Theatre of the Rule of Law - Transnational Legal Intervention in Theory and Practice

Klappentext This book presents a sustained critique of 'rule of law promotion', revealing the myths and contradictions that pervade the field. Zusammenfassung This book presents the first sustained critique of transnational 'rule of law promotion'! an expansive industry driving global development and security policy today. Combining historical! theoretical and practical inquiry! his book should be read by all those interested in the role of law in shaping political and economic priorities worldwide. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Part I. Parameters: 'Rule of Law' as a Term of Art: 1. Society; 2. Economy; 3. Polity; Interlude. Precursors: colonial legal intervention; Part II. Theatre of the Rule of Law: 4. Market; 5. State; 6. Public; Conclusion.

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• Authors: Stephen Humphreys, Stephen (Lecturer in Law Humphreys, Humphreys Stephen
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.11.2012
• EAN: 9781107411647
• ISBN: 978-1-107-41164-7
• No. of pages: 332
• Series: Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law; Cambridge Studies in Internati
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Miscellaneous