International Law in the 21st Century

In the freshest international law text in 20 years, Christopher C. Joyner offers a critical assessment of international legal rules in the early 21st century as they are applied by governments to the real world.

In the freshest new international law text in 20 years, Christopher C. Joyner offers a critical assessment of international legal rules in the early 21st century as they are applied by governments to the real world. Looking at concepts and principles, processes and critical problems, Joyner steers clear of an old-time case method approach, preferring to treat issues thematically. He shows the challenges of international law in terms of peace, security, human rights, the environment, and economic justice. Particular features of the book include engaging vignettes, clearly defined key terms, and special coverage of emerging topics including common spaces; international criminal law; rules, norms, and regimes; and trade relations and commercial exchange. Through it all, Joyner maintains an intent focus on the role of the individual in the evolving international legal order.

Chapter 1 Preface
Part 2 I Concepts and Principles
Chapter 3 The Nature of International Legal Rights
Chapter 4 The International Legal Community
Chapter 5 The State
Chapter 6 The Individual
Part 7 II Functions and Processes
Chapter 8 International Organizations
Chapter 9 Agreements and Disputes
Part 10 III Challenges and Response
Chapter 11 International Criminal Law
Chapter 12 Use of Force Law
Chapter 13 International Environmental Law
Chapter 14 Global Commons Law
Chapter 15 International Economic Law
Part 16 IV Conclusion
Chapter 17 Looking Back to See Ahead: Globalization and Challenges to the International Legal Order