International law and international relations / David Armstrong

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In this fully updated and revised edition, the authors explore the evolution, nature and function of international law in world politics and situate international law in its historical and political context. They propose three interdisciplinary 'lenses' (realist, liberal and constructivist) through which to view the role of international law in world politics and suggest that the concept of an international society provides the overall context within which international legal developments occur. These theoretical perspectives offer different ways of looking at international law in terms of what it is, how it works and how it changes. Topics covered include the use of force, international crimes, human rights, international trade and the environment. The new edition also contains more material on non-western perspectives, international institutions and non-state actors and a new bibliography. Each chapter features discussion questions and guides to further reading.


Select Part I - The foundations

Part I - The foundations
pp 7-8
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Select 1 - The nature of international law

1 - The nature of international law
pp 9-37
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Select 2 - The evolution of international law

2 - The evolution of international law
pp 38-73
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Select 3 - Three lenses: realism, liberalism and constructivism

3 - Three lenses: realism, liberalism and constructivism
pp 74-122
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Select Part II - The law in world politics

Part II - The law in world politics
pp 123-124
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Select 4 - Use of force

4 - Use of force
pp 125-162
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Select 5 - Human rights

5 - Human rights
pp 163-192
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Select 6 - International crimes

6 - International crimes
pp 193-237
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Select 7 - International trade

7 - International trade
pp 238-269
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Select 8 - The environment

8 - The environment
pp 270-296
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Select Part III - Conclusions

Part III - Conclusions
pp 297-298
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Select 9 - Law and power in an evolving world order

9 - Law and power in an evolving world order
pp 299-316
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