There has been intense debate in recent times over the legitimacy or otherwise of international law. This book contains fresh perspectives on these questions, o

There has been intense debate in recent times over the legitimacy or otherwise of international law. This book contains fresh perspectives on these questions, o

There has been intense debate in recent times over the legitimacy or otherwise of international law. This book contains fresh perspectives on these questions, o

"Most chapters in this volume were first presented at a symposium held at the University of Bern in December 2006"--Page ix.

It has never been more important to understand how international law enables and constrains international politics. By drawing together the legal theory of Lon