaries and Private Military Companies
Domesti c Actors
Chapter Summary
3. The Sources of International Law: Creating Law without Government
Customary Law
Treaty Law
The Role of Principles
Judges and Publicists
Other Sources?
The Scope of International Law
Chapter Summary
4. The Efficacy of International Law
Legislating International Law
Enforcing International Law
Adjudicating International Law
The Incorporation of International Law
Can There Be a Future World Government?
Chapter Summary
5. Jurisdiction: Domain over Places and Persons
Territorial Jurisdiction
Law of the Sea
Airspace
Outer Space
Satellites
The Polar Regions
Nationality
Dual Nationality
Alien Status
Sovereign Immunity and Act of State
Extraterritoriality
Extradition
Chapter Summary
Part II: Making the World Safer:
6. Diplomacy in Pursuit of Peace
A Brief History of Diplomacy
The Rules of Diplomacy for States
Two Special Issues concerning Embassies
Rules for the Consular Relations of States
The Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
The Operating Conditions of Diplomacy
The Rules of Diplomacy for IGOs
The Special Case of the UN
Chapter Summary
7. Arms Limitations for a Less Violent World
A Brief History of Arms Limitations
Objectives of Arms Limitations
Obstacles to Arms Limitations
The Nuclear Regime
The Biological Weapons Regime
The Chemical Weapons Regime
The Missile Control Regime
The Conventional Weapons Regime
Chapter Summary
8. Law to Constrain Force
A Brief History of the Laws Governing Force
Evolution to UN Law
Aggression
Self–defense
Self–defense in an Age of Terrorism
Intervention
Peacekeeping
Today’s Salient Issues concerning the Laws of War
Chapter Summary
9. Core International Crimes: Atrocities That Shock the Conscience of Humankind 
A Brief History of Core International Crim es
Crimes against Peace
Crimes against Humanity
Genocide
The Most Notorious Episodes of Genocide
Special Dimensions of Genocide
War Crimes
The Contributions of International Tribunals
Chapter Summary
Part III: Making the World Better:
10. Human Rights: Freedom and Protection for Humankind
A Brief History of the Human Rights Movement
Civil and Political Rights
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
Group Rights
A Human Rights Frontier?
Human Rights Regimes
The Role of Non–state Actors
Chapter Summary
11. The Global Environment in Jeopardy
A Brief History of Environmental Developments
Atmosphere
Water
Soil
Forests
Wildlife
The Environment and Human Rights
Environmental Governance
Chapter Summary
12. Rules for Sharing the World’s Wealth
A Brief History of Economic Relations
Governance from the North
Standardizing the Global Economy
Intellectual Property Rights
Commercial Arbitration
Globalism versus Regionalism
Governance of the South
Four Economic Flows in the North–South Relationship
Counter–productive Issues for the Global Economy: Organized Crime,
Corruption, and the Pursuit of Non–economic Goals
Chapter Summary
Part IV: Making the Future:
13. The Problems and Prospects of International Law
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index

Nota biograficzna:
Conway W. Henderson is a retired professor of Political Science who has taught courses in International Relations and International Law for more than three decades.

Okładka tylna:
Understanding International Law introduces students to the various aspects of international law and especially its relationship with global politics. Utilizing an approach that carefully balances politics and law, the book reflects on their interdependency and places an emphasis on an evolvin g international society largely structured by the rules of international law.
All of the major facets of international law are addressed, with topics including: the philosophical origins of international law; its sources, efficacy, and jurisdiction; diplomacy and arms limitations; international crimes and atrocities; human rights; non–state actors; environmental considerations; as well as reflections on the future of international law. Of particular value to students of politics and international relations, readers benefit from the author′s expertise in Political Science and International Law – as well as his thirty–five years of experience in presenting complex subject matter in a lively and accessible manner. The book contains enhanced pedagogy as well as a specially created companion website (www.wiley.com/go/internationallaw) providing students with additional resources to aid their learning, including links to case studies.