| Description |
1 online resource (x, 381 pages) |
| Contents |
Theorizing American empire / Leo Panitch and Sam Gindin -- Interpreting the fall of a monument / Jürgen Habermas -- The Iraq War : critical reflections from 'Old Europe' / Ulrich K. Preuss -- The conduct of the UN before and after the 2003 invasion / Hans von Sponeck -- The UN and its conduct during the invasion and occupation of Iraq / Denis Halliday -- Keeping its promise : use of force and the new man of international law / Doris E. Buss -- Looking for life signs in an international rule of law / Trevor Purvis -- American empire or empires? : alternative juridifications of the new world order / Peter Swan -- Empire's law and the contradictory politics of human rights / Amy Bartholomew -- A new Bonapartism? / Nehal Bhuta -- Empire's democracy, ours and theirs / Andrew Arato -- The three cyclops of empire building : targeting the fabric of Iraqi society / Haifa Zangana -- Drifting away from the edge of empire : Canada in the age of George W. Bush / Reg Whitaker -- A 'just war', or just another of Tony Blair's wars? / David Coates -- The uses and abuses of humanitarian intervention in the wake of empire / Fuyuki Kurasawa -- Taking empire seriously : empire's law, peoples' law and the World Tribunal on Iraq / Jayan Nayar -- Whither the United Nations? / Samir Amin |
| Summary |
What is the legacy of the war in Iraq? Can democracy and human rights really be imposed "by fire and sword"? This book brings together some of the world's most outstanding theorists in the debate over empire and international law. They provide a uniquely lucid account of the relationship between American imperialism, the use and abuse of "humanitarian intervention", and its legal implications. Empire's Law is ideal for students who want a comprehensive critical introduction to the impact that the doctrine of pre-emptive war has had on our capacity to protect human rights and promote global justice. Leading contributors including Leo Panitch, Sam Gindin, Jurgen Habermas, Ulrich Preuss, Andrew Arato, Samir Amin, Reg Whitaker, Denis Halliday and Hans von Sponeck tackle a broad range of issues. Covering everything from the role of Europe and the UN, to people's tribunals, to broader theoretical accounts of the contradictions of war and human rights, the contributors offer new and innovative ways of examining the problems that we face. It is essential reading for all students who want a systematic framework for understanding the long-term consequences of imperialism |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
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United Nations -- History -- 21st century
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United Nations fast |
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Iraq War, 2003-2011.
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International law.
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Imperialism.
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Globalization.
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globalism.
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international law.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General.
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Globalization
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Imperialism
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International law
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Diplomatic relations
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Military policy
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Imperialismus
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Weltpolitik
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United States of America.
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Iraq War (2003).
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Globalization.
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Imperialism.
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International relations.
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Terrorism.
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International law.
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Human rights.
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Armed forces.
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Theory.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-
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United States -- History, Military -- 21st century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2003003698
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United States -- Military policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140379
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2003003697
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Iraq
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United States
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USA
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| Genre/Form |
History
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Military history
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bartholomew, Amy, 1955-
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| LC no. |
2006278120 |
| ISBN |
9781849642705 |
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1849642702 |
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1281750786 |
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9781281750785 |
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9786611750787 |
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6611750789 |
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