International Law and the Relationality of States - A Critique of Theories of Recognition

This book critically engages with theories of the recognition of states under international law. Demonstrating that recognition is a constitutive relation that is imperative for the construction of international subjects, the book argues that prevalent theories of recognition fall short of accommodating this imperative.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Case Study Part I: The Constitutional Set-up of the Republic of Cyprus 2. Case Study Part II: The Cyprus Problem 3. Theories of Recognition Under International Law 4. Hegel's Theory of Recognition 5. Lordship and Bondsman: The End of History 6. Restrictive Economy of Recognition Conclusion

About the author

Erdem Ertürk is Lecturer in Law at Cyprus International University.

Summary

This book critically engages with theories of the recognition of states under international law. Demonstrating that recognition is a constitutive relation that is imperative for the construction of international subjects, the book argues that prevalent theories of recognition fall short of accommodating this imperative.

Product details

• Authors: Erdem Erturk, Erdem Ertürk
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032041025
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3204102-5
• No. of pages: 242
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; PHILOSOPHY / Political, LAW / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Philosophy, LAW / International, LAW / Jurisprudence, LAW / Essays, International Law, Political science & theory, Political science and theory, Jurisprudence & Philosophy Of Law, Methods, theory and philosophy of law