Sphinx

By Robin Cook

Book Overview

Investment protection treaties generally provide for the obligation to treat investments fairly and equitably, even if the wording of the rule and its relationship with the customary international standard may differ. The open-textured nature of the rule, the ambiguous relationship between the vague treaty and equally vague customary rules, and States' interpretations of the content and relationship of both rules (not to mention the frequency of successful invocation by investors) make this issue one of the most controversial aspect of investment protection law. This monograph engages in a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the international minimum standard and fair and equitable treatment. It provides an original argument about the historical development of the international standard, a normative rationale for reading it into the treaty rules of fair and equitable treatment, and a coherent methodology for establishing the content of this standard. The first part of this book untangles the history of both the international minimum standard and fair and equitable treatment. The second part addresses the normative framework within which the contemporary debate takes place. After an exhaustive review of all relevant sources, it is argued that the most persuasive reading of fair and equitable treatment is that it always makes a reference to customary law. The third part of the book builds on the historical analysis and the normative framework, explainingthe content of the contemporary standard by careful comparative human rights analysis.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451091949
• ISBN13: 9780451091949
• Release Date: May 1980
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.0" x 1.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

it was ok not great

for me too much romantic fantasy. But good for someone else I guess

Sphinx- What Egypt is really like...

This was Robin Cook's 3rd novel and it is very different from his rest. This book is about a young college student who goes to Egypt for a assignment and ends up getting more information then she asked for. A cult, a terrorist group, and an ancient entity all add up to a thrilling climax that will make you think for days. By all means, read this book!

Drama and Adventure in Modern Egypt

When I saw this book in the library, I picked it up immediately as I am both a fan of Robin Cook, and interested in ancient Egypt. This book is not a medical thriller. I'd say it's half way between a drama and thriller. I really enjoyed reading this book, and read the whole thing over two days. I could hardly put it down. I have personally spent time living in Egypt, and can tell you, Robin Cook has really done his research, making his Egyptian characters come to life, in the way that Egyptians REALLY DO think and act. Most novelists would miss this, as they don't understand the Egyptian personality. This really made the novel realistic to me. I absolutely loved the hereoine, and could really identify with her. I could imagine being an Egyptologist, and going to Egypt in her place. I also liked it that she stood up to her doctor boyfriend, had her fling there as well, and comes out in the end having learned a lot about herself, and about Egypt. A good mix of drama and adventure, sent in modern Egypt.

The very best of Robin's books.

Once I started this book I didn't know if I would like it. I saw it in my school's libary and I thought to myself that I ought read this. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I finished it in less than a week. That is good for me because I am a slow reader. This book is the very best you can find on ancient Egypt and its mysteries.

Couldn't put it down!

This book is an excellent read! It was full of mystery and intrigue, while still keeping the plot believeable. I wasn't sure when I started reading whether or not I would want to read a whole book centered around Egypt and archaeology, but once I got into a few pages I was hooked. I would reccommend this book whole heartedly.

Great book about Egypt!

This was an excellent book. Robin Cook is extremely adept at writing medical thrillers. This book showcases his abilities in a completely different light. Sphinx is a mystery that takes place in Egypt. The book starts out in ancient Egypt with a tale of grave robbing and then takes you to modern Egypt. The book reads well and the characters are well developed. Sphinx got me interested in other books about ancient Egypt and life in the time of the Pharaohs. If you seek a more detailed account of life in ancient Egypt, I recommend Ancient Evenings by Norman Mailer.