International Law in Public Debate

List of contents

1. International law in public debate; 2 A 'popular' international law; 3. Public debate in 2003: The Iraq War; 4. Public debate in 1965-1966: the Vietnam War; 5. Public debate in 1916: the First World War; 6. Conclusion.

About the author

Madelaine Chiam is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching and Learning at La Trobe University Law School. She is also a founding member of the La Trobe International Legal Studies Research Group.

Summary

Explores how international law is used in public debates, with studies of Australian debates over World War I, the Vietnam War and the 2003 Iraq War. Grounded in international law and socio-legal studies, the argument for popular international law will appeal to audiences in international law, politics, and socio-legal studies.

Product details

• Authors: Madelaine Chiam, Madelaine (La Trobe University Chiam, Chiam Madelaine
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2021
• EAN: 9781108499293
• ISBN: 978-1-108-49929-3
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Australia, LAW / International, Public International Law