United States Hegemony and the Foundations of International Law

Book Overview

Successive hegemonic powers have shaped the foundations of international law. This book examines whether the predominance of the United States is leading to foundational change in the international legal system. A range of leading scholars in international law and international relations consider six foundational areas that could be undergoing change, including international community, sovereign equality, the law governing the use of force, and compliance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521050863
• ISBN13: 9780521050869
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"