Reflecting a dramatically changing global context, the third edition of International Law in World Politics

introduces the actors, structures, processes, and issues of international law in a way that makes sense to students of

political science.

Features of the new edition include:

* current case studies that bring the subject to life

* an entirely new chapter on international courts and tribunals

* more attention to trade and economic issues

* even-handed discussion of such contentious topics as the Iran nuclear deal, Africa and the ICC, the Paris climate

agreement, rising tensions in the South China Sea, and more

The result is a text that effectively explains the role that international law plays in the arena of world politics today.

About the Author
Shirley V. Scott is professor of international relations at the University of New SouthWales.

Reviews

Praise for the previous editions:

"Excellent.... [Scott provides] succinct and authoritative coverage of the ties between

contemporary world events and the norms that supposedly govern them."-UN21 Newsletter, ASIL

"This is a superb treatment of the subject matter."-Choice

"Writing an easily accessible but still comprehensive text on the role of international law in

current world politics is not easy, yet it is exactly what Shirley Scott has accomplished with this

excellent introductory book."-Hanne Hagtvedt Vik, Journal of Peace Research

"This ... excellent introductory book ... should be appropriate for a wide range of survey/introductory

courses in international law."-John King Gamble, Australian Yearbook of International Law

Book Information
ISBN 9781626376045
Author Shirley V. Scott
Format Paperback
Page Count 350
Imprint Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Publisher Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc