International Law in the 21st Century: Rules for Global GovernanceIn the freshest new international law text in 20 years, Christopher C. Joyner offers a critical assessment of international legal rules in the early 21st century as they are applied by governments to the real world. Looking at concepts and principles, processes and critical problems, Joyner steers clear of an old-time case method approach, preferring to treat issues thematically. He shows the challenges of international law in terms of peace, security, human rights, the environment, and economic justice. Particular features of the book include engaging vignettes, clearly defined key terms, and special coverage of emerging topics including common spaces; international criminal law; rules, norms, and regimes; and trade relations and commercial exchange. Through it all, Joyner maintains an intent focus on the role of the individual in the evolving international legal order. |
Contents
The Nature of International Legal Rules | 3 |
The International Legal Community | 23 |
The State | 41 |
The Individual | 61 |
FUNCTIONS AND PROCESSES | 83 |
International Organizations | 85 |
Agreements and Disputes | 105 |
CHALLENGES AND RESPONSE | 131 |
International Environmental Law | 197 |
Global Commons Law | 223 |
International Economic Law | 253 |
CONCLUSION | 285 |
Looking Back to See Ahead Globalization and Challenges to the International Legal Order | 287 |
Notes | 297 |
Glossary | 333 |
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