Fundamental Perspectives on International Law

A user-friendly, comprehensive, and modern account of international law combining political science and law for students at multiple levels.

Tracy H. Slagter (Author), John D. Van Doorn (Author), William R. Slomanson (Foreword by)

9781108813891, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 December 2022

722 pages
24.4 x 17.1 x 3.4 cm, 1.39 kg

'Slagter and Van Doorn have done an exceptional job updating Slomanson's Fundamental Perspectives on International Law for anyone interested in what international law can tell us about many contemporary global issues. The book draws on timely examples to provide an accessible overview of the promise and the limits of international law from traditional sources and emerging perspectives.' Adam Van Liere, University of Wisconsin La Crosse

How does international law impact the behavior of states? This book designed for students in multiple disciplines offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the 'law of nations,' detailing the evolution of state practice in response to an ever-changing, diverse world. In this new edition of William Slomanson's foundational text, the new authors, Professors Slagter and Van Doorn, trace how states manage their sovereignty in myriad ways, working through treaties, international organizations, and international courts to secure their own as well as global interests. With special emphasis on five key areas-human rights, the use of force, human security and humanitarian intervention, environmental protection, and economic relations-the authors illustrate both the power and limits of international law to provide structure and predictability on a globalized planet. Real-world problem sets, annotated bibliographies, and a practical guide to studying international law make this a text that students and instructors alike will appreciate.

1. What Is International Law?
2. States and Individuals in International Law
3. Treaties and Diplomacy
4. Range of Sovereignty
5. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
6. International Organizations
7. Human Rights
8. The Use of Force by States
9. Intervention and Human Security
10. International Environmental Law
11. International Economic Relations.

Subject Areas: International organisations & institutions [LBBU], Public international law [LBB], Human rights [JPVH], United Nations & UN agencies [JPSN1], International relations [JPS]