{"product_id":"understanding-international-law-isbn-9781405197649","title":"Understanding International Law","description":"\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding International Law\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the various aspects of international law while addressing its interrelationship with world politics. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents well-organized, balanced coverage of all aspects of international law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures an accompanying website with direct access to court cases and study and discussion questions.  Visit the site at: www.wiley.com\/go\/internationallaw\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion of the efficacy of international law, a topic unique among international law texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers discussion of other topics that most texts do not address, such as complete chapters on making the world safer, human rights, the environment, and the world economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Making the World More Lawful 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Rise of International Law 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of International Law 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Roles of International Law 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Early Beginnings of International Law 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDueling Philosophies 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContending Modern Approaches 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating Conditions: What Helps and What Hinders? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 A World of Actors: A Question of Legal Standing 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActors 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe State 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Government Organizations 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-government Organizations 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultinational Corporations 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividuals 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurgents 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnic Groups 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrorists 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMercenaries and Private Military Companies 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomestic Actors 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Sources of International Law: Creating Law without Government 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomary Law 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreaty Law 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Principles 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudges and Publicists 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Sources 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scope of International Law 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Efficacy of International Law 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegislating International Law 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcing International Law 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjudicating International Law 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Incorporation of International Law 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan There Be a Future World Government? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Jurisdiction: Domain over Places and Persons 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerritorial Jurisdiction 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaw of the Sea 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirspace 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter Space 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatellites 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Polar Regions 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNationality 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDual Nationality 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlien Status 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSovereign Immunity and Act of State 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtraterritoriality 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtradition 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Making the World Safer 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Diplomacy in Pursuit of Peace 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Diplomacy 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rules of Diplomacy for States 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Special Issues concerning Embassies 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules for the Consular Relations of States 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Peaceful Settlement of Disputes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Operating Conditions of Diplomacy 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rules of Diplomacy for IGOs 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Special Case of the UN 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Arms Limitations for a Less Violent World 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Arms Limitations 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives of Arms Limitations 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObstacles to Arms Limitations 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nuclear Regime 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Biological Weapons Regime 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chemical Weapons Regime 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Missile Control Regime 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Conventional Weapons Regime 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Law to Constrain Force 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of the Laws Governing Force 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolution to UN Law 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-defense 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-defense in an Age of Terrorism 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntervention 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeacekeeping 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday’s Salient Issues concerning the Laws of War 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Core International Crimes: Atrocities That Shock the Conscience of Humankind 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Core International Crimes 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrimes Against Peace 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrimes against Humanity 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenocide 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Notorious Episodes of Genocide 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Dimensions of Genocide 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWar Crimes 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributions of International Tribunals 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Making the World Better 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Human Rights: Freedom and Protection for Humankind 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of the Human Rights Movement 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil and Political Rights 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic, Social, and Cultural Rights 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGroup Rights 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Human Rights Frontier? 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Rights Regimes 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Non-state Actors 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 The Global Environment in Jeopardy 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Environmental Developments 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtmosphere 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForests 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildlife 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Environment and Human Rights 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Governance 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Rules for Sharing the World’s Wealth 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Economic Relations 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernance from the North 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardizing the Global Economy 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntellectual Property Rights 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial Arbitration 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalism versus Regionalism 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernance of the South 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Economic Flows in the North–South Relationship 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounter-productive Issues for the Global Economy: Organized Crime, Corruption, and the Pursuit of Non-economic Goals 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Making the Future 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The Problems and Prospects of International Law 392\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Henderson seeks to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of international law. Addressing its interrelationship with world politics, the text also features chapters on topics such as making the world safer, human rights, the environment and the world economy.\" (\u003ci\u003eTimes Higher Education,\u003c\/i\u003e November 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eConway W. Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor of Political Science who has taught courses in International Relations and International Law for more than three decades.  \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding International Law\u003c\/i\u003e introduces students to the various aspects of international law and especially its relationship with global politics. Utilizing an approach that carefully balances politics and law, the book reflects on their interdependency and places an emphasis on an evolving international society largely structured by the rules of international law.  \u003cp\u003eAll of the major facets of international law are addressed, with topics including: the philosophical origins of international law; its sources, efficacy, and jurisdiction; diplomacy and arms limitations; international crimes and atrocities; human rights; non-state actors; environmental considerations; as well as reflections on the future of international law. Of particular value to students of politics and international relations, readers benefit from the author's expertise in Political Science and International Law – as well as his thirty-five years of experience in presenting complex subject matter in a lively and accessible manner. The book contains enhanced pedagogy as well as a specially created companion website (www.wiley.com\/go\/internationallaw) providing students with additional resources to aid their learning, including links to case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is likely to be the first volume I reach for on my international law bookshelf. It is comprehensive in its coverage, balanced in its treatment of controversial legal issues, and unencumbered by jargon and obscure legal references. I especially appreciate its attention to the intermingling of international law and politics.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Kinsella, Portland State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Engaging and accessible, it capitalizes on the new direction and culture of international law scholarship. Henderson's focus on humanity and human rights infuses the material with relevance and urgency and pushes the book toward the frontiers of new law.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eThomas Smith, University of South Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990430269669,"sku":"NP9781405197649","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405197649.jpg?v=1761787796","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/understanding-international-law-isbn-9781405197649","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}