About the Book
International Law
Third Edition
Jeffrey L. Dunoff
Temple University
Steven R. Ratner
University of Michigan
David Wippman
University of Minnesota
2010. 1,128 pages. ISBN: 978-0-7355-8917-9. With Teacher's Manual.
About the Book
International Law Norms, Actors, Process: A Problem-Oriented Approach, Third Edition is a Public International Law casebook exploring the processes of international lawmaking with an interdisciplinary approach and problem pedagogy.
Features:
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Distinguished author team—well-known for their writing in this and related fields
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Real-life problem approach—illustrates law in action and grounds material for students, giving the subject a contemporary connection to the real world. Examples include:
-War crimes (United States)
-State formation (the former Yugoslavia)
-Protecting the atmosphere (climate change)
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Comprehensive, current, and well-balanced coverage
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Engaging and challenging visuals—maps, charts, and photographs
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Interdisciplinary materials—incorporates perspectives from economics, political science, and critical and feminist legal studies
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Brief historical section—gives students a greater understanding of global history
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Manageable length
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Extensive Teacher’s Manual—includes sample syllabus
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Clear and accessible notes and writing styles
New to the Third Edition:
- Expanded coverage of counter-terrorism strategies
- New international decisions addressing legality of Security Council sanctions
- US Supreme Court cases on effect of treaties in US domestic law
