Description
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