The Cambridge Companion To International Law

A concise, intellectually rigorous and politically and theoretically informed introduction to the context, grammar, techniques and projects of international law.

An authoritative introduction to international criminal law written by renowned international lawyers, judges, prosecutors, criminologists and historians.

What is the nature of law as a form of social order? What bearing do values like justice, human rights, and the rule of law have on law? Which values should law serve, and what limits must it respect in serving them? Are we always morally bound to obey the law? What are the philosophical problems that arise in specific areas of law, from criminal and tort law to contract law and public international law? The book provides an accessible, comprehensive, and high quality introduction to the major themes of legal philosophy written by a stellar international cast of contributors, including John Finnis, Martha Nussbaum, Fred Schauer, Onora O'Neill and Antony Duff. The volume is an exceptional teaching tool that provides a critical introduction to cutting-edge work in the philosophy of law.

Captures the essence of the multi-layered subject of human rights law in a way that is authoritative, critical and scholarly.

"From an exotic specialization on the fringes of the law school, international law has turned during the last century into a ubiquitous presence in global policy-making as well as in academic and journalistic commentary on such policy-making. With internationalization first, globalization later, questions about the legality under international treaties or customary law of this or that action were posed with increasing urgency in the media and by citizen activists as well as by governments and international institutions"--

The book delves into the 'deeper structures' of the world's legal systems, where law meets culture, politics and socio-economic factors.

A convenient single volume introduction to international arbitration written by experts, including discussion of the latest developments.

Offers an overview of international organizations law, including how they work and how they affect their member states.