Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The study of international law has, in recent times, appeared disconnected from real world politics. In this book, international law is introduced as a dynamic process with an explicit connection to the contemporary
realpolitik.
Following an historical overview of the development of international law - starting with ancient Rome and continuing up to the present day - the author considers the basic principles of international law in specific fields, focusing on the application of international legal principles in domestic courts. Van Dervort concludes with an examination of law on an international plane, discussing disputes between sovereign nation-states.
Synopsis
The study of international law has been plagued in recent times by what seems to be a disconnect from real world politics. In Thomas R. Van DervortAEs new book, international law is introduced as a dynamic process with an explicit connection to the contemporary realpolitik. International Law and Organization begins with an historical overview of the development of international law, starting with ancient Rome and continuing up through the present day. Part II considers the basic principles of international law in specific fields and focuses on the application of international legal principles in domestic courts. Part III covers law on an international plane in its discussion of disputes between sovereign nation-states. This text is intended to provide a basic understanding of, and to spark student interest in, the field of international law.