Charlotte Ku and Paul F. Diehl, editors
Covering subjects ranging from treaties and dispute resolution to the environment, human rights, and terrorism, this anthology reveals the influence of international law on political behavior. The third edition has been updated with 13 new chapters that discuss emerging actors and structures, address the most pressing current issues, and consider the future evolution of the international legal system.
Charlotte Ku is professor and associate for global programs at Texas A&M University's School of Law. Her publications include Democratic Accountability and the Use of Force in International Law and other works on subjects of international law and international organizations. Paul F. Diehl is Ashbel Smith Professor and associate provost at the University of Texas–Dallas. His publications include Peace Operations, War and Peace in International Rivalry, and International Peacekeeping.
No rights in South Asia."This volume not only collects some of the best essays written on international law during the past fifty years but also offers a bold new perspective on the subject.... The editors’ fresh perspective puts old insights in a new light and illuminates more recent work, including cutting-edge post–Cold War scholarship.... It is a rich, deeply satisfying and provocative collection."—Barbara Stark,
American Journal of International Law
"A fascinating glimpse of the essential cornerstones of international law."—American Society of International Law Newsletter
