Art of Law in the International Community

Aesthetic philosophy and the arts offer an innovative and attractive approach to enhancing international law in support of peace.

List of contents

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Revitalizing the theory of international law compliance; 2. Prohibiting force through peremptory norms; 3. The UN Security Council for maintaining the peace; 4. The limited exception for self-defence; 5. Restricting exceptions for invitation and rebellion; 6. Revitalizing the process of international dispute resolution; Conclusion; Index.

About the author

Mary Ellen O'Connell is the Robert and Marion Short Professor of Law and Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution, Kroc Institute at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, where she devotes her research to strengthening international law in the interest of peace. In 2018, O'Connell was a Fulbright Fellow at the Norwegian Nobel Institute. From 2005 to 2010, she chaired the International Law Association's Committee on the Use of Force, followed by two years as a vice president of the American Society of International Law.

Summary

This book challenges long-standing assumptions of international law experts on the use of force, while also seeking to re-engage the public in understanding and committing again to a cause that made the phrase 'peace through law' famous. Aimed at anyone concerned with the problem of war.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Ellen O'Connell, Mary Ellen (University of Notre Dame O'Connell, Mary Ellen (University of Notre Dame O''connell
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781108426664
• ISBN: 978-1-108-42666-4
• No. of pages: 328
• Series: Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Le; Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures; Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Le
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; LAW / International, Public International Law, Peace studies and conflict resolution, Peace studies & conflict resolution, Jurisprudence & Philosophy Of Law, Methods, theory and philosophy of law