International Law 2nd/ed

This volume not only collects some of the best essays written on international law during the past fifty years but also offers a bold new perspective on the subject The editors' fresh perspective puts old insights in a new light and illuminates more recent work, including cutting-edge post-Cold War scholarshipIt is a rich, deeply satisfying and provocative collection.' -Barbara Stark, American Journal of International Law PRESENTING BOTH CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY ESSAYS COVERING subjects ranging from treaties and dispute settlement to the environment, human rights, and war crimes, this anthology is unique in revealing the influence of international law on political behavior. Among the notable features of this new edition are chapters on terrorism, humanitarian intervention, and the International Criminal Court, on new actors and forums in the international arena, and on the crucial importance of domestic political factors in international law and compliance.