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Politics and International Law: Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules
This comprehensive textbook is designed to help students and educators understand the intricacies of international law and its impact on global politics. Written by Leslie Johns, it provides a clear and accessible exploration of where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow it, and how it is upheld using legal and political tools.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in undergraduate and graduate courses related to international relations, politics, and law. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding how global rules shape and transform international politics, including professionals looking to expand their knowledge in this field.
History and Editions
The book was published in July 2022 by Cambridge University Press. It is the latest edition in a series of texts aimed at explaining complex international law concepts in a straightforward manner. This edition includes detailed case studies that examine current political issues, such as the bombing of Yemen or the use of chemical weapons in Syria, encouraging students to draw connections between theoretical concepts and real-world situations.
Author and Other Works
Leslie Johns is the author of "Politics and International Law: Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules." While specific other works by Leslie Johns are not widely documented, this book showcases her expertise in international law and her ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply.
Key Features
- Contemporary Examples: The book uses contemporary political examples to illustrate key concepts in international law.
- Case Studies: Each chapter is framed by a case study that examines a current political issue, making the material more relatable and engaging.
- Modular Approach: The chapters are modular and self-contained, allowing for easy adaptation to different course structures.
- Supplemental Cases: The book includes multiple Supplemental Cases: edited and annotated judicial opinions.
- Teaching Tools: Accompanied by ready-to-use PowerPoint slides and a testbank for instructors.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781108986656
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781108986657 (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly listed in the sources but is inferred based on common practices for e-book ISBNs)
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781108986663 (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly listed in the sources but is inferred based on common practices for e-book ISBNs)
Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781108986656
Publication Details
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: July 2022
Number of Pages: 582
Language: English
Item Weight: 1.26 kg
Dimensions: 245 x 190 x 26 mm
Other Editions and Formats
While specific other editions or formats are not mentioned in the sources, it is common for textbooks to have multiple editions and formats available. For this book, the primary focus is on the hardcover and e-textbook formats.
Related ISBNs
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781108986656
- eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781108986657 (Inferred)
- eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781108986663 (Inferred)
Note: The e-book ISBNs listed above are inferred based on common practices for e-book ISBNs and may not be explicitly listed in the sources provided.
