Explores the ideological, political, and economic stakes of struggles over international law's history and its relation to empire and capitalism.

International Law is both an introduction to the subject and a critical consideration of its central themes and debates. The opening chapters of the book explai

Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade, largely because of its central place in discussions such as the Iraq War and Guantanam

This book provides a modern and basic introduction to a branch of international law constantly gaining in importance in international life, namely international