Can democracy and human rights really be imposed 'by fire and sword'?

This is a collection of essays debating empire and international law, concerning the relationship between American imperialism, the abuse of 'humanitarian intervention' and its legal implications.

Covering everything from the role of Europe and the UN, to people's tribunals, to broader accounts of the contradictions of war and human rights, the contributors offer new and innovative ways of examining the problems that we face.

Contributors include Leo Panitch, Sam Gindin, Jurgen Habermas, Ulrich Preuss, Haifa Zangana, Andrew Arato, Samir Amin, Reg Whitaker, Denis Halliday and Hans von Sponeck.

About the Author
Amy Bartholomew is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at Carleton University. She is the editor of Empire's Law: The American Imperial Project and the 'War to Remake the World' (Pluto, 2006). She was an expert witness at the Brussels Tribunal, part of the World Tribunal on Iraq held in April 2004, and on the panel of advocates at the culminating session of the WTI held in Istanbul in June 2005.

Reviews
'Right now there can't be enough discussion of America's role in world politics ... This is a much-needed collection from leading scholars' -- Neil Stammers, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and Politics, University of Sussex
'A first rate essay collection and a 'must read' for students of international law, politics and ethics' -- Jean L. Cohen, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University
'It is extremely relevant ... the coverage is excellent' -- Professor Bob Fine, Director, Social Theory Centre, Warwick University

In this crowded field, Empire's Law stands out as a rigorous and uniquely engaged collection

-- Irina Ceric, Osgoode Hall Law Journal, York University



Book Information
ISBN 9780745323695
Author Amy Bartholomew
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Pluto Press
Publisher Pluto Press
Weight(grams) 500g