Introduction to Contemporary International Law: A Policy-Oriented Perspective; Second Edition

Chen, Lung-chu

ISBN 10: 0300084773 / ISBN 13: 9780300084771

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, 2000

About this Item

493 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. (1) There are about 6 pages that have been dog eared. (2) Crease to lower corner back cover.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Contemporary International Law: A Policy-Oriented Perspective; Second Edition
• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven, CT
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300084773
• ISBN 13: 9780300084771
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good to Very Good

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Synopsis

This book introduces the reader to all major aspects of contemporary international law. It applies a policy-oriented perspective a highly acclaimed approach developed by a group known as the New Haven School that views international law not as a fixed set of rules but as an ongoing process of decision making through which the members of the world community identify clarify and secure their common interests. Unlike conventional works in international law this book is organized and structured in terms of the process of decision in the international arena and illustrated with numerous historical examples and events. In this new edition Lung-chu Chen updates his text and bibliography with respect to topics involving the end of the Cold War increased trade economic sanctions new powers of the Security Council use of force international criminal law and institutions and human rights.

About the Author

Lung-chu Chen is professor of law at New York Law School.