Understanding international law
By: Conway W. Henderson.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781405197649; 9781405197656
Subjects: International law
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The rise of international law; title: A world of actors : a question of legal standing; title: The sources of international law : creating law without government; title: The efficacy of international law; title: Jurisdiction : domain over places and persons; title: Diplomacy in pursuit of peace; title: Arms limitations for a less violent world; title: Law to constrain force; title: Core international crimes : atrocities that shock the conscience of humankind; title: Human rights : freedom and protection for humankind; title: The global environment in jeopardy; title: Rules for sharing the world's wealth; title: The problems and prospects of international law.