Politics and International Law Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules
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Biografisk notat
Leslie Johns is a Professor of Political Science and Law at UCLA. Her research and teaching focuses on the intersection of international law and international relations. She is the recipient of the Michael Wallerstein Award for political economy and multiple fellowships from the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University. Leslie has published numerous scholarly articles in top peer-reviewed journals, including the American Political Science Review, International Organization, and The Journal of Politics. Her published work features diverse topics, including the design of international courts and treaties, international trade disputes at the WTO, the property rights of foreign investors, universal jurisdiction trials, the International Criminal Court, and the Alien Tort Statute. This book is based on over a decade of teaching undergraduate and graduate political science students at UCLA.Politics and International Law Making, Breaking, and Upholding Global Rules
'This excellent book is the most student-friendly introduction to the politics of international law. The new edition introduces potentially intimidating topics using timely examples and fascinating case studies. No other textbook demonstrates such an impressive understanding of the politics of international trade and investment law.' Peter Britt, Queen Mary University of London
'Leslie Johns has done it again! The second edition is every bit as engaging as the first – insightful, rich in detail, and accessible to a wide audience. Professor Johns masterfully connects theory to historical and contemporary debates. The addition of new cases makes this an even more valuable resource for students and instructors alike.' Jana von Stein, Australian National University
'An essential introduction to international law and politics that uses contemporary cases to illustrate both conceptual and practical tensions in the operation of global rules. Professor Johns has provided an engaging and accessible guide to the field.' Kirsten Ainley, London School of Economics
'This excellent textbook ties together an impressive array of material. The new edition contains updated case studies that illustrate the application of international law to active political disputes and illuminate how international law affects behavior. I strongly recommend this book for any course on the politics of international law.' Erik Voeten, Georgetown University
'This excellent book is the most student-friendly introduction to the politics of international law. The new edition introduces potentially intimidating topics using timely examples and fascinating case studies. No other textbook demonstrates such an impressive understanding of the politics of international trade and investment law.' Peter Britt, Queen Mary University of London
'Leslie Johns has done it again! The second edition is every bit as engaging as the first – insightful, rich in detail, and accessible to a wide audience. Professor Johns masterfully connects theory to historical and contemporary debates. The addition of new cases makes this an even more valuable resource for students and instructors alike.' Jana von Stein, Australian National University
'An essential introduction to international law and politics that uses contemporary cases to illustrate both conceptual and practical tensions in the operation of global rules. Professor Johns has provided an engaging and accessible guide to the field.' Kirsten Ainley, London School of Economics
'This excellent textbook ties together an impressive array of material. The new edition contains updated case studies that illustrate the application of international law to active political disputes and illuminate how international law affects behavior. I strongly recommend this book for any course on the politics of international law.' Erik Voeten, Georgetown University