The role of law in international politics : essays in international relations and international law

This important book contains original essays by eighteen of the world's leading scholars and practitioners of international relations and international law. Together they examine the role that international law plays in international politics at the turn of the century. Both Theoretical And Political In Its Scope, The Role Of Law In International Politics Examines The Character Of International Rules And Norms, The Way In Which They Develop, And How They Affect Political Decision-making In A Variety Of Contexts Including International Peace And Security, International Economic Relations, International Human Rights, International Development, And The Environment. A Truly Interdisciplinary Work It Will Be Of Interest To All Teachers, Students, And Practitioners Of International Law And Politics As Well As Many Non-specialists Who Are Rapidly Developing An Interest In This Highly Topical Field.--jacket. Introduction / Michael Byers -- 1. The Importance Of International Law / Arthur Watts -- 2. Carl Schmitt, Hans Morgenthau, And The Image Of Law In International Relations / Martti Koskenniemi -- 3. How Do Norms Matter? / Friedrich V. Kratochwil -- 4. The Concept Of International Law / Philip Allott -- 5. Emerging Patterns Of Governance And International Law / Stephen J. Toope -- 6. Domestic Politics And International Resources: What Role For International Law? / Eyal Benvenisti -- 7. Human Rights And The Politics Of Representation: Is There A Role For International Law? / Christine Chinkin -- 8. Politics And Human Rights: An Essential Symbiosis / Makau Wa Mutua. [edited By] Michael Byers. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This important book contains original essays by eighteen of the world's leading scholars and practitioners of international relations and international law. Together they address the highly topical question of the role that international law plays in international politics at the turn of the century. This work provides an analysis of three aspects of state community law - state practice, particularly as evidenced in English and US courts, the proposals of the International Law Commission and recent challenges before international tribunals. This interdisciplinary volume examines the highly topical issue of the role international law plays in international politics today 'The importance of international law' is a beguilingly straightforward statement: bold, direct, positive, and confident.