| Description |
262 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Customary international law -- A theory of customary international law -- Case studies -- Treaties -- A theory of international agreements -- Human rights -- International trade -- Rhetoric, morality, and international law -- A theory of international rhetoric -- International law and moral obligation -- Liberal democracy and cosmopolitan duty -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"In this book, Jack L. Goldsmith and Eric A. Posner argue that international law does matter but that it is less powerful and less significant than public officials, legal experts, and the media believe. International law, they contend, is simply a product of states pursuing their interests on the international stage. It does not pull states toward compliance contrary to their interests, and the possibilities for what it can achieve are limited. It follows that many global problems are simply unsolvable."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
International law |
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International relations |
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Philosophy |
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Case studies |
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Overseas item |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-252) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to EBL (Ebook Library) |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
International law -- Moral and ethical aspects.
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International law -- Philosophy.
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| Author |
Posner, Eric A., 1965-
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Ebooks Corporation.
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| LC no. |
2004008190 |
| ISBN |
0195168399 alkaline paper |
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