Invitation to the sociology of international law
Hirsch, MosheAuthor
International legal rules are profoundly embedded in diverse social factors and processes. International law thus often reflects and affects societal factors nationally and internationally. This book exposes some central tenets of the sociological perspective and presents a sociological analysis of significant topics in current international law.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
International legal rules are profoundly embedded in diverse social factors and processes. International law thus often reflects and affects societal factors nationally and internationally. This book exposes some central tenets of the sociological perspective and presents a sociological analysis of significant topics in current international law.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 3, 2015).
Introduction: the sociological dimension of international law -- Sociological theories: regional and global trade agreements -- Collective memory and international law -- Social identity, international groups, and international law -- Diffusion of norms and its limits: socio-legal fragmentation, investment tribunals, and human rights law -- Deviance and conformity with international law -- Some conclusions.
International law
Sociological jurisprudence
International Law - General
International Law
Law, Politics & Government